{"id":879,"date":"2025-10-31T08:04:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T08:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/?p=879"},"modified":"2025-10-31T08:04:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T08:04:08","slug":"postdoc-in-ai-based-electrical-machine-design-at-kth-royal-institute-of-technology-sweden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/?p=879","title":{"rendered":"Postdoc in AI-based electrical machine design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KTH-Borggarden_Jann-Lipka-870x579-1.jpg-1920x-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KTH-Borggarden_Jann-Lipka-870x579-1.jpg-1920x-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KTH-Borggarden_Jann-Lipka-870x579-1.jpg-1920x-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KTH-Borggarden_Jann-Lipka-870x579-1.jpg-1920x-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KTH-Borggarden_Jann-Lipka-870x579-1.jpg-1920x-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KTH-Borggarden_Jann-Lipka-870x579-1.jpg-1920x-1320x879.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KTH-Borggarden_Jann-Lipka-870x579-1.jpg-1920x.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Type of employment<\/th><td>Temporary position<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Contract type<\/th><td>Full time<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>First day of employment<\/th><td>2026-01-12 or by agreement<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Salary<\/th><td>Monthly salary<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Number of positions<\/th><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Full-time equivalent<\/th><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>City<\/th><td>Stockholm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>County<\/th><td>Stockholms l\u00e4n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Country<\/th><td>Sweden<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Reference number<\/th><td>PA-2025-3509<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Contact<\/th><td>Luca Peretti mail lucap@kth.se, +46727343355<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Published<\/th><td>27.Oct.2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Last application date<\/th><td>21.Nov.2025<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The project is part of the EU Horizon project \u201cODDYSEV &#8211; Optimised DYnamics of high voltage powertrains: developing Sustainable Systems for Electric Vehicles\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to design a high-voltage motor using tools for shape and topology optimization, rather than parametric optimization algorithms. The optimization may also leverage the capabilities of AI tools to deliver a solution with wide speed operation, achieving peak efficiency over 95%. The optimization will include system-level constraints to reflect the complexity of a powertrain for automotive purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ODYSSEV is a collaboration between 14 universities and companies, enabling a cross-boundary networking and knowledge exchange that will result in solid solutions for the electromobility market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qualifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research expertise in electric machines and drives, focusing particularly on design with finite-element analysis (electromagnetic, thermal, mechanical simulations), preferably in COMSOL or Ansys\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong skills in Matlab\/Simulink\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent proficiency in written\/spoken English, equivalent to at least a CEFR level C1, to be able to communicate in a highly international department\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborative ability to work within an international team of researchers and students\u00b7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to follow new research trends and develop ideas and problem formulations independently\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with a specific focus on gender equality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preferred qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven practical experience in laboratory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge in power electronics and control of electrical machines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience in electromobility applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching experience in the field of electrical machines and drives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join us at KTH<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH\u2019s core values as a university and public authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/en\/om\/jobba-pa-kth\/kth-din-framtida-arbetsplats-1.49050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our benefits and what it&#8217;s like to work and grow at KTH.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trade union representatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact information to<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/en\/om\/work-at-kth\/fackrepresentanter-1.500898\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trade union representatives.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To apply for the position<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Log into KTH&#8217;s recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete list of publications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally two pages long.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact information for two references.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The position offered is for, at the most, two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbetsgivarverket.se\/globalassets\/arbetsgivarverket\/avtal-och-skrifter\/avtal\/avtal-om-tidsbegransad-anstallning-som-postdoktor\/avtal-om-tidsbegransad-anstallning-som-postdoktor-2021-11-19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">position as a postdoctoral fellow<\/a>&nbsp;is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Others<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/en\/om\/work-at-kth\/processing-of-personal-data-in-the-recruitment-process-1.823440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">information about processing of personal data<\/a>&nbsp;in the recruitment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be the case that a position at KTH is classified as a security-sensitive role in accordance with the Protective Security Act (2018:585). If this applies to the specific position, a security clearance will be conducted for the applicant in accordance with the same law with the applicant&#8217;s consent. In such cases, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved following the security clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.<br><br>Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Type of employment Temporary position Contract type Full time First day of employment 2026-01-12 or by agreement Salary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-879","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-scholarship"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/879","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=879"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/879\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":881,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/879\/revisions\/881"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=879"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=879"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=879"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}