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Postdoc in Smart BMS, PVT Integration and Lifecycle Data Systems KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Available
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
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This postdoctoral project at KTH Royal Institute of Technology focuses on interoperable digital and control solutions for positive energy buildings and energy communities. The researcher will work at the intersection of building automation, energy systems, and data-driven infrastructure, connecting operational and lifecycle information across building assets and technologies.
The project brings together building management systems (BMS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), HVAC components, sensors, thermal storage, and renewable technologies, including photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems. The research includes model-based and predictive control, hardware and software onboarding, and experimental validation in real buildings.
A key part of the work is the creation of a reusable digital infrastructure based on semantic models and standardised interfaces. This infrastructure is intended to connect design, product, installation, commissioning, and operational data across the building lifecycle, supporting more integrated and traceable building energy solutions.
The postdoc will also assess whole-system sustainability through energy, carbon, and life-cycle performance analysis, including operational benefits, embodied impacts, and circularity. The work combines technical modelling, data integration, and collaboration with building owners and technology providers.
The role also includes 20% teaching and department duties, placing the researcher in an active academic environment at KTH alongside research, implementation, and validation activities.
Funding details
Available
What's required
A doctoral degree or equivalent foreign degree is required and must be completed by the time the employment decision is made. The PhD should be in building automation, control engineering, building energy systems, energy informatics, or a related field. Applicants should have knowledge of BMS, PLCs, HVAC components, sensors, and energy system modelling, plus experience in control algorithm development, simulation, software integration, or automation research. Strong scientific communication skills in English are required. Preferred qualifications include a doctorate obtained within the last three years, hands-on BMS commissioning, sensor deployment, embedded control, BACnet/Modbus integration, experience with PVT, heat pumps, thermal storage and renewable system control, semantic modelling, ontologies, BIM, digital twins, lifecycle data interoperability, LCA/EPDs/embodied carbon, awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, and strong personal skills.
How to apply
Log into KTH's recruitment system and submit the required application materials. Include a CV, copies of diplomas and grades, translations if needed, and a brief statement of research motivation and academic interests. Ensure the complete application is received by the deadline at midnight CET/CEST.
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