Postdoctoral fellow in mechanical engineering

Om jobbet

Blekinge Institute of Technology is a place of curiosity and ingenuity with a campus in the middle of the Blekinge archipelago. Here we offer education from undergraduate to doctoral level and conduct world-class applied research. We change and make a difference. Do you want to become one of us?

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of six departments at the Faculty of Engineering Sciences. The department is a vital part of BTH and has been so ever since its start in 1989. Our work is focused on activities that build competence for a modern digital product development that support companies' transitions towards a sustainable society. In research and education, we work in a broad spectrum. From basic mechanical engineering via modelling and simulation towards innovative product-service system development.

Work description

This postdoctoral position is part of the research portfolio within Mechanical Engineering and Product Development, where multiple externally funded research projects are conducted in parallel in close collaboration with industry, public authorities, and international partners. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of the research, including engaging in ongoing and future research projects in which research questions, empirical studies, and method development are shaped by real-world challenges across different application domains.

The research focuses is exploring value creation in Product-Service Systems (PSS) and System-of-Systems (SoS) through simulation, operational data, and Digital Twin methodologies. The research is conducted in close collaboration with industry at both national and international levels, with applications in the transport and manufacturing sectors.

Work tasks mainly consist of research, data collection and analysis, writing scientific articles and grant applications and presenting the research at scientific conferences and in society. Teaching and supervision of students may occur but may amount to a maximum of 20% of the total working hours.

The research environment

The research will be conducted within the subject of mechanical engineering and the Product Development Research Lab. PDRL is an internationally recognised research environment focusing on engineering product development, innovation capability, and advanced engineering design, with strong links to industry and societal challenges. The research environment is characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration, applied research projects, and access to advanced development, simulation, and visualisation infrastructures.

Eligibility

Eligible to be employed as a postdoctor is a person who has completed a doctoral degree or has a foreign degree that is deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree. The person who has completed the degree no more than three years before the end of the application period should be considered in the first hand. Even those who have graduated earlier could be considered if there are particular grounds. Particular grounds refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical service, positions of trust within trade unions or other similar circumstances.

Eligibility requirements and assessment criteria are described in detail in the "Guidelines for the employment of teachers and the appointment of associate professors at Blekinge Institute of Technology," under the section "Instructions to applicants" available at https://www.bth.se/english/about-bth/work-at-bth/vacancies.

Meriting competencies and experience

In addition to the requirements described in the work description, eligibility requirements and assessment criteria for the position, the following degrees, competencies and experiences are considered a merit:

• A PhD degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Documented experience in industry-related research and collaboration with business and industry.
• Documented experience in simulation of complex systems-of-systems in a product development context.
• Documented experience in value-driven product development.
• Strong ability to communicate in Swedish, both orally and in writing.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Place of employment: Karlskrona

Employment level:100%

Commencement:To be agreed

Duration: Fixed-term employment for 2-3 years with the possibility of extension. The total period of employment must not exceed 3 years.

Application deadline: 2026-04-02.

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Contact person

Johan Wall

Head of Department/prefekt

+46455385509

johan.wall@bth.se

Lina Göransson

HR-partner

+46455385029

lina.goransson@bth.se

Mikael Åsman

Union representative (SACO)

+46455385720

mikael.asman@bth.se

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