Researcher in EV charging infrastructure

Karlstad University; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits

Dynamic working environment

Job summary

Karlstad University in Sweden is seeking a Researcher in EV charging infrastructure. The researcher will design and model systems for fast charging of heavy-duty electric vehicles, while developing power-electronic converters to meet the demands of future energy solutions.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering with expertise in relevant topics like EV charging management. The position offers opportunities for innovation and collaboration in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Expertise in power electronics or EV charging systems.
• Knowledge of gender equality in technology.

Responsibilities

• Design charging systems for heavy-duty electric vehicles.
• Develop power-electronic converters and models.
• Integrate charging systems into the electrical grid.
• Coordinate mobile energy storage development.

Skills

Power electronics hardware

EV charging converter design

EV charging management

Collaborative abilities

Independence

Education

Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Researcher in EV charging infrastructure

Since its founding in 1827, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities. The electrification of heavy‑duty transportation requires next‑generation charging infrastructure that delivers fast, efficient, and reliable charging while supporting future grid services through vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) technologies and mobile energy storage.

Responsibilities

• Designing, modelling, and controlling fast charging systems for heavy‑duty electric vehicles.
• Developing high‑power power‑electronic converters and system‑level models.
• Creating control strategies and integrating charging systems into the grid.
• Coordinating mobile energy storage and related hardware development.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or 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 a specific focus on gender equality.
• Collaborative abilities.
• Independence.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with hardware development.
• Strong publication record in top IEEE Transactions.
• Strong self‑motivation in research.

Join us at KTH

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 will 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 integral to KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.