Postdoc in design of variable-pole electric machines for electromobility - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

Electromobility is growing at an impressive rate with increasing demands on energy efficiency and sustainability. Electric machines are arguably the most critical components in electric vehicle drivetrains. Their design choices can impact enormously on the future of electromobility.
A growing concern is the increasing use of permanent magnets based on rare-earth materials in electric machine designs.  Rare-earth materials are not environmentally friendly and expensive to extract, with a politically-driven supply chain.

This project wants to study an alternative design based on the variable-pole induction machine concept. This magnet-free concept can change the number of magnetic poles during operation with electronic switching, allowing extended torque-speed range and competitive efficiency.
The position belongs to the division of Electric Power and Energy Systems at the school of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Focus is on the electromagnetic/thermal design and loss analysis of a variable-pole induction machine, considering the effects at system level. An international player in the automotive market will collaborate with the project, framing the real-case scenario. The position will also be linked to the Swedish Electromobility Centre, where the division has a co-leading position in Theme 2 (Electric Drives and Charging).

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 be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• The ability to express yourself well in English, as this will be required in day-to-day work·       Research expertise in electric machines and drives
• Strong skills in finite-element analysis and Matlab/Simulink for electromagnetic and thermal studies
• Ability to collaborate within an international team of researchers and students in different projects
• Teaching abilities in the field of electric machine design
• Independence in following new research trends and develop ideas and problem formulations
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Research expertise in multi-physics finite-element simulations and/or design of integrated converter/machine drivetrains
• Laboratory skills
• Experience in electromobility applications

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for 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.
• Full list of publications.
• 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 this application and your previous studies, and future goals. Max two pages long.
• Contact information for two references.

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.

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