Postdoc in Production Digitalization (Assembly & Model-Based Engineering)

Job description

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in assembly and production system design, with a focus on modularisation, digitalisation, and Model-Based Engineering (MBE). The role involves contributing to the development of future assembly systems—flexible, digitally connected, and aligned with circular and sustainable production models. The research aims to create solutions that combine technological innovation with organisational learning and support industry’s transition toward more resilient and sustainable manufacturing. The work is carried out in collaboration with projects in assembly design, digital transformation, and AI-supported production, as well as industrial partners within XPRES and international networks.

The postdoc will develop methods and tools for digital and model-based support in assembly processes, including modelling, simulation, and data integration between product and production development. A key focus is creating coherent digital representations of products, processes, and resources to enable more efficient design, validation, and control of assembly systems. There are also opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary initiatives involving technology, humans, and organisations, such as human–machine interaction and sustainable production planning.

The position also includes pedagogical development and course design in production digitalisation and assembly. The aim is to strengthen the link between research, teaching, and practical application by integrating research results into courses and developing new learning activities in collaboration with industry.

The postdoc will join the research group in smart and digital production and contribute to developing the department’s research lab as a testbed for research, education, and industry collaboration. The postdoc is expected to conduct research, develop independence, contribute to research proposals and industrial collaborations, and take part in teaching and supervision. More information is available in the Employment Regulations and on the website of the Swedish Agency for Government Employers.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• PhD in engineering and M.Sc./B.Sc. in production digitalisation, production, manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or similar.
• Publications in leading journals, preferably in assembly, production system design, modularisation or digital environments.
• Ability for interdisciplinary work, research ideas, proposals and international collaboration.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written, is required as this is needed in the daily work.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Experience collaborating with industrial partners or working in international research environments.
• Project management skills in planning, execution and reporting; experience leading medium- or large-scale projects is an advantage.
• Skills in modelling and analysing assembly and production systems and using digital tools, simulations or digital twins.
• Interest in Model-Based Engineering (MBE).
• Ability to identify key stakeholders and communicate research results.
• Proficiency in Swedish is considered an advantage for this position, as this is needed in the daily work.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Join us at KTH

KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally two pages long.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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