Arbetsbeskrivning

The Faculty of Engineering and Health Sciences provides education and conducts research in engineering, health and information design, with a clear focus on addressing societal challenges. Our research is carried out in close collaboration with external partners, both nationally and internationally, and contributes to knowledge development and innovation. Through our collaboration platforms, we bring together academia, the public sector and industry to jointly drive knowledge development and strengthen the relevance of research and education. Education at all levels is research-based and closely aligned with the needs of society and working life. Together, we contribute to sustainable societal development. The Faculty comprises three departments with a total of approximately 500 staff. The Department of Engineering Sciences brings together a large part of the University's Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Master of Science in Engineering programmes in fields such as energy engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, building engineering, environmental engineering and industrial systems. The department conducts internationally recognised research focusing on future energy and industrial systems. Collaboration with industry and society is central to developing sustainable, resource-efficient and competitive solutions for the society of tomorrow.

Employment information

Employment: Temporary employment

Period of employment/Start date: As agreed

Scope: Full time

Number of positions: 1

Closing date for application: 2026-08-09

Campus location: Eskilstuna

School: Teknikvetenskap

Position description

The purpose of the position is to give the employee an early opportunity to develop his or her independence as a researcher and to create the conditions for further acquisitions of qualifications after completing the doctoral degree. The position is a temporary employment with a maximum period of 3 years.

The position consists mainly of research in which the candidate is expected to independently plan and carry out scientific studies in the area of smart and portable automation. The position will be conducted within the framework of the research profile MARC (Mälardalen Research and Competence Centre for Future Manufacturing), which means that the work will take place in close collaboration with industry partners and other researchers within the profile.

Within MARC, the research focuses on future sustainable and flexible production systems, where smart and portable automation plays a central role. The candidate is expected to contribute to the development of new methods, technologies, and prototypes for portable and reconfigurable automation, as well as explore how these solutions can be integrated into industrial environments with requirements for flexibility, quality, and resource efficiency. The work may include experimental research in laboratory and industrial settings, system development, analysis of production flows, and co-creation of knowledge together with company partners. As MARC is a collaborative profile with strong ties to regional companies, the candidate will also take part in project meetings, workshops, and joint activities where industrial relevance and implementability are key components.

The postdoctoral position includes scientific writing of articles, dissemination, and oral presentation of research results. An important part of the dissemination work is active engagement in industrial applications in close collaboration with industrial partners.

As a postdoctoral researcher, you are expected to take responsibility for independently planning and conducting your studies, take initiatives to develop your ideas and knowledge, and cooperate with others both within and outside academia. Teaching or other departmental duties may be included up to a maximum of 20%.

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will also be part of the research group for Production Development, where you are expected to contribute to the development of the group.

Qualification requirements

The applicant is required to have a PhD degree in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or another relevant technical field. The applicant must have completed the degree no more than three years before the end of the application period. You have not previously held a position as a postdoctoral researcher in the same or related subject area at MDU that exceeds one year.

The applicant is also required to have:

• Documented experience in experimental research, for example work conducted in laboratory, testbed, or industrial environments
• Experience with industrial robots, collaborative robots, or portable robotic platforms
• Experience in programming and configuring control systems for automation and robotics, including relevant programming languages such as PLC, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, ROS, or equivalent
• Ability to work independently throughout the research process, including planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of scientific studies
• Ability to collaborate and interact with individuals at various levels both within and outside academia, such as students, colleagues, and industry representatives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including documented ability in scientific writing

Assessment criteria

For this position, special consideration will be given to:

• Knowledge of or experience with investment projects involving industrial robots, collaborative robots, or portable robotic platforms is considered a merit

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Application

The application is to be completed online. Please submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button below.

The scientific publications that you do not have in digital form are to be sent by post to:

Mälardalen University

Division of Human Resources

Ref.no: 2026/1967

Box 883

SE-721 23 Västerås, SWEDEN

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the university no later than closing date for application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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