Postdoc in High Voltage Engineering, specializing on high voltage bushings - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The research group in high voltage engineering at KTH is offering a Postdoctor position dealing with development of on-line diagnostic of reactor- and transformer bushings. The work within the research group focus on condition-based maintenance of high voltage equipment in the electric power grid. You will during this employment work with development of experimental methods that can be used for on-line condition assessment of high voltage bushings and related the achieved results to different transient situations in the grid. The work is to a large extent experimental and experience of experiments with high voltage connected to dielectric response and partial discharges is of great importance in order to be able to perform the project.

The work will be performed at the Division of Electromagnetic Engineering at KTH in Stockholm.

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

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Qualifications

Requirements

A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume). You should have a strong experience from work with high voltage equipment. In particular with methods that are connected with high voltage transients, dielectric response and measurement of partial discharges. Experience with other material characterization methods are meriting. You should like technical challenges and experimental work. You should work well in a team and be strongly motivated to perform research of a high quality. Good communication skills and command of written and spoken English are also a requirement.

Preferred qualifications

As a person you are ready to take on new challenges and work hard, have the capability to work independently, but are also a good team player. You thrive in and are willing to actively contribute to a dynamic, multidisciplinary and supportive work environment, nurturing collaboration, internationalization, diversity and equal opportunities.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

Trade union representatives

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Application

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• 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.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

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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, 12 months (one year).

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.

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