项目介绍

2026年5月13日

Description of the workplace

This PhD position is based in the Sustainable Energy Systems Division at the Department of Energy Sciences. Within Sustainable Energy Systems, we conduct research and provide education on the development of efficient and environmentally friendly energy systems, with a specific focus on grid-connected energy systems such as electricity, district heating and gas, as well as the markets surrounding these systems. The division has around 20 staff members, two-thirds of whom are PhD students. At an international level, we collaborate with universities and institutes in Europe, Asia and North America.

Project description

The Department of Energy Sciences has received EU funding to participate in a larger project aimed at identifying solutions for scaling up the implementation of low-temperature solutions for district heating operations.  Within the framework of the project, effective business models for low-temperature solutions will be identified, and it is primarily in this field that you, as a PhD student, will be working. You may also be involved in other projects over time. In addition, you will contribute to teaching on some of our energy courses, alongside other relevant departmental duties.

Tasks and responsibilities

The main duties of a PhD student are to focus on their doctoral studies; you will therefore be admitted as both a student and an employee at Lund University.

Your duties will include participation in research projects as well as doctoral courses. They will also involve contributing to teaching and other departmental work, though this should not exceed 20% of your working hours.

Research focus

Research into business models related to energy systems. Your PhD studies will, among other things, be linked to the EU project, which involves establishing an understanding of how innovative district heating solutions (low-temperature) from case studies in a number of European countries can be configured, and how these solutions can be brought to market by developing effective business models. LTH possesses unique expertise in the field of low-temperature district heating, both in terms of technology and business modelling. In your role, you will work to drive forward and develop the research frontiers within this field.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• a second-cycle degree within a relevant subject area, completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at the second-cycle level, or in some other way acquired essentially equivalent knowledge within or outside the country.
• specific qualifications established at faculty level, for example:
  at least 90 higher education credits relevant to the subject of the doctoral programme, of which at least 60 higher education credits must be at advanced level, including an in-depth project worth at least 30 higher education credits at advanced level within the subject area.
• good ability to utilize the doctoral studies.
• very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
• knowledge of business models.

Merits for the position are:

• credits from industrial and/or financial studies.
• experience from the district heating field.
• experience from energy business models.

We offer 

Lund University is a government agency, which means that you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favourable occupational pension.  As a doctoral student at Lund University, you are both admitted as a student and employed, which gives you several benefits. Read more about being admitted and employed at the university’s website. Find out more on the University website about working with us.

About the employment

This is a fixed-term position for a total of four years, on a full-time basis, with a start date to be agreed. As a general rule, employment at Lund University is based in Sweden; you are therefore expected to be able to carry out your work on-site at Lund.

Provisions regarding employment as a doctoral student are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 5, Sections 1–7. Provisions regarding admission to doctoral studies are set out in Chapter 6, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). Further information is available on the University’s website.

Other information 

For PhD students, there is a specific pay scale linked to each faculty, and salaries are set in accordance with the current pay scale.

How to apply

Applications must be written in English and should include a CV, including a list of publications, and a personal statement explaining why you are interested in the post and how it aligns with your research achievements. The application must also include a copy of your doctoral degree or equivalent, as well as any other supporting documents you wish to submit (copies of transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”.

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