Doctoral Student in Textile Technology

Creativity, knowledge, and innovation converge at the Swedish School of Textiles. Our unique lab environments and competencies relate to the majority of the textile value chain. Our close collaboration with both business and industry shapes our educational programmes and as a result, the Swedish School of Textiles is at the core of supplying the knowledge needed in the textile industry. Here, design, engineering, technology, production, business administration, and marketing meet, and that is why our textile research, textile innovation, and textile educational programmes are so strong. This makes the Swedish School of Textiles unique in Europe as well as an internationally recognised educational environment for its work towards a more sustainable textile value chain.

We are now looking for a doctoral student in textile technology with a focus on digital printing and the fabrication of electrical sensors for physiological signals integrated in smart textiles for sports, fitness, and well-being. The doctoral student will be part of the Textile Material Technology research group, led by Professor Vincent Nierstrasz, and of the research group Textiles and Wearable Sensors for P-Health, led by Professor Fernando Seoane.

Research will be carried out within the research school of Textiles and Fashion with a basis in the research group Textile Material Technology. In addition, close international collaboration is offered within the DiMO-Next consortium project. This collaboration is established between Sweden and Austria and travel between the countries can be expected. The subject focus is on the use of digital printing, such as inkjet and valve-jet, 3D printing, and the development of methods for textile manufacturing of textile-integrated physiological sensors for applications of smart textiles for sports, fitness, and well-being. 

A full-time doctoral student must devote at least 80% of their time to research studies and doctoral thesis work. Any remaining time, up to 20%, is for departmental duties consisting of teaching at Bachelor’s and Master’s level in relevant courses, supervision of degree projects, participation in external projects, and other assignments and/or administration at the Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.

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Employment takes place under the condition that the applicant fulfills the requirements and is accepted as a doctoral student. Admission will be with the Textiles and Fashion research school, specialisation in textile technology.

Applicants must have a Master's degree in chemistry, textiles, electrical engineering or similar. Furthermore, good oral and written proficiency in English is required. The position requires someone with good collaboration and initiative-taking qualities, an ability to work independently and in a structured way, as well as the ability to prioritise among work tasks. 

• Knowledge of physical chemistry, e.g. interface science and rheology.
• Knowledge of application technologies (like digital printing) and development of inkjet/vault inks for textiles.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering.
• knowledge of textile manufacturing methods and textile materials.

Type of employment: Doctoral studentship employment is conducted in accordance with the regulations outlined in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance.  If departmental duties are included, the doctoral education period is extended by a corresponding degree, however with a maximum of five years. The first employment period covers one year and is normally renewed by one year at a time.
Employment rate: 100%
Start date: 1 April 2024
Position location: Borås, Sweden
Registration number: PA2023/229

The position is placed at the Department of Textile Technology with Niina Hernández as immediate manager.

For further information on the research area, please contact Professor Vincent Nierstrasz ([email protected] ) and Professor Fernando Seoane Martinez ([email protected] ). Information about the research school can be provided by Director of Studies Eva Gustafsson ([email protected] ). For further information about the position, please contact Head of Department Niina Hernández ([email protected] ). The trade union representative is Matilda Johansson, Saco-S. Trade union representatives can be reached via the university switchboard, +46 (0)33-435 40 00.

You can apply for the position via our website by clicking on “Apply.” For more information on how to apply, please visit the Information for Applicants webpage. 

Write clearly in your application which position you are applying for and include the applicable reference number. A complete application should include the following electronic documents: 

For information on how to meet the requirement for English, please visit the webpage English language requirements .

After the application deadline, no additions can be made electronically.

Please submit your application by midnight 21 March 2024 (CET, Central European Time).

The University of Borås provides good work conditions and benefits. Our modern campus is located in the city centre with good access to public transport. It offers good commuting opportunities. Working for sustainable societal development throughout our operations and working to promote diversity, equality, and accessibility are a given at the University of Borås.

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