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 want to help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future. The Department of Energy Sciences is looking for you to do a PhD in the field of energy technology. Your research will focus on developing a better understanding of how industries and parts of the societal system can be connected to create increased resource and energy efficiency and an energy system that is as robust and secure as possible. The work is based on methods for process integration, industrial symbiosis, and techno-economic analysis. The department has a long history of close collaboration with industries, companies and society. The research is of high international class and we collaborate with researchers around the world. Research in the field of energy systems analysis includes studies related to process integration and policy instruments, as well as overall energy system aspects at local, national and supranational levels. Subject description Energy Engineering covers the development of technologies, processes and systems for a sustainable and cost-effective energy supply for industry and society. A large part of the research is focused on conversion technologies and energy systems analysis. Project description The project "Resource and Energy Efficient Industrial Clusters in Northern Sweden" takes a holistic perspective to create a supply system without unnecessary lock-in effects and sub-optimal solutions. There is a great need to increase knowledge on how resource and energy efficient, local and regional industrial clusters can be created through innovative material and energy exchanges. The project focuses on industry and societal transformation in Northern Sweden as a case study to develop new knowledge on how innovative symbioses can contribute to a long-term sustainable and resource-efficient material and energy supply for both industry and society. An important part is also to investigate new potential business opportunities. The project is carried out by Luleå University of Technology and the research institute Swerim in collaboration with industry and the municipality. The project is funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, participating industries and companies and municipalities. Work tasks A PhD position involves both theoretical and practical work. As a PhD student, you will be trained in scientific work in the form of publishing scientific articles in journals and at national and international conferences. You will also take compulsory and optional doctoral courses. You will have the opportunity to develop pedagogical skills through teaching. As a researcher, you will work as a neutral party in many contexts, which provides good opportunities to learn how to run challenging development projects. The work in this PhD position includes, among other things: - collecting and analyzing relevant data and information, - developing and using modeling tools for systems analysis - economic evaluations and scenario analysis - disseminate knowledge through scientific articles and reports, popular science presentations both nationally and internationally, and - participate in seminar activities within the research group. Departmental duties may include, for example, lectures in appropriate university courses, and supervision of relevant student projects and theses. Qualifications Eligibility requires a Master of Science in Engineering, or the equivalent basic eligibility requirement, Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 7 § 39, with a specialization in mechanical engineering, energy technology, engineering physics, industrial economics or equivalent. As the research is highly communicative, we require that you have good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in English. Qualifying for this position: - Demonstrated understanding of energy systems and/or industrial energy processes - Knowledge and skills in energy engineering and/or energy systems - Ability to formulate and address scientific problems. Merits for this position are - Demonstrated experience in modeling energy systems - Demonstrated experience in techno-economic evaluations - Demonstrated knowledge of sustainable energy transition. - Meet the criteria for a position that is security classified - Understand Swedish and make yourself understood in a conversation in Swedish, as some information is only available in Swedish, and there will be knowledge exchanges with actors who do not always master English. For further information on specific doctoral training see; Curricula for doctoral studies in the Faculty of Engineering Further information Doctoral studies are full-time for 4 years and include participation in courses at Luleå University of Technology and possibly at other universities, as well as presentation of your research internationally. Departmental employment up to 20% of full-time may be added. Place of employment is Luleå. Access according to agreement. For further information, you are welcome to contact: Joakim Lundgren, Professor, 0920-49 13 07, joakim.lundgren@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 14, 2025 Reference number: 4734-2024