PhD student in Electronics focus on Embedded AI‑based IoT Systems

At the department, education is conducted in the subjects of computer engineering, electronics, electrical engineering and sound production. The research at the department takes place at the research center Sensible Things that Communicate (www.miun.se/stc) and deals with sensor-based systems and services for use within the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence.

The research group AI-based IoT and Measurement Systems (AIM) at STC develops AI-driven methods that enhance measurement systems through indirect and resource-efficient sensing for condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and environmental analysis. The group also investigates how AI algorithms can be integrated directly into IoT nodes, with a particular focus on cost efficiency, low energy consumption, and robust operation in real-world applications.

Job description
The position involves full-time doctoral studies in the field of AIoT, focusing on integrating sensor fusion and machine learning on IoT nodes. The research aims to develop intelligent and resource-efficient solutions for condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and adaptive control in distributed systems. The work combines theoretical modeling and experimental studies and includes development, implementation, and verification of AI algorithms close to the sensors. The project is carried out in close collaboration with national and international partners from both industry and academia.

Entry requirements
General eligibility is granted to applicants who have completed a second-cycle degree, or completed course requirements of at least 240 ECTS credits of higher education studies of which at least 60 ECTS credits are at second-cycle level, or who in some other way within or outside Sweden have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. Specific eligibility is granted to applicants who have at least 90 ECTS credits in Electronics or who in some other way within or outside Sweden have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge.

Assessment criteria
Previous experience, education, and work related to the subject area of this position are important in the selection process.

Personal qualities
You should be able to independently plan and carry out research within the subject area, and you should be responsible and open to learning new things. It is also important that you function well in the group, are open to collaboration with external partners, and can contribute your knowledge to others.

Other assessment criteria
It is important that you can communicate fluently in spoken and written English. 

Employment process
Processing of the appointment will comply with the provisions in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance, and will be carried out in accordance with Mid Sweden University’s Employment Procedures.

Terms of employment
The doctoral position corresponds to four years of full-time studies and is expected to lead to a doctoral degree. Start date is 2025-04-01 or according to agreement.

Initial doctoral student positions are valid for a maximum of one year, after which the position may be renewed by no longer than two years at a time. Provisions regarding doctoral studentship employment can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 5, Sections 1-7.

Place of employment: Sundsvall

Salary: In accordance with Mid Sweden University’s salary scale for doctoral students. 

Information
Further information can be obtained from Patrik Österberg, patrik.osterberg@miun.se, +46 (0)10 142 86 14, or Professor Mattias O’Nils, mattias.onils@miun.se, +46 (0)10 142 878.

Application
Application documents must be in Swedish or English.

They should include a certified CV, copies of transcripts and degree certificates, the degree project, a personal letter describing the focus you wish to pursue including your vision and goals for this area, as well as any other documents (such as project work) you wish to refer to.

Please send in your application through our recruitment system no later than 2025-12-31.

Mid Sweden University has two campuses; in Sundsvall and in Östersund, both located close to students, colleagues and the surrounding society. At the same time, it is located conveniently close to the sea, forests and mountains, which provides a great quality of life. Here, new knowledge is created by means of internationally successful research and education that contribute to the development of our society. This way, we actively contribute to a sustainable future and a better world. Mid Sweden University works actively for equal opportunities and strives to embrace the qualities that diversity and equality bring to the organization. Prior to any recruitment work, Mid Sweden University has taken a position on consulting support, recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask media vendors, recruitment sites and the like not to contact us.

• Contract type

  Full time

• First day of employment

  2025-04-01 or as agreed

• Salary

  Mid Sweden University’s salary scale for doctoral students

• Number of positions

  1

• Working hours

  100%

• City

  Sundsvall

• County

  Västernorrlands län

• Country

  Sweden

• Reference number

  MIUN 2025/2890

• Union representative
  • Per Bergman, Fackförbundet ST, 010-1428371
  • Börje Norlin, Saco, 010-1428594
• Published

  2025-11-20

• Last application date

  2025-12-31