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 Division of Solid Mechanics is looking for a civil engineer or equivalent who is interested in working in a stimulating and growing research environment with modern technology. You should be able to work in a team as well as on your own and be interested in doing numerical simulations and experiments. The research in Solid Mechanics is mainly focused on the areas of material modeling, nonlinear dynamics and fracture mechanics. Applications come from industrial product development, including modeling and simulation of manufacturing processes as well as analysis of product performance. Subject description Solid mechanics includes the development of analytical, experimental and numerical methods in engineering mechanics. Important research areas are modeling and simulation for the prediction of manufacturing processes and product performance, with particular focus on the development of models for both solid and granular materials behavior and their interaction. Project description The steel industry's transition to carbon-neutral steel production means that the proportion of steel made from recycled scrap will increase. This can lead to an increased spread in properties of the new steel that needs to be quantified and then handled in component manufacturing. In this PhD project, new test methods will be developed to quantify this spread in order to more quickly introduce new scrap-based steels, mainly to the automotive industry, and to study and optimize various manufacturing processes such as forming and stamping to ensure a consistent and high performance of components made of scrap-based steel. Work tasks A PhD position involves both theoretical and practical work. The PhD student is trained in scientific work in the form of publishing scientific articles in journals and at national and international conferences. A doctoral student also takes 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, which provides a great opportunity to learn how to run challenging development projects. Qualifications Applicants should have a Master's or Master of Science degree in Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent and with a computational focus. Applicants should also have a good command of spoken and written English. Corresponding knowledge of Swedish is an advantage as teaching in Swedish takes place. Communication skills, initiative, an open mind, good cooperation skills are important qualities as well as theoretical and practical knowledge. For further information on specific doctoral programs see curricula for doctoral studies in the Faculty of Engineering Most of the staff at the Division of Solid Mechanics are currently male, so we welcome female applicants. Provided that the qualifications are otherwise equal, preference will be given to the underrepresented gender. Information about the position 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. Access according to agreement but preferably as soon as possible. For further information, please contact Assistant Professor Erik Olsson, 0920-49 2143, erik.1.olsson@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: August 31, 2025 Reference number: 2222-2025