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 societies of the future. The research subject "Operation and Maintenance" conducts research and training in operational safety, asset management and risk management. The Industrial AI & eMaintenance research group develops technologies, methods and tools based on emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, for advanced analysis of complex technical systems. The Department of Operations and Maintenance Engineering currently has about 40 employees, which in turn is part of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering (SBN) with about 430 employees. Subject description Operation and Maintenance Engineering covers the development of technologies to ensure high reliability, efficient maintenance processes, and life cycle management of systems and facilities. Project description As a Principal Research Engineer, you will work together with other researchers to develop our platform 'AI Factory', at the Division of Operations and Maintenance Engineering. The work is part of a number of externally funded projects in areas such as rail, battery, construction and mining. The development work will focus on developing AI algorithms, improving the visualization interface with AR, VR and gaming technologies as well as further developing our cybersecurity platform with Blockchain. The main task will be data collection, data security, data analysis and visualization using applicable methods and technologies in a cloud/edge-based development environment. Duties and responsibilities The work will include, among others: - Supporting research activities in Asset Management, Industrial AI and eMaintenance - Implementation and participation in research projects in Asset Management, Industrial AI and eMaintenance - Development and design of applications - Integration of technologies into AI Factory's edge/joint/cloud platform - Software development of AI Factory's various services - Working within the eMaintenance LAB - Working with the International Industrial AI and eMaintenance Congress and workshop Qualifications - Extensive knowledge in software engineering - Extensive knowledge of Python - Extensive knowledge in software development in cloud environment, e.g. Azure - Extensive knowledge in spatial application development - Extensive knowledge of point cloud computing For the position, a PhD in Operations and Maintenance Engineering or equivalent subject is also an advantage. Information to be provided Employment as first research engineer is limited to 1 year, place of employment: Luleå. Planned start date: 2024-12-01 For further information, please contact: Ramin Karim, Professor 0920-49 23 44, ramin.karim@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: November 27, 2024 Reference number: 4557-2024