Postdoctoral fellow in mechanical engineering

13 Mar 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Blekinge Institute of Technology

Department

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline

2 Apr 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Stockholm)

Country

Sweden

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Dec 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

This postdoctoral position is part of the research portfolio within Mechanical Engineering and Product Development, where multiple externally funded research projects are conducted in parallel in close collaboration with industry, public authorities, and international partners. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of the research, including engaging in ongoing and future research projects in which research questions, empirical studies, and method development are shaped by real-world challenges across different application domains.

The research focuses is exploring value creation in Product–Service Systems (PSS) and System-of-Systems (SoS) through simulation, operational data, and Digital Twin methodologies. The research is conducted in close collaboration with industry at both national and international levels, with applications in the transport and manufacturing sectors.

Work tasks mainly consist of research, data collection and analysis, writing scientific articles and grant applications and presenting the research at scientific conferences and in society. Teaching and supervision of students may occur but may amount to a maximum of 20% of the total working hours.

The research environment

The research will be conducted within the subject of mechanical engineering and the Product Development Research Lab . PDRL is an internationally recognised research environment focusing on engineering product development, innovation capability, and advanced engineering design, with strong links to industry and societal challenges. The research environment is characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration, applied research projects, and access to advanced development, simulation, and visualisation infrastructures. 

Where to apply

Website

https://www.bth.se/english/vacancies/job/postdoctoral-fellow-in-mechanical-engi…

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

In addition to the requirements described in the work description, eligibility requirements and assessment criteria for the position, the following degrees, competencies and experiences are considered a merit:

• A PhD degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Documented experience in industry-related research and collaboration with business and industry.
• Documented experience in simulation of complex systems-of-systems in a product development context.
• Documented experience in value-driven product development.
• Strong ability to communicate in Swedish, both orally and in writing.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Information
Benefits

As an employee at BTH, you are offered a comprehensive benefits package that promotes quality of life, health, and security both at work and in your private life. At BTH, quality of life is an essential part of a sustainable working life. We aim to create a workplace where engagement, balance, and professional growth go hand in hand with wellbeing and job satisfaction. You can read more about what specific benefits BTH has to offer at our website: Benefits for Employees | Blekinge Tekniska Högskola

Eligibility criteria

Eligible to be employed as a postdoctor is a person who has completed a doctoral degree or has a foreign degree that is deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree. The person who has completed the degree no more than three years before the end of the application period should be considered in the first hand. Even those who have graduated earlier could be considered if there are particular grounds. Particular grounds refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical service, positions of trust within trade unions or other similar circumstances.

Eligibility requirements and assessment criteria are described in detail in the “Guidelines for the employment of teachers and the appointment of associate professors at Blekinge Institute of Technology,” under the section "Instructions to applicants" available at https://www.bth.se/english/about-bth/work-at-bth/vacancies .

Website for additional job details

https://www.bth.se/english/about-bth/work-at-bth

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Blekinge Institute of Technology

Country

Sweden

State/Province

Blekinge

City

Karlskrona

Postal Code

37179

Street

Valhallavägen 1

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Blekinge

City

Karlskrona

Website

https://www.bth.se/eng/

Street

Valhallavägen 1

Postal Code

37179

E-Mail

johan.wall@bth.se

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