PhD in Electrical Power Engineering

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Reference number 4219-2026

Luleå University of Technology experiences rapid growth with world-leading expertise within several research areas. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, the public sector and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of just over SEK 2.3 billion. We have more than 1,800 employees and nearly 21,600 students.

PhD in Electrical Power Engineering, ref nr 4219-26

Electric Power Engineering is part of the Division of Energy Science within the Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics. Within Electric Power Engineering, we maintain close collaboration with industry and public authorities through both research projects and student projects. Our research is conducted at a high international standard and is carried out in cooperation with researchers from around the world. In the field of power quality, the subject enjoys a strong international reputation thanks to its world-leading research.

Electric Power Engineering covers studies of sustainable systems for production and transportation of electrical energy, and the interaction between power grid, electricity production, and electricity consumption.

This project concerns the impact of voltage dips and transients on large electrical drives in modern installations supplying important processes. The project will cover emission, propagation and immunity: the origin of the voltage dip or transient; the propagation of the event from its point of origin to the equipment terminals; and the impact of the event on the equipment, on the installation, and on the process. The study will involve modelling of the propagation of voltage dips and transients, of modern installations and processes, and of modern electrical drives.

. The project is carried out in collaboration between Luleå University of Technology (LTU) and Energiforsk.

A PhD position may involve both theoretical and practical work. As a doctoral student, you will be trained in scientific research through the publication of journal articles and presentations at national and international conferences. You will also complete both mandatory and elective doctoral courses. In addition, you may have the opportunity to gain teaching experience.

As a researcher, you often work as a neutral party in various contexts, providing an excellent opportunity to learn how to manage and contribute to challenging development and research projects. Your work will primarily focus on theoretical modeling and simulations, although laboratory and field measurements may also form part of the research activities.

You are qualified to apply for this position if you have an MSc or equivalent technical degree with specialization appropriate for research in electrical power engineering such as electrical engineering, electronics, energy, engineering physics or similar areas. Alternatively, an individual fulfills the general eligibility requirements for the third-cycle educational program when he or she 1) has completed a second-cycle degree, 2) has completed higher education courses worth at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 are for second-cycle courses, or 3) in some other manner, in this country or abroad, has acquired the equivalent qualifications courses in electrical engineering. Advanced knowledge of written and spoken English is required. Previous experience in research, development or research-oriented education in a subject relevant to the tasks is considered a merit. In addition, ability to contribute to the education done by the group (in Swedish) is regarded meriting.

For further information on specific doctoral education, see:

General curricula for the Board of the faculty of science and technology

Employment as a PhD student is time-limited to 4 years, teaching and other department duties, may add up to 20% of full-time. Place of employment: Skellefte

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Math Bollen, math.bollen@ltu.se

Facklig företrädare: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 marika.vesterberg@ltu.se

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

You apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter and copies of verified Master or equivalent diplomas. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish.

Last date for application: 2026-09-07

Referensnummer: 4219-2026

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