OpenFieldUniversity West PhD Employment in Production Technology (Fully Salaried)
Four-year salaried doctoral appointment based at the Production Technology Centre (PTC) conducting experimental research in aerospace metallurgy and laser metal deposition.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- MSc in Mechanical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering
- English language proficiency
- English 6 (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis in metal additive manufacturing, thermal spraying, or robotic automation
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee contacts
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% full-time salaried employment starting at 31,500 SEK/month (~€33,000/year) + benefits
- Application fee
- 0 SEK
- Tuition / joining costs
- 0 SEK (salaried employee status; no tuition fees in Sweden)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University West documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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