Would you like to contribute to the ongoing green transition? As part of the Green Transition North project, The Computer Science division at the department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) are looking for a PhD student to the subject of Pervasive and Mobile Computing to work with a new sensor and analysis concept. You will be part of a strategic investment where we work together to go from words to action in the green transition.

You will be part of a research group that works with software systems, distributed systems, mobile systems and Internet-based communication. You will acquire unique knowledge and skills and will be part of a creative research environment, working in cooperation with industry partners.

Subject description
Pervasive and mobile computing address distributed systems and mobile networks which enable mobility, ubiquity, security and interactivity of computers, data, software and users.

Project description
The PhD project will be carried out within the Green Transition North project, which aims to promote sustainable change in northern Sweden. The project takes place in close cooperation between researchers and industry and small and medium-sized enterprises. The main funder is the European Regional Development Fund.

By monitoring an industrial process with a new sensor and analysis concept, important parameters for an optimal process are produced. There is an evolution towards a larger range of devices in the field that have different design points and different on-board capabilities. This calls for more distributed and even decentralized operation to achieve scalability and to avoid the lock-in with regards to integration of far edge hardware and software. Such a sensing and actuation concept contributes to increased controllability of the process, agile software updates, and the possibility of steering towards improved process quality in a diversified and evolutionary way. Especially, this will be essential in continuously moving to green and energy efficient components with minimal disruption to the ongoing process, and for fast process adaptation to changing market demands.

The scientific objective is to study and develop concepts, frameworks, and prototypes that utilizes distributed systems in the above-mentioned domain. In this, there will be a focus on the far edge controllers to be more flexible, powerful, and programmable in an agile way and to allow for seamless failover and replacement of devices. These objectives are to avoid technology lock-in and for the total system to meet the diverse and evolutionary vision of cutting-edge industry moving to green technologies.

Duties
You will work and participate in activities in the research and innovation project Green Transition North. You will take courses while doing dissertation work in the form of e.g. literature, article, design studies, construction and programming tasks, theory development, analysis and presentations. The research subject is multi-disciplinary and includes both science and technology. Results will be published in English in journals and international conferences. You will have the opportunity to try the teacher role. As a researcher, you work as a neutral party in many contexts, which provides a great opportunity to be involved in challenging development projects.

Qualifications
We are looking for an analytic and motivated colleague that can perform advance research, both independently and in cooperation with the rest of the team. The necessary background for applicants is a master’s degree in computer science or equivalent. The applicant must be proficient in software development and computer science and be fluent in oral and written English. Specific depth in mathematics, computer security or encryption is valuable but not a requirement. It is an advantage if you have previous experience from research and publication.

For further information about a specific subject see
General syllabus for the Board of the faculty of science and technology

Further information
Employment as a PhD student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other department duties may be added with max 20%. Placement: Skellefteå: Starting: According to the agreement

General information for applicants: https://www.ltu.se/ltu/Lediga-jobb/Fakta-for-sokande?l=en

For further information about the position, please contact Prof. Karl Andersson, email karl.andersson@ltu.se, Prof. Olov Schelen, email olov.schelen@ltu.se, or Prof. Kåre Synnes, head of division, email: kare.synnes@ltu.se

Union representatives:
SACO-S Kjell Johansson, (+46)920-49 1529 kjell.johansson@ltu.se
OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se

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

Appliction
We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish. Mark your application with the reference number below.

Reference number: 2056 - 2023
Final day to apply: June 2, 2023