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Research Engineer in Ventilation

Join LKAB and help shape the future of underground mine ventilation. In this role, you will combine on-site measurements, advanced modelling, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver safe, efficient, and forward-looking ventilation solutions.

Location: Gällivare
Contract type: Tillsvidareanställning
Latest application date: 2026-02-24

Shaping the future

At LKAB, we are leading the transformation of our industry toward a sustainable future. Just as we aim to reshape the world, we are committed to developing every individual on our team, both personally and professionally. Are you ready to help shape the future of the mining and mineral industry?

Your role

As a Research Engineer in Ventilation, you will work hands‑on with mine ventilation performance and support the development of future ventilation solutions across LKAB’s underground operations. The role gives you a broad mix of fieldwork, modelling, analysis, and project participation in one of the world’s most innovative mining environments.

Your main responsibilities will include:

What you bring

You have prior experience in mine ventilation, with a focus on underground environmental measurements and ventilation modelling. Experience in mine infrastructure design and project execution is an advantage.

You are proficient in MS Office. Experience in ventilation modelling software is required, with Ventsim as the preferred tool. Experience in Deswik design, statistical analysis tools, and Power BI is considered an asset.

You have a strong interest in safety, new technologies, and continuous learning. You bring strong interpersonal and communication skills and are comfortable working in multicultural and cross-functional environments.

What we offer

In addition to the general benefits we offer — which you can find a bit further down — we can also offer you, who currently do not live in Sweden, the following:

Additional information

We strive for a fair and objective recruitment process. Therefore, we usually do not request cover letters. Instead, we ask you to answer questions related to the specific position you are applying for. Your responses help us understand your skills and experience, so please take the time to answer as clearly and thoroughly as possible.

Start: According to agreement

Location: Malmberget

Type of Employment: Permanent, full-time

Contact: For more information about the position, please contact our hiring manager Anu Martikainen on email: anu.martikainen@lkab.com

Union representatives Kiruna/ Svappavaara:

Union representatives Malmberget/Luleå/Stockholm:


Sofie Casselgren Talent Acquisition Partner

We have really good benefits

  • Free access to LKAB:s own gym and our partners´facilities in Norrbotten
  • Reward program
  • Wellness allowance and educational support, along with access to an art association, leisure club, mountain cabins, and family activities
  • Enhanced parental pay with up to 90% of your regular salary for up to six months (after one year of employment)
  • Support and assistance in cases of illness or questions about work environment, health, wellness, and rehabilitation
  • Compensation for dental care and protective eyewear, including terminal glasses
  • Opportunity to apply for scholarships for both your and your children’s studies
  • Access to our pension and insurance program with favourable rates

Background check during recruitment

To ensure quality during our recruitment processes, as well as part of our systematic security work, a background check will be carried out on the final candidate in certain recruitments. The purpose is to ensure a safe working environment and protect assets and sensitive information.

Please note that we’ve already decided on recruitment channels and marketing strategies.

We kindly but firmly ask not to be contacted by media sellers, recruitment sites and similar actors.

More on LKAB

LKAB is an international mining and minerals group based in northern Sweden, but with the whole world as its workplace. We lead the way towards carbon-free production and we do it together – in an open, warm and safe working environment with technology and development in focus. We welcome challenges, innovative ideas and initiative, always with gender equality and diversity in focus.

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Research Engineer in Ventilation

Location: Gällivare
Contract type: Tillsvidareanställning
Latest application date: 2026-02-24