Doctoral student in Energy Engineering

the opportunity to work with real BESS–PV systems. From an experimental perspective, you will develop monitoring and data acquisition protocols and implement practical solutions to assess and improve system performance. As part of the project, you will apply advanced data analysis methods to analyse the operation of BESS–PV systems, investigate their performance, and assess their potential to support the continued integration of PV technologies in buildings and electricity grids. Since the large-scale deployment of these systems will have impacts beyond technical performance, you will also evaluate their broader sustainability implications. This includes assessing environmental, social, and economic aspects using methodologies such as Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA). LCSA is a standardised scientific approach used to quantify the impacts of products and technologies throughout their entire life cycle. As the project involves collaboration between research institutions in Sweden and Norway, you will have the opportunity to visit and work with partner institutions, contributing to the development of research collaborations across the Nordic region. You will also collaborate with other doctoral students within the SOLVE competence centre. The centre will offer dedicated doctoral courses that you will attend together with other PhD students involved in SOLVE. The doctoral student position is full-time and time-limited in accordance with Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance. The position will start as soon as possible, by agreement, and is located at the School of Information and Engineering at Campus Borlänge. As a doctoral student, you will belong to the Department of Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Economics (SITE) at Dalarna University and conduct your research within the Sustainable Energy Research Centre (SERC). You will be formally admitted to the Doctoral Programme in Resource-Efficient Built Environment, specialising in Energy Systems in the Built Environment. **Are you the person we are looking for?** Only applicants who are accepted, or have been accepted, to a postgraduate programme at a university can be employed as doctoral students. Basic eligibility for doctoral education is granted to those who have: 1. completed an advanced-level degree, 2. completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are at an advanced level, or 3. acquired essentially equivalent knowledge through other means, either within or outside the country. **Formal requirements** 1. Completed an advanced-level degree in engineering or natural sciences, with energy as a central subject and relevance to the area of resource-efficient built environments, or equivalent knowledge. In the case of a foreign degree, an individual assessment will be carried out. 2. Completed a degree project at an advanced level with a passing grade within the degree described above. 3. Good ability to communicate orally and in writing in English. **Meritorious** The following is considered advantageous: 1. Experience with or knowledge of battery energy storage systems (BESS), photovoltaic (PV) systems, or related energy technologies. 2. Experience with experimental work, data analysis, and programming. 3. Experience with energy systems modelling, simulation tools, machine learning, or sustainability assessment methods. **Personal characteristics** You should have a strong sense of initiative and be able to work independently, both practically and theoretically. Good analytical and creative skills are important, as well as a strong interest in acquiring new knowledge. We are looking for someone who is a good team member, contributes actively to a collaborative research environment, and values knowledge sharing and cooperation with colleagues. You will be expected to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders within SOLVE, as well as actively engage with other PhD students and researchers. **Assessment criteria** In this recruitment, the university will consider the person who, after a qualitative overall assessment, is deemed to have the best conditions to fulfil the duties of the position. **Other** Högskolan Dalarna operates on two campuses, Falun and Borlänge. This position is at our campus in Borlänge. **Application documents** Your application must include: 1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2. One-page motivation letter 3. Transcripts 4. References If you have any questions regarding these documents, please contact rekrytering@du.se. **Welcome with your application!** You apply via our website no later than 2026-09-20. We refrain from any contact with advertising vendors. We have made our strategic choices for this recruitment. **Contacts:** Anders Forsman Department Head, [afm@du.se](mailto:afm@du.se) André Augusto Professor of Energy Engineering [anau@du.se](mailto:anau@du.se) At Dalarna University, you play a part in shaping the future. Our mandate is to educate and research current issues. Working closely with both society at large and the private and public sectors, we create exciting opportunities and experiences for students and staff alike. Our academic environment is founded on the principles of openness, courage, and responsibility, and we value the competence and creativity of our approximately 700 employees. With its two campuses, Dalarna University attracts students and researchers from around the world. Currently, we have about 17 800 registered students. Welcome. ## Kontaktpersoner Länk till den här sidan https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I003/595/main?site=9&validator=2c1ffee45de329aad745eae3fab18ce1&lang=SE&rmpage=job&rmjob=2748&rmlang=SE