Postdoc in Electrotechnical modeling of energy storage systems - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Electromagnetic engineering is a division within the EECS school at KTH. It consists of teachers, researchers and doctoral students who contribute to a high professional standard of intensive work and quality results, as well as a pleasant and open environment. The staff has an international background and the working language is English. The department is internationally established, has many research partnerships with excellent partners all over the world and is involved in several European and national projects.

Job description

Research and development on electrotechnical modeling, and analysis, of energy storage systems for smart services, with focus on integrity, in a future power grid.

Likely work tasks are the design of experimental setup, measurements on different energy storage systems and analysis of data. The position is connected to the project “Energy STOrage for smart Meter Privacy - STOMP” financed by the Swedish Energy Agency.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold or be about to receive a doctoral degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent). The doctoral degree must have been obtained within the last three years from the application deadline (some exceptions for special grounds, for instance sick leave and parental leave). The candidate should have a strong background from at least one of the areas; electrotechnical modeling, energy storage, power engineering.

The successful applicant should have an outstanding research and publication record. Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills are a requirement. We are looking for a strongly motivated person, who is able to work independently. Good command of English orally and in writing is required to present and publish research results.

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Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The application should contain the following:

1. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
2. Copies of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations to English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages.
3. Brief explanation of why you want to conduct research, about your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals; max 2 pages long.
4. Representative publications or technical reports: Document no more than 10 pages each. For longer documents (eg dissertations), attach a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.
5. Two recommendation letters
6. Contact information for two reference persons. We reserve the right to contact references only for selected candidates.

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