OpenFieldVirtual Engineering & Digital Twin Manufacturing Research Assistantship
Applied research post at the Virtual Engineering lab developing real-time digital twins, ergonomic virtual reality worker evaluations, and discrete event simulation models for automotive engine assembly lines.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Systems, or Industrial Informatics
- English language proficiency
- Working English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated skills in discrete-event simulation, CAD modeling, or VR industrial walkthroughs
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- SEK 29,000/month research stipend + industrial placement with Volvo Powertrain Skövde
- Application fee
- SEK 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Funded research grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Winter 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Skövde documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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