Mälardalen University (MDU) is the youngest university in Sweden. In line with our vision, to be a progressive and collaborative University where we shape a sustainable future together, we wish to make a difference.

Do you want to be involved and contribute to our development?

Together, we can create a sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that knowledge and new perspectives are best attained and reached together in collaboration with others – our colleagues, students, the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally.

At the school of Business, Society and Engineering, our students study for, among other things, university and civil engineers, political scientists and economists. With us, the research focuses are industrial economics and organization and the energy of the future. Our work takes place in collaboration and in strategic agreements with companies, organizations and authorities in the region.

Employment information

Employment: Temporary employment
Scope: Full time
Number of positions: 1
Closing date for application: 2024-12-20
Campus location: Västerås
School: School of Business, Society and Engineering, (EST)

Eligibility

Access to third-cycle courses and study programmes at a higher education education as well as basic eligibility requirements and assessment criteria, are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 7 §§ 34–41(SFS 1993:100). More information about third-cycle studies at MDU

A full-time employment as a doctoral student is attached to this third-cycle studies which corresponds to four years. 

Position description

The pressing challenges of climate change require us to fully utilize all available sustainable technologies, including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and nuclear energy, etc.. The next generation of energy systems will likely differ significantly from today’s, characterized by a high penetration of renewable energy, which introduces intermittence and instability, as well as a high degree of integration that adds complexity to system control. Additionally, the shift from consumers to prosumers leads to rapidly changing demand patterns for energy systems. These factors present significant challenges for the integration of future energy systems.

We are seeking a PhD student to conduct research within the framework of the project titled "Enable System Integration of Next-Generation Energy Systems through Cloud-Based Cyber-Physical Modeling." This project is supported by faculty funding from the Faculty of Engineering and Computing (FEC) to foster the development of an associate senior lecturer. This project focuses on advanced simulations and control systems for energy and industrial processes. The main focus is to develop a cloud-based cyber-physical modeling platform to address the challenges of system integration and control for future energy systems. It is also closely linked to the decarbonization and electrification of industrial processes, such as green steel production and flexible pulp and paper industry.

The PhD student work includes taking responsibility for carrying out the doctoral studies in accordance with the individual study plan that exists for each doctoral student. This includes conducting their research in consultation with their supervisors and in collaboration with other colleagues, as well as publishing research results in scientific journals.

Qualifications

For basic eligibility, the following is required:

• A degree at an advanced level.
• At least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 are at an advanced level.
• Equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad through other means.

Specific eligibility requirements include having one of the following:

• Completed a Master of Science in Engineering in a relevant technical field
• Completed a four-year natural science program with technical content equivalent to a Master of Science in Engineering
• Acquired knowledge of substantially the same scope through other means, either within or outside the country.

Applicants should have strong skills in written and spoken English. 

Assessment criteria

Prior to employment, consideration must be given to the ability to assimilate third-cycle courses and study programmes at a higher education. Beyond this ability, particular emphasis will be placed on the following:

• Experience in thermodynamic, fluid-dynamic, heat transfer and power engineering.
• Experience on modeling, simulation and control of energy conversion processes and energy systems.
• Knowledge of or interest on program languages and modeling and analysis tools like Python, C++, Fortran, Open Modelica and/or MATLAB.
• Experience with or interest on real-time modeling, surrogate and/or AI models.
• Knowledge on industrial processes, like steel manufacturing or pulp and paper industry, is an additional merit.      

We are looking for a candidate who can work independently, take the initiative and drive own work together with the supervisors and solve problems independently; has good cooperation skills with colleagues and students, as well as contribute to a positive work environment.

It is important that the applicant is engaged and enthusiastic about the research tasks.

In an overall assessment of suitability, emphasis is also placed on personal abilities. All employees at MDU are expected to cooperate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the organisation and their own work duties and contribute to a positive work environment.

We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organization.

Application

Application is made online. Make your application by clicking the "Apply" button below.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the University no later than closing date for application.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Union representatives:

Saco-S saco-s@mdu.se
Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89

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