Postdoctoral Researcher in Digital and Sustainable Production Logistics

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Job Responsibilities We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher who wants to contribute to the future of sustainable and digitalized production systems through research conducted in close collaboration with industry. The project focuses on developing digitally enabled and automation-ready material flows in warehousing and internal logistics in the pharmaceutical industry. The goal is to improve material visibility, traceability, and information management to create more efficient, resilient, and sustainable production systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of academia and industry through close collaboration with AstraZeneca. The research includes developing design guidelines for automation-ready production logistics, standardized information flows, and future logistics solutions in real production environments. The position involves conducting empirical research on-site at AstraZeneca in Södertälje, publishing in leading scientific journals, and developing new research initiatives with a strong research group at KTH and industrial partners. This position is part of KTH's PROCEED initiative for research activities in Södertälje, offering a unique opportunity for research collaboration with Traton/Scania and AstraZeneca. To enable close collaboration and cooperation, regular physical presence in Södertälje is an important part of the position. The position offers excellent opportunities to build a strong international network, develop your own research, and contribute to industry's green transition. Qualifications Requirements Completed doctoral degree or foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree in industrial engineering, production engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, logistics, or a related field. This qualification requirement must be met by the time the employment decision is made. Publications in peer-reviewed journals relevant to the position. Collaboration skills and social competence to develop ideas together and work with industrial and academic partners. Ability to perform work at two locations: AstraZeneca's facility in Södertälje and KTH's campus in central Stockholm. Merits At the final application deadline, a maximum of three years since the doctoral degree or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree was awarded. Experience with qualitative research and industrial collaboration. Familiarity with production systems, internal logistics, or warehouse operations. Knowledge of MES, WMS, ERP systems, or industrial automation technology is a merit. Ability to work collaboratively and critically reflect on your own work. Commitment to and awareness of equality, diversity, and equal opportunities. Swedish language skills are a merit, as on-site collaboration with the company is strengthened by the ability to communicate in Swedish. We will place great emphasis on personal qualities. Become Part of KTH KTH shapes the future through education, research, and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in driving and contributing to the transition to a sustainable society. Here you are offered the opportunity to grow and develop at a creative and dynamic workplace with good working conditions and benefits. Equality, diversity, and equal terms are a quality matter and a natural part of KTH's values as a university and public authority. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work and develop at KTH. Trade Union Representatives Contact information for trade union representatives. Application You apply through KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have primary responsibility for ensuring your application is complete when submitted. The application should include: CV including relevant work experience and knowledge. Cover letter. A brief research description (maximum 2 pages) explaining your suitability for the project, your research interests, and how you would contribute to the project's goals. Copy of degree certificate and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents were not issued in one of these languages. Contact information for at least two academic references. The application must be received by KTH no later than the final application deadline at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). About the Employment The employment is permanent, but maximum two years A postdoctoral appointment is a time-limited meritorious position with a primary focus on research intended as a first step in a career after completing a doctorate. Other Information For information on the processing of personal data in connection with recruitment. It is possible that employment at KTH is classified as security sensitive. If this is the case for this particular position, a security clearance of the applicant will be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) after consent. In these cases, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved after security clearance. We decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and vendors of job advertisements.Job Responsibilities We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher who wants to contribute to the future of sustainable and digitalized production systems through research conducted in close collaboration with industry. The project focuses on developing digitally enabled and automation-ready material flows in warehousing and internal logistics in the pharmaceutical industry. The goal is to improve material visibility, traceability, and information management to create more efficient, resilient, and sustainable production systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the…

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26. 6. 2026

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