Research Engineer at the Smart Mobility Lab - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

As a research engineer in the Smart Mobility Lab, you will work on both active research projects and the development of research platforms. As your primary role, you will work 70% on a collaborative project between the Smart Mobility Lab, Univrses, Stockholm Stad, and Taxi Stockholm where we are studying the use of taxis for collecting data on street-side parking in Stockholm. Then, you will also work 30% on the development and maintenance of the Small-Vehicles-for-Autonomy (SVEA) research platform https://svea.eecs.kth.se.

More specifically the job includes:

• ​Development and implementation of concepts and research results, both individually and in collaboration with researchers, Ph.D. students, and collaborating companies (e.g. Univrses).
• Development of software stacks for the management of vehicle fleets to complete parking data collection tasks.
• Development and maintenance of the SVEA platform.
• Supervision and support to MSc, Ph.D. students, postdocs, and researchers who use the vehicle platform.

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 Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Mathematics or similar fields, or equivalent competence. 
• Good command of English is required.
• We are looking for a strongly motivated and self-driven person who is able to work and learn new things independently, as well as collaboratively. 

Preferred qualifications

• It is considered advantageous if your studies have had a focus on Systems and Control and/or Robotics. 
• Subject-related skills and previous experience in implementation projects with Python and ROS are desired.
• Applicants should have professional skills within the relevant area for the advertised position, together with an outstanding academic track record.
• We are looking for candidates with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with a specific focus on gender equality, is considered meritorious. 

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:

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. Contact information to two references.  

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 1 year, with access according to agreement.

Other information

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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.