• The applicant should hold a recent M.Sc. degree related to production systems, automation, or similar. (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and similar)
• Good analytical skills and ability to work independently towards set research goals.
•  High social skills, ability to create networks, and ambition to take on responsibility.
• High proficiency in English. The project will include interviewing situations which also require proficiency in Swedish
• Additional desired applicant skills: Programming (e.g. xml, iOS, and Android), database management (SQL), visualization, human factors engineering, and mobile communication.

The division of production systems focuses on three areas: Sustainable Production, Virtual Production, and Production Ergonomics. We are 15 persons, including researchers, teachers, and PhD students. Our research and education is applied n several industrial sectors, e.g. automotive, food, process, and aerospace. A good balance between humans and technology is a core factor in our work.

The PhD project is part of Chalmers' Area of Advance Production and The Sustainable Production Initiative.