PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Mechatronics in Sweden

The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence research group at Luleå University of Technology is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop sensor systems and autonomy for drones used to inspect infrastructure and terrain in Arctic environments, including Greenland. The project is built around field robotics and real-world experimentation, with a strong emphasis on systems that can operate reliably in severe cold. The position focuses on making drone inspection possible in conditions where batteri...

This postdoctoral position is based at Dalarna University and focuses on district heating systems and positive energy districts as part of research on sustainable urban energy systems. The successful candidate will join a research group working on renewable, smart, resource-efficient and cost-effective energy concepts, with particular attention to how heat and electricity can be integrated with urban infrastructure. The project involves advanced research on the modelling of district heating syst...

Chalmers University of Technology invites applications for a doctoral project in multiphase flow within the Multiphase Group at the Division of Fluid Dynamics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, in Gothenburg, Sweden. The research investigates whether the random motion of tiny particles can reveal information about their surrounding environment. The project will examine how Brownian motion is shaped by fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, and chemical reactions in confined environments. By com...

Chalmers University of Technology is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the MIN2MAG international research project, which aims to develop high-performance permanent magnets from critical mineral resources. The researcher will work on materials design, advanced processing and microstructure engineering, with a particular focus on rare-earth magnets. The project examines how composition and processing conditions influence microstructure and magnetic properties, supporting the development of sus...

Chalmers University of Technology is seeking a doctoral student to contribute to the development and manufacturing of next-generation solid-state batteries within the Division of Materials and Manufacture, Department of Mechanical Engineering. The project focuses on polymer-based solid-state electrolyte synthesis, materials engineering and advanced electrode processing, with particular emphasis on scalable battery manufacturing. The research will investigate how electrolyte materials, interfaces...

Uppsala University is seeking a PhD student in plant evolution to join the Plant Ecology and Evolution program in the Department of Ecology and Genetics. The department is part of the Evolutionary Biology Center, an international research environment focused on fundamental and applied biological questions through an evolutionary perspective. The project, Convergent evolution in buzz-pollinated flowers , investigates how similar floral traits have evolved independently across plant lineages polli...

The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI) team at Luleå University of Technology is recruiting a PhD student to contribute to its growing activities in robotics research. The group works in the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering and has a strong background in field robotics, with a particular focus on aerial, space and bio-inspired robotics. The project is centered on advancing robot autonomy by bridging theory and reality in challenging real-world settings. Th...

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is offering a doctoral project in fusion plasma physics and nuclear engineering, within the third-cycle subject of Electrical Engineering. The research addresses the development of durable plasma-facing components for future fusion reactors. The PhD student will investigate damage caused by runaway electrons to plasma-facing components, a critical issue in assessing fusion-reactor disruption consequences. The project will develop and validate numerical tools usi...

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance solar energy solutions suited to Scandinavian climates. The project focuses on photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems and air-based heat recovery, combining experimental investigation with advanced computational modelling. The researcher will use high-performance computing, computational fluid dynamics and system-level energy simulations to study and optimise PVT system configurations and operation under Nordic conditi...