Postdoc in Microgrids for AI data centers

Karlstad University; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 446,400 - 624,960; Full time

Job summary

Karlstad University is offering a Postdoc position in Microgrids for AI data centers located in Stockholm. This role focuses on the design, modeling, and management of microgrids, funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, and provides a unique Arctic test environment.

The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree, strong expertise in power systems, and potentially experience in AI systems. Contract type is full-time for a temporary position, starting according to agreement.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field must be completed by the time of employment decision.
• Strong expertise in microgrids, power systems, or power electronics.
• Experience with AI data center power systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage microgrids for AI data centers.
• Work on programming and hardware development for power systems.
• Conduct modeling and stability analysis.

Skills

Research expertise in microgrids

Power systems knowledge

Power electronics skills

Programming skills

Education

Doctoral degree or equivalent

Job description

Postdoc in Microgrids for AI data centers

Since its founding in 1827, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering un...

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving an unprecedented demand for large-scale AI data centers, creating new challenges for power supply, energy efficiency, resilience, and grid integration. At the same time, Arctic and sub‑Arctic regions are becoming attractive locations for AI data centers due to their naturally cold climates, which significantly reduce cooling requirements. These trends call for next-generation microgrids and power electronic technologies to ensure reliable and sustainable operation.

This project focuses on the design, modeling, control, and management of microgrids for AI data centers. The project is funded by the Swedish Energy Agency in close collaboration with Arjeplog Municipality, providing a unique real-world Arctic test environment.

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.
• Strong research expertise in at least one of the topics: microgrids, power systems, or power electronics.
• Strong power electronic hardware skills or solid programming skills.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
• Experience with AI data center power systems, microgrids, solid state transformer, DC/DC converters, inverters, etc.
• Experience in modeling and stability analysis.
• Experience in hardware development or real‑time simulation.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Employment details

Type of employment: Temporary position

Contract type: Full time

First day of employment: According to agreement

Salary: Monthly salary

Number of positions: 1

Full‑time equivalent: 100%

City: Stockholm

County: Stockholms län

Country: Sweden

Reference number: PA-2026-2596

Published: 2026-07-06

Last application date: 2026-08-11

Contact

Contact person: Qianwen Xu, [emailprotected]