Researcher in EV charging infrastructure

KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Researcher position at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, focusing on fast charging systems for heavy-duty electric vehicles, including power electronics hardware, system modeling, and control design.

The role emphasizes rigorous research, collaboration with industry partners, and potential for high-impact publications within a limited-term contract up to 12 months.

Qualifications

• Experience with hardware development
• Strong publication records in top IEEE Transactions
• Strong self-motivation in research
• Great emphasis on personal skills

Responsibilities

• Design, modeling, and control of fast charging systems for heavy‑duty EVs
• Hardware development for high‑power interfaces and V2G capabilities
• Coordinate with collaborators on grid integration and mobile energy storage

Skills

Power electronics hardware

EV charging converter design

EV charging management

Diversity & equality awareness

Education

Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Researcher in EV charging infrastructure

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The electrification of heavy-duty transportation requires next-generation charging infrastructure capable of delivering fast, efficient, and reliable charging while supporting future grid services through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies and mobile energy storage.

This project focuses on the design, modeling, control, and hardware development of fast charging systems for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The research covers high-power power electronic converters, system-level modeling, control strategies, grid integration, the coordination of mobile energy storage.

This project is funded by Sweden's Innovation Agency, in collaboration with City of Stockholm, Hitachi Energy, Vattenfall, etc.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in Electrical Engineering
• Strong expertise in at least one of the following topics: power electronics hardware, EV charging converter design, or EV charging management
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with hardware development
• Strong publication records in top IEEE Transactions
• Strong self-motivation in research

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Join us at KTH

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About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 12 months, with access according to agreement.

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