3 PhD Positions in Mechanical Engineering, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden (2016-2017)

Three PhD student positions in Mechanical Engineering, with focus on Innovative and Model Driven Product Development

The positions are placed at the Department of Mechanical Engineering in Karlskrona.
Reference number: BTH 3.1.2-0253-2016

About the position:
The PhD students will conduct the research within the research subject area of Mechanical Engineering with focus on Innovative and Model Driven Product Development.

The students will have an individual study plan in Mechanical Engineering, which details a research, study and teaching plan. Rules and benefits for PhD students in Sweden apply to this position. Teaching at basic and advanced level in Mechanical Engineering is also part of the position (up to 20% of full time).

About the research focus:
Achieving an efficient and innovative product development process to support companies and organizations in their competitiveness is a key area in this research. Methods, tools and approaches to support individuals and teams to enhance their innovation capability via the use of a model driven approach to engineering design and innovation engineering is the core focus of these positions. The research is done in close collaboration with industry on national and international scale, with applications in transportation and manufacturing industry.

Requirements:
A successful candidate should:
- Hold a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar topic.
- Demonstrate proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
- Show ability to work independently as well as in a team. Desired qualifications also include:
- Experience in product development, engineering design, or innovation engineering work.
- Experience in international collaboration.
- Ability to communicate in Swedish.

Further details:
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