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 SEK 2 billion per year. We are currently 1,500 employees and have 17,900 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 join us in building the sustainable businesses and communities of the future. Operations and maintenance is a rapidly growing area of research as it is recognized as a key enabler of business performance by industry worldwide. One of the research areas in O&M engineering, which has shown fast-growing growth with exciting potential, is the field of Structural Reliability Analysis (SRA). Due to the increasing complexity and scale of modern critical infrastructures, it is becoming increasingly necessary to propose an accurate and efficient methodology to assess uncertainties in their material properties, geometric dimensions and operating environments. "SRA" is not only beneficial for the systematic adjustment of the safety factors of structures, but is also a crucial factor for probabilistic design and operation of structures. Subject description Operation and Maintenance Engineering encompasses the development of technologies to ensure high operational safety, efficient maintenance processes, and life cycle management of systems and facilities. Project description Our goal with SRA is to build the division's capability to integrate climate change impacts and use advanced machine learning models to increase not only the safety, reliability, and extend the life of assets, but also the efficiency and effectiveness of the critical infrastructure. To lead and mentor the students and to fill the gap in our current research projects related to this topic, a researcher with the ability to lead the research on this topic in combination with machine learning is needed. Duties and responsibilities As a researcher you will perform the following tasks: - Participation in national and international research projects - Departmental tasks - Writing and publishing scientific articles - Writing research proposals During the period of employment, researchers must also contribute independently, to a considerable extent and with high quality, to the university's research and demonstrate good teaching skills. Qualifications Qualified for employment as a researcher are those who have completed a doctoral degree or have equivalent scientific merits. In the first instance, those being considered for employment should have obtained a doctoral degree no later than five years before the end of the application period. If there are special reasons, the doctorate may have been obtained earlier. Special reasons include leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, clinical service or similar circumstances. Assessment criteria The following assessment criteria apply to this post: - Scientific expertise - experience in research projects in collaboration with industry - experience in practical field work - Experience from research projects on operation and maintenance, reliability analysis, climate resilient infrastructure and circularity in land transportation. - Experience working within international research frameworks such as Horizon Europe, Eureka research framework. - A PhD in relevant research areas, e.g. rail and road engineering, transportation engineering, - Ability to communicate research and development work. - Knowledge of the English language is required. Information to be provided The duration of employment for this position is 6 months. The start date will be the first of March 2025 and will end on August 31, 2025. Place of employment. Luleå. For further information, please contact Assistant Professor, Amir Garmabaki, 0920-49 3428, amir.garmabaki@ltu.se Uday Kumar, Head of Department, 0920-491826, Uday.kumar@ltu.se Ramin Karim, Professor and Head of Department, ramin.karim@ltu.se Trade union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792 lars.frisk@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: February 20, 2025 Reference number: 442-2025