{"data":{"id":207730,"slug":"phd-student-in-cyber-physical-systems","type":"job","title":"PhD Student in Cyber-Physical Systems","description":"Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? As a doctoral student with us, you will work closely with leading researchers in a strong, international research environment, with access to advanced laboratory equipment and solid funding opportunities. You will be offered secure employment, high-quality supervision, and room to grow, both as a researcher and as a person.\nDo you want to build the next generation of electronics?\n \nEurope is racing to regain ground in semiconductor technology, and chiplets \u2013 several small dies packaged together into one working system \u2013 are one of the keys. The hard part is not the dies, but the interconnects between them.\n \nWe are looking for a PhD student to create those interconnects in a fully additive way: laser micromachining, selective metallisation and new photosensitive materials, without high-temperature sintering and with minimal material waste. The work is experimental, carried out in our own laboratories together with European industry.\n \nThe EISLAB division at Lule\u00e5 University of Technology conducts research in electronic systems design, sensor systems, cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things and machine learning, and works on electronics from material and process to a finished, verified component.\n \nWe work in close cooperation with companies such as Bosch, Ericsson, Volvo, Infineon, Boliden, LKAB and SKF, with leading international universities, and in large European research programmes such as Arrowhead Tools, coordinated by LTU.\n \nThis position belongs to our growing work on additive manufacturing for chiplet packaging, where EISLAB is responsible for the packaging part within a European consortium.\n \nSubject description\n \nCyber-Physical Systems focuses on integrated software and application architectures with implementations of massively distributed embedded systems that interact with each other and their environment to enable secure, goal-driven, autonomous and evolvable solutions.\n \nProject description\n \nE2PACKMAN is a \u20ac93.7 million European flagship project building the next generation of semiconductor packaging \u2013 the part of chip making that decides how small, fast and powerful electronics can get. You will join a team that works with 60 partners from 13 countries, including Europe's leading semiconductor manufacturers and research institutes, to develop new materials, equipment and processes and prove them out on real industrial use cases. EISLAB is responsible for the packaging technology developed here.\n \nDuties\n \nYour main tasks are to:\ndevelop additive techniques for patterning micro- and nanoscale metal interconnects in multilayer devices\nidentify and optimise polymers and photosensitive materials for additive manufacturing\nestablish femtosecond or picosecond laser micro-drilling and selective metallisation for high-aspect-ratio vertical interconnects\ncharacterise the results (SEM, AFM, XCT, optical microscopy) for geometric accuracy, durability and interfacial strength\nvalidate scalability and sustainability: less material waste, better energy efficiency, no high-temperature sintering, compatibility with industrial HDI packaging\n\n \nYou will publish in scientific journals, present at international conferences and collaborate with academic and industrial partners across Europe as well as with researchers and PhD students at LTU. The work is largely independent, but you will receive continuous supervision.\n \nAs a PhD student you work towards a doctoral degree in accordance with the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance: most of your time is devoted to research, and you also take doctoral courses. Both are planned and documented in your individual study plan.\n \nQualifications\n \nWe are looking for an analytical and motivated colleague who can drive experimental research both independently and in a team.\n \nRequirements:\nA master's degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering, electronics, materials science, nanotechnology, microelectronics, engineering physics or a related field\nExperience of experimental laboratory work in micro- or nanofabrication, materials processing or electronics manufacturing\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams\nExcellent spoken and written English\n\n \nDesirable:\nMicro- and nanofabrication techniques such as laser direct writing, electroless plating, photolithography or additive manufacturing\nCharacterisation tools such as XCT, SEM or AFM\nCAD and simulation tools such as CLEWIN, ANSYS or COMSOL\nElectronics packaging, HDI substrates or chiplet architectures\nCleanroom experience\n\n \nDo you not meet every desirable point? Apply anyway. We do not expect anyone to tick every box \u2013 much of this expertise is built during the doctoral studies themselves.\n \nFor further information about a specific subject see http:\/\/www.ltu.se\/research\/Utbildning-pa-forskarniva\/Studieplaner\/Allmanna-studieplaner-Teknisk-fakultetsnamnd?l=en\n \nFurther information\n \nEmployment as a PhD student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other department duties may be added with max 20%. Placement: Lule\u00e5. Starting: by arrangement.\n \nFor each position, a preliminary https:\/\/www.ltu.se\/en\/about-the-university\/work-with-us\/applying-for-a-job#h-Informationonpaytransparency is provided based on the requirements, responsibilities, and market conditions associated with the role.\n \nFor further information about the position, please contact Dr. Shailesh Singh Chouhan, +46 920-49 2165, mailto:shailesh.chouhan@ltu.se\n \nhttps:\/\/www.ltu.se\/en\/about-the-university\/work-with-us\/applying-for-a-job#h-Tradeunioncontacts\n \nIn case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.\n \nApplication\n \nWe prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities. Mark your application with the reference number below. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish.