项目介绍

2026年4月3日

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Description of the workplace

The Department of Building and Environmental Technology at Lund University comprises several departments, of which the Division of Fire Safety Engineering is one. The department conducts research and teaching linked to society’s needs for infrastructure and construction. This also includes consideration of safety aspects and the development of methods for managing the consequences of fires and similar accidents in society.

Research in fire safety engineering refers to physical and chemical processes associated with the onset, growth, spread and extinguishing of fires, interactions between fire and buildings, facilities, natural resources, etc., systems for preventing or detecting fire or limiting its consequences, as well as evacuation and human behaviour in the event of a fire. The intention is to find cost-effective, sustainable and innovative methods to keep damage to people, the environment and property at an acceptable level.

The work is usually carried out in smaller research groups linked to a certain subject area. The work is also characterized by an interdisciplinary approach with collaboration across subject boundaries and with colleagues in other departments within the university. The Division of Fire Safety Engineering consists of about 20 researchers, doctoral students and administrative staff. Most have their workplace in Lund, but some also work from other locations, e.g. from Campus Helsingborg.

The work environment is characterized by commitment, cooperation, creativity and personal responsibility. We strive for an egalitarian and inclusive work environment with an even gender distribution. It is stimulating work with varied tasks, which is why there are good opportunities for professional development. 

Being a doctoral student 

As a doctoral student, you are both admitted as a student and employed at Lund University. 

As a doctoral student, you will be trained in a scientific approach. In short, you will be trained to think critically and analytically, to solve problems independently using the right methods, and to develop an awareness of research ethics. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work on projects, to develop your leadership and pedagogical skills. Throughout your studies, you will be guided by supervisors. Doctoral studies end with a thesis and a doctoral degree.

More about being a doctoral student at LTH on lth.se. 

Subject and project description

This doctoral position relates to the area of evacuation in emergency scenarios using virtual reality and physiological measurements as an experimental method. In particular, this doctoral position refers to the development, use and testing of Virtual Reality tools and physiological measurements for the study of human behaviour in emergency evacuation scenarios. This includes both development of multi-sensorial VR scenarios as well as their testing for evacuation and human behaviour studies. Research in this field is performed in relation to the Helsingborg Safety Hub located in Lund University Campus Helsingborg.

Work duties

You will primarily devote yourself to your doctoral programme, which includes participation in research projects as well as third cycle courses, seminars and conferences. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%). You are also expected to go to conferences, nationally and internationally, to present your work and discuss with peers.

Qualifications 

To be eligible for admission and employment as a doctoral student, you must fulfil the requirements below.

Admission requirements 

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant: 

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or 
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or 
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Fire Safety if the applicant has: 

• a BSc in Fire Protection Engineering comprising 210 credits, or
• a second-cycle degree in a relevant field.

Additional requirements

In order to complete the doctoral programme in question, the following are also required: 

• good ability to take own initiative and ability to drive work forward
• good ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
• good written and oral communication skills
• good ability to cooperate
• very good knowledge of English, spoken and written
• knowledge related to the field of evacuation

Other qualifications

For the doctoral programme in question, the following are considered as other qualifications: 

• good ability to use game engines (e.g. Unity, Unreal or Godot) and programming skills (e.g. Java, or C#).
• knowledge related to the analysis of physiological data.
• knowledge in the area of game development.
• previous thesis work related to the subject area

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.

More about working at Lund University on lu.se. 

About the employment 

The employment is a fixed-term employment at full time, starting as agreed. The position is mainly located in Campus Helsingborg. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. In the case of teaching and other departmental duties, the employment is extended accordingly. Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

More about terms of employment for doctoral students on Lund University’s Staffpages. 

Other

Interviews will be held in Lund/Helsingborg or remotely via Teams. Contact person for the position is Dr Enrico Ronchi at the division of fire safety engineering, enrico.ronchi@brand.lth.se. 

How to apply

Applications shall be written in English and include: 

• CV and a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the doctoral programme/employment and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. 
• Copies of issued study certificates and/or awarded degree certificates. These must confirm that you meet the general and specific admission requirements for the doctoral programme and show that you have the subject knowledge required for the doctoral programme project. 
• A copy of your Master thesis or equivalent or a summary if the work is not finished.
• One recommendation letter
• Other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.)

We welcome your application.

About Faculty of Engineering

LTH is Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering. At LTH we educate people, build knowledge for the future and work hard for the development of society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative advancements in technology, architecture and design. We have nearly 12,000 students. Every year, our researchers – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – publish around 100 theses and 2 000 scientific findings. In addition, a number of research results and degree projects are transformed into innovations. Together we explore and create – to benefit the world.