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 want to help us build the sustainable businesses and societies of the future. We are now looking for a PhD student who, together with senior researchers, will conduct research in the field of Dependable Communications and Computations (DCC). The position is linked to two Horizon Europe projects, UPPRAISE and MEDUSA, as well as research activities within LTU's AIC³ lab (Automation, Industrial Computing, Communication and Control Laboratory). Subject description The subject covers research related to the integrated development and management of reliable network architectures, resource-efficient algorithms and programming paradigms that interact to create reliability properties in selected applications. Project description This PhD project is linked to the European research projects UPPRAISE and MEDUSA, which aim to develop intelligent, adaptive and sustainable industrial systems. The work includes AI-assisted automation development, digital twins, semantic modeling, secure data exchange and reconfigurable production architectures. The research will also be conducted in LTU's AIC³ lab, an advanced test environment for future industrial systems and cyber-physical environments. The lab contains, among other things, autonomous robots, ABB robots with interchangeable grippers, distributed control systems and test beds for smart grids and real-time simulations. The project provides the opportunity to contribute to the cutting edge of digitalization and intelligent control systems in close collaboration with leading industrial and academic partners in Europe. Work tasks A PhD position involves both theoretical and practical work. As a PhD student you will: -contribute to the development of AI-based methods for automation development, -work on safe and intelligent automation systems for flexible and distributed production, develop semantic models and apply model-based system development for reconfigurable architectures, -implement decision support tools for energy efficient planning, predictive maintenance and resource optimization -use robotics, autonomous systems, IEC 61499 and digital twins to design and evaluate distributed control systems, -collaborate with project partners and contribute to the dissemination of results through publications and conferences. As a PhD student, you will be trained in scientific research through publication of scientific papers in journals and presentations at national and international conferences. You will also take both compulsory and elective doctoral courses. In addition, you may have the opportunity to contribute to teaching. Qualifications The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Industrial IT, Mechatronics or a related field. Additional qualifications are: -knowledge of IoT, Industry 4.0, smart systems or AI-assisted automation development, experience in distributed control systems, cyber-physical systems or secure data exchange -knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, PROFINET, Modbus) skills in digital twins, semantic modeling or model-based system development -practical knowledge of energy efficient planning and scheduling in industrial environments -experience in programming (Python, C/C++, Java, etc.) and implementation of intelligent automation systems -previous participation in EU projects or other international collaborations. The applicant is expected to show strong commitment and self-drive. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with industrial and academic partners, so the ability to cooperate in a multidisciplinary and international environment is essential. The applicant should have a good knowledge of English, both spoken and written. For further information on specific doctoral training see curricula for doctoral studies in the Faculty of Engineering Information to be provided Employment as a doctoral student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other departmental duties can be added up to 20% of full time. The research work will be conducted mainly at Luleå University of Technology in Luleå, but some tasks may also be carried out with partners in Europe. Intended start date: tentatively November 2025. For further information, please contact the Head of Department/Professor Evgeny Osipov, 0920-49 1578, evgeny.osipov@ltu.se or Professor Valeriy Vyatkin, 0920-49 2505, valeriy.vyatkin@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, CV/resume and copies of verified diplomas. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and the diplomas must be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: October 17, 2025 Reference number: 3925-2025