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Halmstad University Halmstad University adds value, drives innovation and prepares people and society for the future. Halmstad University Since the beginning in 1983, innovation and collaboration with society have characterized the University's education and research. The research is internationally reputable and is largely conducted in a multidisciplinary manner within the University's two focus areas: Health Innovation and Smart Cities and Communities. The University has a wide range of education with many popular study programs. The campus is modern and well-equipped, and is situated close to both public transportation and the city center. More information about working at Halmstad University School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability The University consists of four interdisciplinary academies and the current position is located at the School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability (FIH). Here you get to work in a research and educational environment with a focus on sustainable development and entrepreneurship. The school trains future economists, engineers, environmental scientists and biologists. FIH offers education at the undergraduate and advanced level, as well as doctoral education in the field of Innovation Sciences. The research is multidisciplinary and often takes place in co-production with other actors. Description We seek a PhD student in Innovation Sciences with the subject focus on Innovations in Energy and Environment The PhD student will be a central part of the new research project Smart Renewable Energy Systems (SmartRESs) which investigates how to improve the energy flows of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with both photovoltaics (PV), electric vehicles (EVs) and biogas production. The SmartRESs project is part of the Halmstad University ProActS research program, a multidisciplinary research collaboration on sustainability and circularity.   The PhD project is inherently interdisciplinary, uniquely combining innovation science, energy technology, and computer science to study how circular, sustainable, and renewable energy systems can be designed, implemented, and adopted within SMEs. The research project integrates perspectives and methods from all disciplines, and the PhD student is expected to engage in all parts while the exact balance between innovation-oriented and technical work can be adapted to the PhD students background, interests, and competencies. The PhD student will have a supervision team which includes experts from all fields. For the innovation science perspective, the PhD student will map and describe the value creation potential of SmartRESs in SMEs. This includes investigating barriers, drivers, value intentions, and organizational conditions that affect implementation of SmartRESs, and how the system is perceived and adopted by business managers and decision makers. For the perspective of energy technology and computer science, the PhD student will develop a model using data from collaborating SMEs to simulate the potential gains from SmartRESs. Furthermore, the PhD student will explore how the system best can be designed and, at a later stage, design a proof of concept together with project partners. The employment is initially funded for 2 years, making it possible to achieve a Licentiate degree. To pursue a full PhD degree, the candidate and supervisors are obliged to apply for additional external funding. Eligibility and assessment criteria Only those who are or have been admitted to third-cycle courses and study programs at a higher education may be appointed to doctoral studentships. (The Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 Section 3). The student’s ability to benefit from doctoral studies will be taken into account when we make the appointment. (The Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 Section 5).  Specific entry requirements for third-cycle studies in Innovation Sciences are those who have: completed a second-cycle degree that is relevant to the third-cycle subject Innovations in Energy and Environment  (Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 7, Section 40). completed a second-cycle degree that is relevant to the research project SmartRESs and the third-cycle subject Innovations in Energy and Environment. Other requirements The applicant must have: a Master‘s degree with technical focus within energy, physics, mechanics, computer science, environmental science, industrial engineering and management, or equivalent. a good knowledge of spoken and written English. It is meritorious if the applicant has: Knowledge of renewable energy systems, energy issues or energy transition. Experience of digitalization, data analysis, artificial intelligence, machine learning, simulation or digital twins. Knowledge of innovation, sustainable business development, circular economy or industrial transition. Experience of programming or analysis tools such as Python, R or equivalent. It is also good if the applicant has: Good knowledge of spoken and written Swedish.  Experience of, and a proactive attitude and strong collaboration skills towards cross-organizational and interdisciplinary settings.  Salary Doctoral students are employees of the University and paid a salary according to a uniform salary scale, adjusted in relation to the progress in education. Application Applications should be sent via Halmstad University's recruitment system Varbi (see link on this page).  How to design your application  General Information We value the qualities that gender balance and diversity bring to our organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds, gender, functionality and, not least, life experience. Read more about Halmstad University Information for International Applicants Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea what we have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit: International staff support

Örebro University and the School of Science and Technology are looking for one doctoral student for the doctoral programme in Computer Science, concluding with a doctoral degree. Start date: Fall 2026. The PhD student will belong to the graduate school within the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP). WASP is Sweden’s largest individual research program ever, a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. The program addresses research on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems acting in collaboration with humans, adapting to their environment through sensors, information and knowledge, and forming intelligent systems-of-systems. The vision of WASP is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software for the benefit of Swedish society and industry. Read more: https://wasp-sweden.org/ The graduate school within WASP is dedicated to provide the skills needed to analyze, develop, and contribute to the interdisciplinary area of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software. Through an ambitious program with research visits, partner universities, and visiting lecturers, the graduate school actively supports forming a strong multi-disciplinary and international professional network between PhD-students, researchers and industry. Project description The PhD student will be affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and will carry on research within the field of cybersecurity for embodied AI. While cybersecurity threats in AI are often studied in software-based environments, the physical embodiment of AI in robots and autonomous systems introduces new, largely unexplored risks and opportunities. This PhD project will investigate: How embodiment and physical configuration affect the cybersecurity posture of AI-driven systems; The role of self-awareness in security, i.e., how robots can assess their own vulnerabilities based on their embodiment and operational state; How dynamic reconfiguration can enhance resilience, e.g., redistributing sensor reliance, modifying behaviour or adjusting control strategies in response to attacks. Rather than relying solely on traditional security mechanisms, this research aims to explore how AI systems can proactively evaluate their own weak points and autonomously adapt to mitigate security risks. Supervision: The doctoral student will be supervised by Dr. Alberto Giaretta (primary) and Professor Mauro Conti (secondary). The programme, doctoral studentship, entry requirements and selection To see the job advertisement in its entirety, visit: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/job/?jid=20260197 Information For more information about the programme and the doctoral studentship, contact Dr. Alberto Giaretta (alberto.giaretta@oru.se). For administration issues, contact Prof. Martin Magnusson (martin.magnusson@oru.se). At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach. Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations. Application to the programme and for the doctoral studentship The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure. For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included: CV Proof that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (copies of the original certificate and official transcript for bachelor's and master's degrees) Independent project (degree project) Other relevant documents, course and degree certificates verifying eligibility Description of research interests – detailing the field of research you are interested in, including, if applicable, theoretical and methodological approaches (2-5 pages). As a main rule, application documents and attachments are to be written in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English. Certificates and documents in other languages verifying your qualifications and experience must be translated by an authorised translator to Swedish or English. A list of authorised translators can be obtained from Kammarkollegiet (the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency), http://www.kammarkollegiet.se/engelska/start. When you apply for admission, you automatically also apply for a doctoral studentship. More information for applicants will be found on our career site: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/ The application deadline is 3 August 2026. We look forward to receiving your application! As we have already made our choices in terms of external collaboration partners and marketing efforts for this recruitment process, we decline any contact with recruitment agencies and advertisers. As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.