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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
Subject description
Dynamic markets, to which the companies need to adapt constantly, intensified competition, emergence of innovative and even disruptive technologies, higher demands for customised solutions, shorter product development cycle times, and concern for sustainability issues puts pressure on industrial companies. This calls for new or modified ways to carry out product development. The commonly used stage-gate product development processes is therefore challenged and there might be a need to reconsider how product development is carried out in order to stay competitive.
This doctoral candidate position will address how product development in industry, given companies specific situations, should be carried out efficiently and effectively from idea generation to full-scale production to result in products that are attractive for customers. The product development activities must also fit the company’s development strategy and be produced with high quality at attainable costs. The main research topic will focus on how to organise, structure and carry out product development, including use of appropriate methods, tools, and techniques. The research will investigate how alternatives to, or combination with, the commonly used stage-gate process in industry can be applied, as well as when and why they are relevant alternatives to the stage-gate process.
Work duties
The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching within first and second cycle education and other departmental duties such as related research projects and work in the Additive Manufacturing laboratory (no more than 20%).
Admission requirements
A person meets the general admission requirements for third cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant:
A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Innovation Engineering if the applicant has:
Additional requirements:
Assessment criteria
Selection for third cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:
Other assessment criteria:
Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through his or her experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.
Terms of employment
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.
Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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First day of employment | As soon as possible |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2020/2135 |
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Published | 26.Jun.2020 |
Last application date | 31.Jul.2020 11:59 PM CEST |