PhD Student in Energy and Environmental Engineering

Mälardalens universitet; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 312,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mälardalens universitet in Sweden is offering a PhD position in Energy and Environmental Engineering. This role includes full-time research on AI-based methods for energy system analysis and the opportunity to participate in teaching activities. Applicants should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and very good English communication skills.

Key responsibilities involve integrating AI with energy system models and contributing to transparency and sustainability in energy transitions. The position also entails supervision of student projects.

Qualifications

• Completed a second-cycle (Master's level) degree.
• Very good ability to communicate in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on AI-based methods for energy system analysis.
• Integrate AI methods with energy system models.
• Participate in teaching and supervise student projects.

Skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Motivation and ability to communicate clearly

Knowledge of LLMs

Deep learning

Python programming

Knowledge of power electronics

Experience in modelling, simulation, and experimental work

Education

Master of Science in Engineering

Master's degree in energy engineering or related field

Job description

PhD Student in Energy and Environmental Engineering

Doktorand

Employment information

Period of employment/Start date: Preferred start date is 1 October 2026

Number of positions: 1

Closing date for application: 17 June 2026

Third-cycle subject: Energy and Environmental Engineering

The doctoral position includes full-time employment as a doctoral student for the duration of the education, which corresponds to four years.

As a doctoral student, you will conduct research focusing on the development and application of AI-based methods for energy system analysis. The work includes integrating AI methods with energy system models as well as developing methods for transparency, explainability, and uncertainty management, with a particular focus on sustainable transition.

The position also includes participation in teaching, for example through course modules and exercises. Supervision of student projects may be included. Departmental work and teaching may comprise up to 20% of full-time working hours.

Entry requirements

To be admitted to third-cycle studies, the applicant must meet both the general and specific entry requirements of the subject and be deemed to have the capacity to benefit from the education.

General entry requirements for third-cycle education (according to Chapter 7, Section 39 HF) are met by those who have:

• completed a second-cycle (Master´s level) degree,
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least at second-cycle level, or
• acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Specific entry requirements

The applicant must hold a Master of Science in Engineering or a Master's degree in energy engineering, engineering physics, or a related field.

Very good ability to communicate in spoken and written English is required.

Selection criteria

Among applicants who meet both the general and specific entry requirements, selection shall be based on their ability to benefit from the education (Chapter 7, Section 41 HF).

In addition, selection will be made based on the following assessment criteria:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Motivation and ability to communicate clearly

Merits include:

• Knowledge of LLMs, deep learning, and Python programming
• Knowledge of power electronics
• Experience in modelling, simulation, and experimental work

In an overall assessment of suitability, emphasis is also placed on personal abilities. All employees at MDU are expected to cooperate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the organisation and their own work duties and contribute to a positive work environment.

We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organization.

Admission condition: If the admitted candidate requires a residence permit to stay in Sweden and pursue their studies, and if the studies require physical presence at Mälardalen University, the university reserves the right to withdraw the admission decision if a valid residence permit cannot be presented by the start date of the studies.

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