Research Assistant/Amanuensis in Design of a Roller Rig - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The Rail Vehicle research group at the Department of Engineering Mechanics in the School of Engineering Sciences KTH is looking for a student who wants to contribute to our current project on designing a test rig. The position is around 20% of full-time for 3-6 month (to be decided).

The following subtasks shall be carried out during the project time:

• Preparing a CAD model of the reference test rig design
• If possible, developing innovative variations of the reference test rig and preparing the CAD models
• Design and modelling of safety guards for the test rig in CAD environment
• Design and modelling of brackets/structures for instrumentation of the test rig
• The CAD model should have construction details (screws, welding, approximate tolerances of each part, etc.)
• Field study (where to buy the components; locating possible workshops for performing lathing, welding and the assembly job.)

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment

Qualifications

Requirements

You must be admitted to studies at MS level at KTH and have good:

• knowledge in English
• ability to express yourself in both speech and writing
• good grades

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. 

Preferred qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to have experience in working with Solid Edge.

It is a merit if the candidate has prior design experience.

Applicants must be strongly motivated for research and have an ability to work independently.

Trade union representatives

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Application

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

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Temporary employment for up to six months, or by agreement.

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