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 help us build the sustainable businesses and communities of the future. In the coming years, billions of dollars 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 (LTU) is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. The positions are a joint venture between the Division of Computer Science at the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) and Skellefteå municipality. You will work within a driven team conducting research in software systems, distributed systems, network technologies and advanced data analytics as well as knowledgeable domain specialists at Skellefteå municipality. We offer The opportunity to do a PhD in a dynamic, international research environment in collaboration with Skellefteå municipality and prominent universities worldwide as well as leading industry in the field. Research education at a university that is active and supportive in issues such as working conditions, gender equality, diversity and study and work environment. Subject description Distributed computing encompasses computing systems and mobile networks that enable mobility, ambience, security and interactivity of computers, data, software and users. Project description The projects are run as a collaboration between LTU and Skellefteå municipality, where the scientific purpose is to work with information and communication (ICT/IoT) architectures for data collection, data processing and data analysis to extract information from complex contexts through the application of statistical models, machine learning (ML) methods and artificial intelligence (AI). It includes working on performance, scalability, resilience of platform architectures and algorithm performance for AI/ML. The thematic areas addressed are future new mobility solutions, connected/smart buildings and eHealth including activity recognition, anomaly identification and prediction. The project will be conducted at LTU's campus in Skellefteå and Skellefteå municipality. Admission to postgraduate education takes place at Luleå University of Technology. Work tasks You study courses while performing dissertation work in the form of e.g. literature, article and design studies, design and programming tasks, theory development, analyzes and presentations. The research area is multidisciplinary and of both scientific and applied nature. Scientific work is presented in English in articles in scientific journals and at international conferences. Teaching and other duties at the division and/or department also occur for PhD students. Qualifications To be admitted to the doctoral program, you must have basic qualifications and have completed a master's degree in computer engineering/computer science or equivalent, completed courses of at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 higher education credits at the advanced level, or in some other way acquired essentially equivalent knowledge within or outside the country. You should have a good knowledge of software development and computer science, and good oral and written communication skills in English. Additional knowledge of mathematics and ICT/IoT architectures and the Swedish language is an advantage. Previous research and publication experience would also be an advantage. To succeed in your PhD studies at LTU, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. We are looking for a talented, analytical and motivated colleague who can perform advanced research both alone and in collaboration with others in our research group. Applicants will be selected on the basis of their ability to: - Independently drive their work forward, - Be able to collaborate with others, - Have a professional approach and - Analyze and work with complex issues. Before completing the doctoral program, the candidate must have acquired knowledge of the Swedish language in speech and writing to be ready to continue their career in Skellefteå municipality. See also: Study plans for doctoral studies in the Faculty of Engineering Further information The doctoral position is limited to four years of full-time studies. As a doctoral student, you may, to a limited extent, a maximum of 20%, perform departmental duties in, for example, education and administration, which extends the employment for the corresponding time. Location: Skellefteå. The salary is set based on the established salary scale for doctoral students at Luleå University of Technology. For further information, you are welcome to contact: Christer Åhlund, Professor and Head of Subject, 0910-58 5331, christer.ahlund@ltu.se Saguna Saguna, Associate Professor, 0910- 58 5385, saguna.saguna@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 General information for applicants: https://www.ltu.se/ltu/Lediga-jobb/Sa-har-ansoker-du/Instruktioner-for-sokande-1.190708 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. Copies (up to three) of previously published scientific articles can be attached. Reference number: 53-2025 Deadline for applications: January 28, 2025