Research Engineer in structural acoustics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The recruited candidate will contribute to the development of a model that enables reduced vibrations through a truck driveline and a solution at lower speeds, which includes:

• Model the friction between lamella and pressure plates and its dependency on the crankshaft speed, clutch pressure including stick-slip
• Model of the lamella springs for a wide frequency range and motion amplitude range, including taking into account internal resonances and non-linear effects
• Model for the effect of clearance and tolerances in couplings

An existing implementation of the model is available but must be further developed for further deliverables in the project.

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
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 
• Good programming skills are required (mainly Python and Matlab).

Preferred qualifications

• Subject-related skills
• Professional skills
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Critical thinking
• Challenge-driven

Applicants must be strongly motivated for pursuing research, should also have the ability to work independently as well as in collaborations and perform critical analysis as well as possessing good levels of cooperative and communicative abilities.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

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:

• 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.

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).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 6 months, with access according to agreement.

Other information

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