Postdoc in Mechatronics

Karlstad University; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 340,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic working environment

Employee benefits

Support for relocation to Gothenburg

Job summary

Karlstad University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to evaluate the benefits of collaborative algorithms for autonomous vehicles in Göteborg. The position involves working closely with industry and road authorities, focusing on energy savings and traffic flow improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a recent doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering and possesses strong collaboration skills. This is a full-time temporary employment for two years, with a possibility of extension, requiring physical presence at the work site.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree must be obtained by employment decision date.
• Experience in collaboration with industry/authorities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate benefits of collaborative algorithms for autonomous vehicles.
• Investigate real traffic test locations with industry partners.
• Publish results in journals and conferences.
• Supervise master's and/or PhD students.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Collaboration skills

Knowledge of Swedish

Education

Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Our goal is to focus on competence, knowledge and collaboration in order to play an important, demonstrable role in social development.

Do you want to implement colaborative autonomous vehicles in real traffic? We are looking for a postdoc to work together with industry and road authoroties on this.

About us

At the department of Electrical Engineering research and education are performed in the areas of Communications, Antennas and Optical Networks, Systems and Control, Signal processing and Biomedical engineering, and Electric Power Engineering. We work with sustainable and smart solutions to societal challenges, such as energy efficiency and electrification in areas ranging from transport and production systems to communication solutions and biomedical engineering.

The Division of Automatic Control, Automation and Mechatronics conducts interdisciplinary research and education in close collaboration with industry and society. Our research combines fundamental methods with practical applications to address key societal challenges, including sustainable energy systems, battery technologies, smart automation, digitalisation, autonomous vehicles and industrial competitiveness. Through expertise in automatic control, industrial automation and mechatronics, we develop innovative solutions that contribute to safer, more efficient and sustainable technologies. Simulation, modelling and advanced control are central components of our research, which spans applications in manufacturing, transportation, energy systems and beyond.

About the research project

The research project aims at evaluating the benefits of collaborative algorithms given different percentages of cooperating autonomous vehicles in a mixed environment with human drivers concerning energy savings, traffic flow and safety. Using modelling, simulation and optimization techniques different colaborative functionality, and different traffic infrastructure will be evaluated to identify the best conditions for real traffic tests which then will be prepared together with industry.

Who we are looking for

The following requirements are mandatory:

• A doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Social skills, meaning that you enjoy collaborating with others

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

The following experience will strengthen your application:

• It is highly meritorious if the doctoral degree has been obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Experience of cooperation with several partners such as companies and authoritories, especially with the vehicle industry
• Knowledge of Swedish is an advantage

What you will do

The research project aims at evaluating the benefits of collaborative algorithms given different percentages of cooperating autonomous vehicles in a mixed environment with human drivers concerning energy savings, traffic flow and safety. Using modelling, simulation and optimization techniques different colaborative functionality, and different traffic infrastructure will be evaluated to identify the best conditions for real traffic tests which then will be prepared together with industry.

• Using state-off the art algorithms, evaluate the impact of collaborative functionality depending on traffic situations and %- of colaborating vehicles consideringenergy savings, traffic flow and safety.
• In colaboration with industry partners and road authorities, investigate possible places for implementing the tests in real traffic.
• Publish your results in journals and present them at international conferences.
• Supervise master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent.
• Possibility to engage in teaching at undergraduate/master’s level.

The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.

Contract terms

The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension.

The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.

What we offer

• As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
• Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.

Application procedure

The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV

• A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.
• Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.

Personal letter

• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.
• An outline of your future goals and research focus.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.

We welcome your application no later than 2026-08-31