Postdoc in High Voltage Engineering - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The division of electromagnetism and fusion science within the department of Electrical Engineering at School of Electrical Engineering and Computer science has an open postdoc position within the field of High Voltage Engineering with specific applications to developments of new diagnostic measurement methods that utilizes transients in the electric power system as stimuli for diagnostcis of the state of electric power grid equipments like transformers and shunt reactors and their accessories like bushings. The work tasks require good knowledge of experimental methods within the field of high voltage engineering at large. Knowledge of advanced simulation methods is a merit as well.

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.
• Excellent scientific merits in the field of experimental high voltage engineering and strong experience of handling measurement systems.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline. 
•  Good pedagogical skills and awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality. 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills, the ability to work independently as well as in teams. 

Trade union representatives

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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.
• 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 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, three 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

The position may include security-sensitive activities. To become authorized, you therefore need to pass a security check.

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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.