Doctoral Researcher in Railway Engineering (DSII)

Karlstad University
📍 tampere, manner suomi, Finland 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 28, 2026

Job Description

Doctoral Researcher in Railway Engineering (DSII)

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary research and education. The Doctoral School of Industry Innovations (DSII) at Tampere University explores research questions directly relevant to industry and business. A Doctoral Researcher will complete a four‑year dissertation project under joint supervision by a university professor and a company representative.

The partner company is Vossloh Switch Systems, a global railway infrastructure company specialising in design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of switches and crossings for rail networks. This role focuses on the life cycle management of turnouts.

Goals

  • Develop mathematical models for turnouts’ ageing curves.
  • Understand main parameters influencing the curves and simulate them by changing parameters.
  • Assist the industry in moving fr...

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Job Details

  • Location tampere, manner suomi
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Science, Research and Teaching
  • Posted Date June 28, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 07, 2026