PhD students in Electronics with focus on Embedded computing - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The research center STC (Sensible Things that Communicate www.miun.se/stc) announces open positions for PhD students in the SMART project – Smart systems and services. The research will be made in collaboration with industrial partners to integrate the technology challenges with the IoT challenges in the application areas of smart cities and smart industry.

Position description: The position focus on embedded computing architectures for sensor systems. Emphasis will be on developing computer architectures, computing strategies and evaluate them by combining challenges such as low power consumption, energy communications, cost, and complexity.

For more information contact Prof. Mattias O’Nils (Mattias.Onils@miun.se)

Entry requirements: To meet the basic entry requirements for doctoral programmes applicants must have a second-cycle degree or have completed studies for at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or have equivalent qualifications. Specific eligibility requires at least 90 credits in electrical engineering, computer engineering or subjects closely related to them or in some other way in Sweden or abroad has acquired largely equivalent knowledge.

Selection criteria: Apart from the formal competence the selection will also be based on other work (i.e thesis work), courses and on interviews of the applicant. Prior experience in design and programming of embedded systems and configurable computational platforms is seen as an advantage.  Personal qualities like teamwork skills, spirit of initiative, and suitability for Ph.D studies will be weighted together with the formal subject knowledge. A short description of the applicants’ visions and goals should be included in the application.

Employment: The post graduate employment is intended to be an employment equivalent to two years fulltime research studies and aims to lead to a Licentiate degree. The appointment may be extended up to the doctorate degree, provided that additional funding is obtained. Starting date is determined after selection.

Place of work: Sundsvall

Salary: Given by Mid Sweden University regulated salary for PhD students.

Information: Further information is available from Claes Mattson, claes.mattson@miun.se, phone, +46 (0)60 14 84 98, cellular, +46 (0)70 28 35 685 and professor Mattias O’Nils mattias.onils@miun.se. More information can also be found on STC’s homepage www.miun.se/stc.

Application: The application must include CV, transcripts from your prior degree program(s), a statement describing your research interest.

Welcome with your application through our recruitment system at latest 22nd of August 2018.

Apply through miun.se/career!