Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of almost SEK 2.1 billion per year. We are currently 1,900 employees and have 18,700 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you will help us build the sustainable businesses and societies of the future. The Department of Health, Education and Technology provides education at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate level. The department provides education for nurses, radiology nurses, several programs for specialist nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and bachelor's degrees in health guidance and psychology. The department conducts research and postgraduate education in the subjects of occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing and psychology. We are now looking for a PhD student in nursing. Subject description Nursing focuses on areas that aim to improve human health, prevent illness and disease, restore and maintain health, alleviate suffering and protect human integrity and dignity. Key areas are human and health, environment and nursing action and processes related to these areas. Project description The project is based on a health promotion approach where health is not only seen as the absence of disease, but as a condition that can be strengthened by protective and health-enhancing factors. The starting point is a nursing perspective where people's resources, life situation and relationship to their environment are at the center. A particular focus is to study the importance of nature as a resource in health promotion work. Through age- and situation-adapted interventions, the project examines how individuals' ability to take control of their own health can be strengthened. The project is based on a holistic view of the human being and includes both preventive measures to prevent disease and interventions aimed at alleviating the effects of existing disease. At the same time, the project takes a life-span perspective, taking into account the specific needs and circumstances of different age groups. The aim is to promote health throughout life - from childhood and youth to adulthood and old age. We are therefore looking for a PhD student in nursing with an interest in research on health promotion, the interaction between humans and the environment and the development of health through different life stages. Work tasks A PhD position involves both theoretical and practical work. As a PhD student, you will be trained in scientific work in the form of publishing scientific articles in journals and at national and international conferences. You will take compulsory and optional doctoral courses, totaling at least 60 credits. Within the project, you may also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues both at other Swedish universities and internationally. Qualifications You are qualified to apply for this position if you have basic eligibility with a second-cycle degree, completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at the second-cycle level. In addition to the requirement for basic eligibility, admission to doctoral education in nursing requires at least a master's degree in the subject of nursing. Degrees in other related subjects may be considered as special qualifications. The applicant must have good cooperation skills and good ability to express themselves orally and in writing in Swedish and English. We are looking for you who are a registered nurse with specialist training as a district nurse, or with another relevant focus with a focus on care and health from an individual, organizational and social perspective. Experience of teaching, supervision and examination of nursing and specialist nursing students is an advantage. For further information on specific doctoral programs see: curricula for doctoral programs in the Faculty of Arts Information about the program Employment as a doctoral student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other departmental duties may be added up to 20% of full-time. Place of employment: Luleå. Intended start: according to agreement. A work sample will be conducted as part of the selection in the recruitment process, link to work sample is here: Luleå University of Technology | Work sample doctoral student application - focus on health promotion. For further information, you are welcome to contact: Professor Åsa Engström, 0920-49 38 75, Asa.Engstrom@ltu.se Päivi Juuso, 0920-49 38 97, paivi.juuso@ltu.se Trade union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 marika.vesterberg@ltu.se How to apply We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach a cover letter and CV/resume and copies of verified diplomas. Please also attach your master's thesis and other research and development work relevant to the position. A completed work sample should also be attached, see link above. Scientific writing and analytical skills will be assessed based on literature. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and the degree certificate must be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: January 4, 2026 Reference number: 4362-2025