Postdoctoral Researcher in Flexible Automation

Role Overview
University West is looking for a Postdoctoral position in Flexible Automation Research within the Industrial Automation research environment. The focus is on smart and human-centered automation, with a particular emphasis on flexibility, including through the use of multi-agent systems (MAS) and Plug & Produce. The goal is to develop a deeper understanding of control strategies and their impact on system flexibility and human interaction. In the long term, the research aims to develop flexible and intelligent production systems that can, to a high degree, understand goals and adapt autonomously. The activities are carried out in close collaboration with Swedish industry. The candidate will work in ongoing and upcoming research projects in collaboration with Swedish industry.

Responsibilities
- Develop and implement methods that link automation to global sustainability goals and create solutions that benefit both industry and the environment.
- In collaboration with other researchers, participate in applying for external research funding for the research group.
- In collaboration with other researchers, contribute to and disseminate research results through participation in project meetings, networking events, conferences, and scientific publications.
- Supervise and examine student thesis work to support the next generation of engineering talent.
- Actively contribute to the development of courses and educational programmes at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.
- Actively contribute to the development of the department and University West.

Requirements and Qualifications
- Eligible for appointment as a postdoctoral researcher is someone who has completed a doctoral degree or who has equivalent scientific competence. This qualification requirement must be met by the time the appointment decision is made.
- Preferably, the person should have completed their doctoral degree no more than three years before the appointment decision is made. In special circumstances, such a degree may have been completed earlier.
- Doctoral degree in production engineering, automation, or equivalent.
- Strong collaborative ability, both internally at University West and externally with other universities and Swedish industry.
- Ability to present scientific results and write scientific publications.
- Experience in teaching within the field of automation and robotics.

Merits
- Experience in applying for external research funding from different funding bodies.
- Documented experience within the field of flexible production and multi-agent systems.
- Experience supervising students at undergraduate and advanced levels within automation and robotics.

What They Offer
- A postdoc appointment is a time-limited position primarily focused on research and intended as a first career step after obtaining a doctoral degree.
- Employment is full-time.
- A postdoctoral researcher can be employed indefinitely, but for a minimum of two and a maximum of three years. Extensions may be granted for special reason.
- The position involves teaching in automation across several programmes (Automation Engineering at the undergraduate level, Robotics and Automation at the master’s level, and AI and Automation at the master’s level), as well as standalone courses and commissioned education for students and professionals.