Postdoc position in Discrete-Event Systems for Automation
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
2025-08-29
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We are an internationally renowned research group that views automation engineering as a key enabler for new methods and applications, driving and benefiting from the ongoing digitalization of society. Our research emphasizes social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
As a postdoc, you will become part of a dynamic team that offers a stimulating and flexible work environment, with opportunities for collaboration and networking both within Chalmers and internationally. Chalmers is an employer that actively promotes equal opportunities for women and men.
Project overview
The project concerns applying supervisory control theory to security in a broad sense, both as off-line and on-line approaches. The work is collaborative in nature, bridging both academic research and industrial applications. In addition to theoretical research, the work might involve implementing new algorithms in the SCT tool Supremica, which is developed by the Automation group.
Main responsibilities
• Conduct research in collaboration with senior researchers and PhD students in the Automation group, with the primary goal of qualifying for a future academic career.
• Contribute to research projects within discrete-event systems, supervisory control theory, and formal verification of automation systems.
• Engage in teaching at undergraduate and master's levels, if required.
• Collaborate with partners across academia, industry, and society.
Qualifications
• PhD degree in control and automation or a related field, with specialization in discrete-event systems, supervisory control theory, and/or formal verification of automation systems. The PhD should have been awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline.*
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
*The date on your doctoral degree certificate is considered the official date of completion. Exceptions to the three-year eligibility limit may be made for documented circumstances such as parental leave, sick leave, or military service.
Contract terms
The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension.
The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.
What we offer
• As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
• Read more about Sweden's generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.
Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence.
If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.
How to apply
The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
CV
• A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.
• Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.
Personal letter
• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.
• An outline of your future goals and research focus.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.
Application deadline: 29 September, 2025
For questions, please contact:
Martin Fabian, Professor Automation
fabian@chalmers.se, +46 709 288 456
• ** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
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