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 that you will help us build the sustainable businesses and communities of the future. The Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering (SBN) offers a unique and comprehensive research competence in the field of building and construction. The Department of Civil Engineering is now looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher who wants to contribute to science and technology in the field of condition assessment. Within our department, we strive for everyone to develop and grow as people. Subject description Structural engineering covers the loading, design, dimensioning, durability, load-bearing capacity, repair and strengthening of buildings and structures made of concrete, steel, timber and other materials, individually or in combination, in normal conditions, in cold climates and in fire. Project description The project, Drive-by monitoring, develops, validates and demonstrates a vehicle-based monitoring system for continuous condition assessment of bridges, where vibration data is collected via trains, buses and service vehicles. The aim is to take the method from research concept to large-scale application in urban environment to support proactive and data-driven bridge management. The work includes system development and data analysis (sensor integration, data collection, signal processing and indicators based on vehicle-bridge interaction) as well as structural validation in real environment through comparisons with reference sensors and analysis of operational and environmental impact. The project is carried out in collaboration with municipalities and industry and includes the development of decision support for planning and prioritization of maintenance. Work tasks You will conduct research with clear experimental and data-driven elements, with the expectation of scientific publications in international, peer-reviewed journals and presentations at leading conferences. Duties include: - Planning and conducting experiments and field trials in drive-by monitoring - Analyze vibration data from vehicle and bridge sensors - Developing and validating condition indicators and decision support tools - Collaborate with external partners in the planning, implementation and evaluation of field installations - Contribute to mentoring, teaching and research applications Qualifications To be eligible for this postdoctoral position, you should have a PhD in civil engineering, structural engineering, structural design or other related field, with relevant specialization in, for example, structural health monitoring, bridge engineering, structural dynamics and/or condition assessment. The doctoral degree must be completed by the time of admission. Mandatory qualifications: - Proven research in structural health monitoring or condition assessment of bridges, preferably with a focus on vibration-based or indirect monitoring methods - Good publication record - Experience in experimental/field-based research and sensor-based measurements - Experience in instrumentation and analysis of dynamic responses - Good understanding of vehicle-bridge interaction and structural dynamics - Very good spoken and written English, and ability to work both independently and in interdisciplinary collaborations Meritorious qualifications: - Experience with drive-by monitoring or indirect methods - Experience in full-scale trials and collaboration with infrastructure managers - Experience in supervision - Knowledge in data-driven methods, signal processing or machine learning - Knowledge of sustainable infrastructure management Information to be provided This position is a full-time position for two years. Place of employment is Luleå. Intended start date: June 1, 2026. For further information, please contact Jaime Gonzalez, Senior Lecturer, 0920-49 2970, jaime.gonzalez@ltu.se or Chao Wang, Senior Lecturer, 0920-49 2944, chao.wang@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: March 17, 2026 Reference number: 1785-2026