\n \nClosing date for applications: 31 October 2026\nReference number: 4728-2026","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"PhD Student in Cyber-Physical Systems ","description_original":"Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? As a doctoral student with us, you will work closely with leading researchers in a strong, international research environment, with access to advanced laboratory equipment and solid funding opportunities. You will be offered secure employment, high-quality supervision, and room to grow, both as a researcher and as a person.\nDo you want to build the next generation of electronics?\n\u00a0\nEurope is racing to regain ground in semiconductor technology, and chiplets \u2013 several small dies packaged together into one working system \u2013 are one of the keys. The hard part is not the dies, but the interconnects between them.\n\u00a0\nWe are looking for a PhD student to create those interconnects in a fully additive way: laser micromachining, selective metallisation and new photosensitive materials, without high-temperature sintering and with minimal material waste. The work is experimental, carried out in our own laboratories together with European industry.\n\u00a0\nThe EISLAB division at Lule\u00e5 University of Technology conducts research in electronic systems design, sensor systems, cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things and machine learning, and works on electronics from material and process to a finished, verified component.\n\u00a0\nWe work in close cooperation with companies such as Bosch, Ericsson, Volvo, Infineon, Boliden, LKAB and SKF, with leading international universities, and in large European research programmes such as Arrowhead Tools, coordinated by LTU.\n\u00a0\nThis position belongs to our growing work on additive manufacturing for chiplet packaging, where EISLAB is responsible for the packaging part within a European consortium.\n\u00a0\nSubject description\n\u00a0\nCyber-Physical Systems focuses on integrated software and application architectures with implementations of massively distributed embedded systems that interact with each other and their environment to enable secure, goal-driven, autonomous and evolvable solutions.\n\u00a0\nProject description\n\u00a0\nE2PACKMAN is a \u20ac93.7 million European flagship project building the next generation of semiconductor packaging \u2013 the part of chip making that decides how small, fast and powerful electronics can get. You will join a team that works with 60 partners from 13 countries, including Europe's leading semiconductor manufacturers and research institutes, to develop new materials, equipment and processes and prove them out on real industrial use cases. EISLAB is responsible for the packaging technology developed here.\n\u00a0\nDuties\n\u00a0\nYour main tasks are to:\ndevelop additive techniques for patterning micro- and nanoscale metal interconnects in multilayer devices\nidentify and optimise polymers and photosensitive materials for additive manufacturing\nestablish femtosecond or picosecond laser micro-drilling and selective metallisation for high-aspect-ratio vertical interconnects\ncharacterise the results (SEM, AFM, XCT, optical microscopy) for geometric accuracy, durability and interfacial strength\nvalidate scalability and sustainability: less material waste, better energy efficiency, no high-temperature sintering, compatibility with industrial HDI packaging\n\n\u00a0\nYou will publish in scientific journals, present at international conferences and collaborate with academic and industrial partners across Europe as well as with researchers and PhD students at LTU. The work is largely independent, but you will receive continuous supervision.\n\u00a0\nAs a PhD student you work towards a doctoral degree in accordance with the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance: most of your time is devoted to research, and you also take doctoral courses. Both are planned and documented in your individual study plan.\n\u00a0\nQualifications\n\u00a0\nWe are looking for an analytical and motivated colleague who can drive experimental research both independently and in a team.\n\u00a0\nRequirements:\nA master's degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering, electronics, materials science, nanotechnology, microelectronics, engineering physics or a related field\nExperience of experimental laboratory work in micro- or nanofabrication, materials processing or electronics manufacturing\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams\nExcellent spoken and written English\n\n\u00a0\nDesirable:\nMicro- and nanofabrication techniques such as laser direct writing, electroless plating, photolithography or additive manufacturing\nCharacterisation tools such as XCT, SEM or AFM\nCAD and simulation tools such as CLEWIN, ANSYS or COMSOL\nElectronics packaging, HDI substrates or chiplet architectures\nCleanroom experience\n\n\u00a0\nDo you not meet every desirable point? Apply anyway. We do not expect anyone to tick every box \u2013 much of this expertise is built during the doctoral studies themselves.\n\u00a0\nFor further information about a specific subject see http:\/\/www.ltu.se\/research\/Utbildning-pa-forskarniva\/Studieplaner\/Allmanna-studieplaner-Teknisk-fakultetsnamnd?l=en\n\u00a0\nFurther information\n\u00a0\nEmployment as a PhD student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other department duties may be added with max 20%. Placement: Lule\u00e5. Starting: by arrangement.\n\u00a0\nFor each position, a preliminary https:\/\/www.ltu.se\/en\/about-the-university\/work-with-us\/applying-for-a-job#h-Informationonpaytransparency is provided based on the requirements, responsibilities, and market conditions associated with the role.\n\u00a0\nFor further information about the position, please contact Dr. Shailesh Singh Chouhan, +46 920-49 2165, mailto:shailesh.chouhan@ltu.se\n\u00a0\nhttps:\/\/www.ltu.se\/en\/about-the-university\/work-with-us\/applying-for-a-job#h-Tradeunioncontacts\n\u00a0\nIn case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.\n\u00a0\nApplication\n\u00a0\nWe prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities. Mark your application with the reference number below. 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