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Linköping University

PhD position in Fluid and Mechatronic Systems with focus on Drone Systems Linköping University in Sweden

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

PhD employment with salary regulated by a locally agreed doctoral salary scale; employment is normally four years full-time and may be extended up to five years with teaching and institutional duties.

Deadline

Nov 25, 2026

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Sweden

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Linköping University

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Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Additive Manufacturing
Monte Carlo Simulation
Geometric Modeling
Robotics
Mechatronics
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About this position

This PhD position is based at Linköping University within the Division of Fluid and Mechatronic Systems (Flumes) at the Department of Management and Engineering (IEI). The project is centered on drone swarms and the development of methods for the design, adaptation, and manufacturing of drone systems.

The doctoral student will work in a research environment that combines modeling, simulation, and design optimization with construction, manufacturing, and experimental validation. The research spans multiple levels, from individual components and complete systems to systems of systems. A central theme is how drones can be rapidly developed and adapted so that they can operate together as a swarm to accomplish a specific mission.

The position is embedded in a research group that works closely with other researchers and project partners. The doctoral student will take part in seminars and workshops and communicate results through scientific publications and presentations. The group’s environment combines theoretical development with experimental work, including access to a strong laboratory and flight-testing activity with UAVs and subscale aircraft.

The project is broad enough that the student’s exact research task will be shaped together with the supervisor and project leader, allowing the work to be tailored within the overall focus on drone-system design and swarm applications.

Funding details

PhD employment with salary regulated by a locally agreed doctoral salary scale; employment is normally four years full-time and may be extended up to five years with teaching and institutional duties.

What's required

Applicants must have a degree at advanced level in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics or another relevant engineering field, or have completed at least 240 higher education credits with at least 60 credits at advanced level in a relevant area, or otherwise have substantially equivalent knowledge. The degree must be completed by the time the appointment decision is made. Strong knowledge of mathematical modeling, simulation and programming is required, together with very good spoken and written English. Experience with design optimization, AI-based methods, parametric CAD, aerospace engineering, mechatronic systems, additive manufacturing or experimental validation is meritorious. The applicant should be curious, analytical, motivated, able to work independently and structurally, take initiative, collaborate well, and be interested in combining theory with practical experiments.

How to apply

Submit your application to Linköping University by 25 November 2026 via the advertised application link. Include a statement of intent describing your interest in the research area, how your education and experience connect to the project, and which aspects of drone system design, optimization, and manufacturing interest you most.

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