Opportunity Description
Job Description
The position is to create new knowledge for academia and industry in railway engineering concerning the life cycle management of turnouts. The main goals are:
- Develop mathematical models for turnout ageing curves.
- Understand key parameters influencing curves and simulate changes.
- Support the industry in moving from corrective to predictive maintenance.
As a Doctoral Researcher you will:
- Conduct literature review and collaborate with the partner company and Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.
- Develop mathematical models to evaluate the remaining useful life of turnouts.
- Publish results in peer‑reviewed journals, conferences, and industry events.
- Teach approximately 5 % of annual working hours.
The work will be supervised by Associate Professor Heikki Luomala, with support from the steering group including company representatives.
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