Sweden · PhD · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Salaried PhD Position in Embedded Systems & Real-Time Software Engineering

Fully funded four-year salaried doctoral employment within MDU's world-leading Embedded Systems research environment, developing verified real-time software for industrial autonomous vehicles.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 90
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Demonstrated background in C/C++, real-time operating systems, or formal methods
Recommendation letters: Two academic or industry reference letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Salaried Swedish university employee: SEK 32,500–SEK 36,500/month + full social security
Application fee: SEK 0
Tuition / joining costs: SEK 0 (Doctoral education is tuition-free in Sweden)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 30, 2026 (Winter Intake)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Mälardalens University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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