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 research topic of Pervasive and Mobile Computing (PMC) addresses fundamental challenges in distributed systems and mobile networks that enable mobility, ubiquity, security and interactivity of computers, data, software and users. The pervasive computing paradigm allows technologies such as sensors, actuators and computers to take a back seat while end-users interact with them in a seamless way without users being aware of them, using state-of-the-art technologies such as cloud computing, Internet of Things and augmented/mixed/virtual/extended reality. Mobile computing enables continuous internet access for computing devices (laptops, smartphones, sensors, etc.) via a variety of access networks such as 5G while maintaining service availability. Mobility is enabled by devices seamlessly connecting to access technologies that scale to an application/service. Topic description Distributed computing encompasses computing systems and mobile networks that enable mobility, ambience, security and interactivity of computers, data, software and users. Project description You will work in cloud computing, data networking, and immersive systems to develop a resilient and cost-effective cloud-based AI pipeline to address climate change and support sustainability. Some of the tasks include: -Investigate and develop a cloud platform to support resilient and cost-effective AI operations for climate change management. Research and develop methods to support user-centered immersive applications supporting AR/VR/XR in the context of climate change and sustainability. Duties and responsibilities 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 also take compulsory and optional doctoral courses. In addition, you may have the opportunity to try out the role of teacher. As a researcher, you will work as a neutral party in many contexts, providing a great opportunity to learn how to run challenging development projects. Qualifications To be admitted to postgraduate studies, you must have the basic eligibility and have completed an engineering degree/master's degree in computer engineering/computer science or equivalent, completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or otherwise acquired substantially equivalent knowledge within or outside the country. Applicants should have a good knowledge of software development and computer science, and good oral and written communication skills in English. Additional knowledge of mathematics, ICT/cloud architectures and the Swedish language is an advantage. Previous research experience and publications will be considered as merits. In addition to the eligibility requirements, great importance will be attached to personal qualities and personal suitability. To succeed in your research studies at LTU, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. We are looking for a talented, analytical and motivated colleague who can perform advanced research in our research group alone and in collaboration. For further information on specific doctoral training see curricula for doctoral studies in the Faculty of Engineering Information to be provided Employment as a PhD student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other departmental tasks can be added with a maximum of 20%. Location: Skellefteå, Sweden. Starting date: Immediately For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Karan Mitra 0910-58 5386, karan.mitra@ltu.se Trade union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 marika.vesterberg@ltu.se Application form We would like you to apply for the position via the application button below, where you attach a personal letter, CV/resume and diploma. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Copies (up to 3) of previously published scientific articles can be attached. The application and copy of the degree certificate should be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: July 15, 2025 Reference number: 2893-2025