Job description
The work consists of:
- designing and implementing software prototypes
- designing and implementing demonstrators
- maintain the existing software tools
- participating to experiments in the context of software engineering research.
The work will be in the open-source world, for example related to:
https://github.com/chains-project
Qualifications
Requirements
- A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence.
- The expected qualification is a bachelor or master degree in computer science.
Preferred qualifications
- A specialization in software engineering, and an experience in research lab is a plus.
- Also collaborative abilities and independence skills are valuable.
- It''s commendable if you have awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.
Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.
Join us at KTH
KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.
Learn more about our benefits and what it''s like to work and grow at KTH.
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To apply for the position
Log into KTH''s recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.
The application must include:
- CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
- Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
- Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally two pages long.
Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).
About the employment
The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 1 years, with access according to agreement.
Other information
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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
Type of employment: Special fixed-term employment
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 100%
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: PA-2026-2625
Contact:
- Martin Monperrus, monperrus@kth.se
Published: 2026-07-08
Last application date: 2026-08-30
Fields: Informatics, Programming Languages, Software Engineering
