Research student assistant Modelling energy systems and thermal components

27 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Research Field

Physics » Computational physics
Technology » Energy technology
Engineering » Other
Physics » Other
Engineering » Systems engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Sweden

Application Deadline

9 Feb 2024 – 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Job description

To attain the decarbonization goals, a rapid shift of the industrial sector towards technically efficient and cost-effective solutions integrating renewable energy sources is needed. In order to achieve this, comprehensive component and energy system design, performance assessment and optimization are required. The research student assistants will support the research group activities in the design of experimental rigs, techno-economic and life cycle impact energy system performance assessment. The specific research tasks will be aligned with the student skills and interest. The research student assistants are expected to work in collaboration with PhDs and researchers within the Heat and Power division.  

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

Qualifications

Requirements

• You should be admitted to first or second-level cycle education at a  Swedish university

Preferred qualifications

• Student at KTH
• Knowledge and skills in computer-aided design or energy system techno-economic modelling or life-cycle assessment or computational fluid dynamics. Accordingly, to the multiple positions not all skills are required, the tasks will be distributed based on students’ background, skills and interests.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. 

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Application

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About the employment 

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About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here

Type of employment: Temporary position
Contract type: Part-time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 2
Full-time equivalent: up to 25%
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: M-2024-0145
Contact:

Silvia Trevisan, [email protected]

Rafael Eduardo Guedez Mata, [email protected]

Published: 2024-01-26
Last application date: 2024-02-09

Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Research Field

Technology

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Country

Sweden

City

Stockholm

Postal Code

11428

Street

Brinellvägen 8

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/kth-royal-institute-of-technology/2024/researc…

Contact

City

Stockholm

Website

http://www.kth.se

Postal Code

11428

STATUS: EXPIRED