Postdoc in Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for photovoltaic systems - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The main work in the advertized position is research in EMC with a focus on electromagnetic interference caused by solar photovoltaic installations. This includes analysis of causes, and assessment and development of suitable mitigation methods. Some involvement in relevant education tasks may also be included.

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
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH
• Electromagnetic Engineering is a division of the EECS school at KTH, consisting of teachers, researchers and PhD students all contributing to intensive, high quality research and education in a friendly and open atmosphere. The staff have a highly international background, and have English as the working language. The division is internationally well established, with many research collaborations with excellent partners around the world, working in various European and nationally funded projects.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in electrical engineering, electronics, electrophysics with suitable focus, or similar or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (There are exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave: kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume).
• The applicant should have a strong background in at least one of the following areas: electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), technical modelling, or power electronics.
• The successful candidate will have excellent academic merits, and well developed skills in analytical work and problem solving.

Preferred qualifications

• We seek a strongly motivated person with good ability to work in collaboration and also to work independently.
• Competence in spoken and written English is necessary for discussion and for publication and presentation of research results in international journals and conferences.
• Desirable qualities are documented pedagogical ability and an awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with particular focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

Trade union representatives

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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.

The application must include:

1. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
2. Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
3. Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Not more than two pages long.
4. Representative publications or technical reports, each document no longer than 10 pages. For longer documents (e.g. a thesis) attach a summary, and provide a link to the full version.
5. Two recommendation letters, and contact details for two reference people. We reserve the right to contact the references only for candidates at the final stage of selection.

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).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

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