Industrial PhD Student in AI

Permobil; Sundsvalls kommun; On-site; SEK 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Permobil in Sundsvall is seeking an Industrial PhD Student in AI to bridge academic research with industrial applications. You will be employed by Permobil and admitted to Mid Sweden University, working with real production and product data to create value and advance AI methods in an industrial setting.

You will pursue doctoral studies while contributing to ongoing projects, collaborating with supervisors, and presenting results at conferences and journals to influence operations and product

Qualifications

• Basic eligibility for doctoral studies: a degree at advanced level, or completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level, or equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad.
• Specific eligibility: at least 90 credits in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or closely related subjects,
• Good command of English, spoken and written. Swedish is an advantage,
• Experience in machine learning, data analysis or industrial applications of AI is an advantage, but not a requirement,
• Comfortable working in an international company and in a cross-functional context.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out doctoral research in applied AI, and complete your doctoral studies and thesis within the project period,
• Define and refine the research questions together with your supervisors as the project evolves,
• Work with real operational and product data from Permobil and turn it into new knowledge,
• Develop, test and evaluate AI methods, and show how they perform in a real industrial setting,
• Take part in doctoral courses and in the research environment at Mid Sweden University,
• Publish and present your results at conferences and in journals, in dialogue with Permobil and in line with the project agreement,
• Share insights and build competence with colleagues in Operations, R&D, Clinical and other functions at the site.

Job description

INDUSTRIAL PHD STUDENT IN AI, Sundsvall

Would you like to turn deep research into real impact in the factory, in our products and in the lives of the people who use them? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil in Sundsvall, we design and manufacture power wheelchairs and Panthera manual wheelchairs. Sundsvall is one of our largest and most modern sites, with production, R&D and clinical research side by side.

About The Role

Permobil is now establishing an industrial PhD position in artificial intelligence in close collaboration with Mid Sweden University (Mittuniversitetet). The position is part of a four-year research project and gives you the chance to do doctoral research with one foot in academia and one foot in a real industrial environment.

As Industrial PhD Student

As Industrial PhD Student, you will be employed by Permobil in Sundsvall and admitted to the doctoral program at Mid Sweden University. You will work with the large amounts of operational and product data that our organization generates every day, and build deep knowledge about how AI can create value from it for our operations, our products and the people who use them.

The research problem is deliberately open. Rather than a narrowly defined task, you get room to explore, ask deeper questions and shape the research direction together with your academic supervisors and your colleagues at Permobil.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out doctoral research in applied AI, and complete your doctoral studies and thesis within the project period,
• Define and refine the research questions together with your supervisors as the project evolves,
• Work with real operational and product data from Permobil and turn it into new knowledge,
• Develop, test and evaluate AI methods, and show how they perform in a real industrial setting,
• Take part in doctoral courses and in the research environment at Mid Sweden University,
• Publish and present your results at conferences and in journals, in dialogue with Permobil and in line with the project agreement,
• Share insights and build competence with colleagues in Operations, R&D, Clinical and other functions at the site.

Skills & Qualifications

• Basic eligibility for doctoral studies: a degree at advanced level, or completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level, or equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad,
• Specific eligibility: at least 90 credits in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or closely related subjects,
• Good command of English, spoken and written. Swedish is an advantage,
• Experience in machine learning, data analysis or industrial applications of AI is an advantage, but not a requirement,
• Comfortable working in an international company and in a cross-functional context.

Who Are You

You are curious, driven and goal-oriented, with a strong interest in turning research into practical value. You like to ask the deeper question rather than settle for the first answer, and you are comfortable moving between the data, the shop floor and the clinic.

You create an environment where people feel safe to share ideas, challenge assumptions and learn together. You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively with others and take ownership of your work. You share our belief in respect for people and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

A rare opportunity for both technical and personal development: doctoral education at Mid Sweden University combined with work on real industrial and product data at one of Permobil’s most modern sites. You get close support from supervisors at both the university and Permobil, and the chance to see your research put to use in a company with a clear purpose and a strong belief in the future.

Application Process

Permobil is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

For more information about the position, please contact Mikael Boija, Senior Director Operational Excellence, [e-mail]

For information about the recruitment process, please contact Zivile Mitkute, Talent Acquisition Partner, [e-mail]

More About Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs. Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 2 000 team members in 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.