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 that integrates mining and rock engineering, machine elements, economics and law with a consortium consisting of LTU, LKAB and Vattenfall. Project description Three PhD students and one postdoc will work in the SUV project together with senior researchers with expertise in rock mechanics, rock excavation design, materials science, economics and law. 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 work will be carried out in collaboration between Luleå University of Technology, LKAB and Vattenfall. 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. For the PhD position in the subject Mining and Rock Engineering, your role is to perform site investigations at abandoned mine sites and collect data from the field, test the behavior of discontinuities under cyclic loading, and to assess the feasibility of using existing underground drifts and shafts for hydrogen storage using numerical modeling techniques. Work tasks As a PhD student you are expected to perform laboratory, numerical and practical work. Within the framework of your research training, you are also expected to communicate your results at national and international conferences and in scientific journals. In addition, they also take both compulsory and optional postgraduate courses. However, most of your working time will be devoted to your own research. In your role as a doctoral student, you may also have the opportunity to try out the role of teacher. As a PhD student in the SUV project, you will also participate in the "network of young scientists (NYS)" within the framework of the Center for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden (CH2ESS). NYS is a self-organized network that arranges study visits, workshops and other interesting activities to increase your career opportunities in the future. Qualifications To be eligible for employment, you must have a Master's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education or background in relevant subjects. Knowledge of numerical modeling, blasting and seismicity and experience in field surveying is desirable. As much of the work will be conducted on-site and in close collaboration with other researchers and industrial partners, the ability to work together in large groups is an important skill. Applicants must have good written and oral communication skills in English. Fluency in spoken and written Swedish is a great advantage so that you can collect data in Sweden and teach courses given in Swedish. For further information on specific doctoral education see, * Curricula for doctoral education in the Faculty of Engineering Information about the program Employment as a doctoral student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other departmental duties may be added up to 20% of full-time. The starting date for the position is April-September 2025. For further information, please contact: Professor, Ping Zhang, 0920-49 3016, ping.zhang@ltu.se Professor, Daniel Johansson, 0920-49 2361, daniel.johansson@ltu.se Trade union representatives: 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: March 31, 2025 Referensnummer:886-2025