Do you want to develop your research and teaching in an environment where collaboration with industry and society is a natural part of the work? With us, you will collaborate with dedicated colleagues, have access to modern research infrastructure, and enjoy strong opportunities to attract external funding. You will have the space to make a real difference for your students, your research, and society at large.
In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programs to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.
Luleå University of Technology is one of Europe’s leading universities in mining and metallurgy. The University offers a unique opportunity for developing comprehensive research skills throughout the mining chain - from exploration, mining, processing and metal production, to recovery after completing mining activities.
Subject description
Mining and Rock Engineering comprises mining technology, rock engineering and rock mechanics, including rock mass properties, design of rock excavations and tunneling as well as planning and production processes related to both mining and civil engineering.
Project description
It is very important that you who apply for this position have a great interest and knowledge in data analysis, filtering and modeling based on large amounts of data. It is important that you have a solid understanding of mining and mining systems to also understand end-user requirements and needs when implementing developed technologies in an industrial environment.
Today’s mining equipment has become more advanced with computerized control systems that have the ability to monitor and measure the machine’s performance. External equipment, such as 3D-scanning, video recordings, bucket weight measurement systems etc. monitoring production are today commonly used. In modern mines, equipment is also often automated and monitored and controlled from central control rooms. The visualization and presentation of data-based information to management and operators for decision making in a production environment is also a very important part of the utilization of this large amount of data.
This vast logged data can provide detailed knowledge of the properties of the rock mass and extracted material and can thus provide engineers and decision makers with important information for safety and productivity optimization.
Your mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential in order to understand and benefit from this new data intensive mining environment.
Qualifications
In order to be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship you must have a PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD. Your previous education should contain mining engineering or similar topic that is appropriate for the project description above.
Candidates who have been awarded a doctoral degree no more than five years before the application deadline will be given precedence. Candidates who have been awarded a doctoral degree at an earlier date may also be considered if there are special grounds, for example, different types of statutory leave of absence.
In addition to a PhD in relevant subject, the following selection criteria will be used:
- Documented knowledge in Mining Engineering and production optimization
- Documented mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good knowledge of statistics, AI/ML, and mathematical modeling and programming.
- Good knowledge in academic writing and reviewing scientific publications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Practical mining-related experience is a plus.
- Interest in and ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multilingual environment.
- Good skills in English speaking and writing. Documented skills, TOEFL-test or similar is a plus.
Further information
Post doctoral scholarship, full-time, for two years with placement in Luleå, Sweden. Starting October 2026 or according to agreement.
For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Anna Gustafson, (+46) 920-49 3309, anna.gustafson@ltu.se Professor Håkan Schunnesson, hakan.schunnesson@ltu.se
Application
Please apply to this postdoctoral scholarship by clicking on the link below. The application should include a letter of motivation outlining experience and research interests. Your application should also include a CV, publication list, names and addresses of three references and copies of relevant university diplomas and grades. Please write your application in English as we have English speakers in the recruitment group. Mark your application with the reference number below.
Closing date for applications: 25 September 2026
Reference number: 4457-2026
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