Summary
Blekinge Institute of Technology is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the three-year WorkFlex+ project. This interdisciplinary initiative aims to build resilient hybrid workplaces for sustainable retention in collaboration with major technology-intensive companies like Ericsson, SONY, and Telenor.
Postdoctoral position in Software Engineering with the focus on Hybrid and Remote work, (BTH) Sweden
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Key Information
| Feature | Details |
| Department | Department of Software Engineering |
| Location | Karlskrona, Sweden |
| Employment Level | Full-time (100%) |
| Duration | 2–3 years (temporary, with possibility of extension) |
| Commencement | To be agreed (Target: September 2026) |
Research Area
The research focuses on the intersection of software engineering, organizational behavior, and future ways of working, specifically investigating how hybrid work arrangements influence:
- Learning and collaboration
- Innovation and creative capacity
- Organizational performance
Eligibility / Qualification
- Required: A doctoral degree (PhD) or a foreign degree equivalent to a doctoral degree in Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), CSCW, or a related field.
- Preference: Candidates who have been awarded their doctoral degree within the last three years.
- Language: Proficiency in written and oral English.
Job Description
As part of the Department of Software Engineering research team, you will:
- Investigate onboarding practices, social networks, and management control mechanisms regarding retention in hybrid environments.
- Study the impact of hybrid work on innovation processes, knowledge sharing, and collective problem-solving.
- Design and conduct empirical studies (surveys, interviews, observations, social network analysis, and digital trace data).
- Co-design interventions and evaluate work practices with industrial partners.
- Develop evidence-based frameworks, models, and toolkits.
- Publish and present research findings to academic and industrial audiences.
- Participate in teaching or supervision (up to 20% of work time).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the official portal. Please follow the instructions provided on the BTH Vacancies page.
Last Date for Application
2026-07-30
