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. specializing in seismic activity related to rigid and soft geological structures Luleå University of Technology is one of Europe's leading universities in mining and rock engineering. The university offers a unique opportunity to develop knowledge and research skills in the entire mining chain - from exploration, mining, metal production, to land reclamation after mining operations. We are looking for a motivated PhD student who can contribute to the science and technology of rock engineering and mine-induced seismic activity. Subject description Mining and Rock Engineering covers mining engineering, rock engineering and rock mechanics, including rock mass properties, tunneling technology, design and dimensioning of mines and rock facilities, and planning and production processes related to both mining and infrastructure development. Project description In many underground mines, large seismic events are often attributed to the orientation and shape of geological structures. Yet, it is rarely possible to convincingly link large seismic events to favorably oriented faults or geological structures, such as the case study of the Lucky Friday mine in Idaho, USA. There are cases where seismic activity in mines is not caused by fault slip but is instead related to stress changes due to faulting, such as the Craighton mine in Canada. The relationships between induced seismic activity and geological structures can be made through integration of geological structure data, analysis of seismic events and their characteristics such as source parameters, focal mechanisms and stress inversion of seismic data, and discontinuous numerical modeling of stresses, plastic deformation in the rock mass and displacement of geological structures. These relationships can provide a better estimate of the seismic hazard and methods to mitigate it. As a PhD student you will be involved in research on seismic activity related to large geological structures in the Kiruna and Malmberget mines. The research will involve analysis of the parameters of the seismic event around the known geological structures, including the kinematic and dynamic source parameters and the focal mechanism; analysis of the geological properties of the structures, integration of stress field data and numerical models in the analysis to get better understanding of the seismic behavior of the structures and better estimation of the seismic risk. Duties and responsibilities You will be expected to perform both theoretical and field work in close collaboration with industrial partners. You will also have the opportunity to present your research results orally and in scientific journals. In addition, you may have the opportunity to teach at the university. We offer interesting, exciting research projects carried out in collaboration with the private and public sectors and a stimulating and dynamic research environment with an extensive national and international network. Qualifications To be eligible for this PhD position, you must have a Master's or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering or similar and have a strong interest in data analysis, or equivalent education and background in relevant subjects. In addition to good grades in relevant subjects from the undergraduate degree, the following selection criteria will be applied: - Good knowledge and experience in seismic data analysis - Good knowledge and experience in mining geology - Demonstrate some understanding of numerical modeling results - Proven programming skills in e.g. Matlab or Python - Excellent problem solving and collaboration skills - Good knowledge and interest in mining - Interest and ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multilingual environment - Excellent knowledge of English, spoken and written For further information on specific doctoral training, please see the curricula for doctoral training in the Faculty of Engineering. Information to be provided 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 is Luleå. For further information, please contact Professor Savka Dineva, sav-ka.dineva@ltu.se, 0920-49 3214 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: December 22, 2025 Reference number: 6030-2025