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 1,900 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 help us build the sustainable businesses and societies of the future. We are now starting a multidisciplinary project integrating mining and rock engineering, machine elements, economics and law with a consortium consisting of Luleå University of Technology, LKAB and Vattenfall. For the project, we are looking for a PhD student in Forensic Science to contribute to the interdisciplinary research spanning natural sciences, engineering and social sciences to address challenges related to underground storage of hydrogen. As an employee at Luleå University of Technology, you have good opportunities to develop yourself as an expert on the subject but also to develop as a person. Subject description Jurisprudence is the study of legal rules and their creation, content and application. Research at Luleå University of Technology focuses on environmental and natural resource law in a broad sense and includes such parts of civil law, public law, international law and EU law that are relevant to environmental and nature conservation and which are related to the utilization and management of natural resources and energy. Project description You will work in the SUV project (Research and Technology Development on Large Scale Underground Hydrogen Storage Systems in Mining Areas) together with two other PhD students, a postdoc and senior researchers with expertise in law, economics, rock mechanics, rock excavation design and materials science. The project contributes to the green transition and carbon neutrality of the steel industry in Norrbotten by developing large-scale underground hydrogen storage (UHS) technology in mines/mining areas, including abandoned production levels. The project involves a comprehensive investigation and evaluation of technical, economic, legal, safety and regulatory aspects related to a future application of large-scale UHS in mining areas, promoting both a circular economy and renewable energy use for fossil-free steel production in future integrated value chains. As a PhD student in the project, you get a unique chance to contribute to sustainable development and the creation of a fossil-free society. Work tasks You will be given an individual study plan to follow. As a PhD student, you are expected to actively participate in the department's research environment, which means that you will practice scientific work in the form of publishing scientific articles in journals and at national and international conferences. You will also take compulsory and elective postgraduate courses. In addition, you may have the opportunity to try out the role of a teacher. The location is Luleå, but the doctoral studies also mean that you will take courses elsewhere, as well as undertake study trips and conference trips to promote the development of valuable contacts, both in Sweden and internationally. You are also given opportunities to influence the department's and the division's activities, which is why we appreciate enterprising and driving people. The work as a PhD student is problem-based. You will develop your skills to identify, delimit, formulate and address problems in legal science. You will develop your ability to work with theoretical and analytical issues. Qualifications To be admitted to the doctoral program in jurisprudence at Luleå University of Technology, you must have a master's degree in jurisprudence or legal education, as well as very good knowledge of oral and written communication in Swedish and English. Selection and ranking among the applicants will be made with regard to the ability to benefit from doctoral education. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of the merits presented regarding the depth and breadth of their education and on their critical and analytical ability regarding scientific production, such as degree projects from undergraduate and advanced level and any other written scientific production. Experience in scientific writing, particularly in the field of environmental law, as well as an understanding of and interest in issues relating to the law and legal principles in relation to ecologically, socially and economically sustainable development is an advantage. In addition to the above, the following are merits for the position: - Good methodological knowledge, especially in the field of environmental and natural resources law - Strong grounding in legal theory - Good collaborative skills - Interest and ability to work across disciplines For further information on specific doctoral programs see, Curricula for doctoral programs in the Faculty of Arts Further information Employment as a doctoral student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other departmental duties are added with up to 20% of full-time. The expected start date of the position is June-September 2025. For further information, you are welcome to contact: Professor Maria Pettersson, +46(0) 70 220 99 11, maria.pettersson@ltu.se Head of Department Jerry Blomberg, +46(0) 920-492335, jerry.blomberg@ltu.se Trade union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, +46(0) 920-49 2037, diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, +46(0) 920-49 1792, lars.frisk@ltu.se Application form We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below, attaching 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. Reference number: 975-2025 Application deadline: April 30, 2025