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Do you want to contribute to the digital transformation of power grids and work at the forefront of Swedish electric power research? Here, you will have the opportunity to influence a rapidly changing field and build strong relationships with industry and our research partners.

About Us High Voltage within the Measurement Technology division is a unit that conducts research, development, and TIC activities (Testing, Inspection, Calibration) within high voltage, high current, as well as electric power, energy, and power quality in Borås, where we have our laboratories. In addition, parts of the assignments are carried out on-site with our customers around the world or together with our research partners. The unit consists of two groups with a total of 25 employees – engineers, research and development engineers. The work is characterized by stability, collaboration, and a strong team spirit.

About the Role As a Senior Researcher, you will have the opportunity to work with electrification related to the power grid with a greater focus on detail rather than an overarching system level. Since we are experts in measurement technology related to high voltage, electric power, and energy, this is where we have our foundation, but we apply it within a broad area. Everything from challenges with high-voltage equipment, high-voltage measurements, partial discharges, digitalization of the power grid such as digital substations and PMUs, to power quality-related issues such as harmonic measurements, etc. Since we operate within a broad area within electric power, there are great opportunities to shape the role based on your knowledge and area of interest. We are in an expansion phase, and you will have the opportunity to combine research and development with expert contributions in other projects, where your competence contributes to strengthening the whole.

The role involves close internal collaboration within the entire RISE, where we promote cross-functional collaborations between different units, divisions, and areas to develop strong and relevant research projects. Externally, we collaborate with manufacturing industry, power grid companies, as well as academia and other research institutes. We are also active in standardization. An important part of your role is to be an active contact person, where you identify new research areas as well as customer needs and contribute to shaping relevant projects. You will have access to a strong network in the field and are expected to expand and maintain this network in the role.

You report to the Group Manager, and the place of work is Borås with some possibility of remote work. The work involves a few days of travel per year.

Note that this position may require a security clearance, either later in this process or in the future.

Who are you? You are a business-driven researcher with strong collaboration skills and good communication skills. You thrive in the borderland between technology, research, and industry, and are good at building relationships and creating trust. You are unpretentious, curious, and have the ability to combine research questions with industrial understanding.

Requirements

• Several years of experience within the electric power field, measurement technology, power grids, high voltage, or laboratory activities within a relevant area for the role.
• PhD in the electric power field with a focus on electric power/high voltage.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Category B driver's license.

Merits Work experience within any of the following areas:

• Applicable AI/ML related to the power grid.
• Power quality.
• High-voltage products, e.g., cables.
• Experience with calibration in relevant areas.

Are we right for each other? At RISE, we value diversity and believe that different perspectives contribute to innovative solutions. In a dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally and make a real difference. Welcome to Sweden's research institute and innovation partner, where we strive for a sustainable future for all.

Apply now! Does this sound interesting and do you want to know more? Feel free to contact Nina Mylly, Group Manager Power and Energy, +46 73 047 35 62. In RISE recruitment processes, we do not request a cover letter. Instead, we ask you to answer a number of selection questions that help us better understand your competence and experience in relation to the advertised position. The last day for applications is August 31, 2026. Start date according to agreement.

Our union representatives are: Ulf Nordberg, Sveriges Ingenjörer, 010-5166959 and Linda Ikatti, Unionen, 010-5165161.

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