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Job Description

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher who wants to contribute to the next generation of energy-efficient and sustainable transport systems through world-class research in tribology and machine elements.

Friction losses in vehicle systems still account for a significant portion of global energy consumption. In heavy-duty vehicles alone, approximately 180 billion liters of fuel are consumed annually due to friction, while the transport sector faces increasingly stringent climate requirements. The EU's goal of reducing CO₂ emissions from new heavy-duty vehicles by 90% by 2040 places entirely new demands on energy efficiency and innovative technical solutions.

In this project, the focus is directed towards an often overlooked but highly promising component: grease-lubricated wheel bearing systems. The project aims to develop and implement a systematic and realistic method for evaluating new grease formulations, using a specially designed test rig that will be built specifically for this purpose.

The project is carried out in close collaboration with leading actors along the entire value chain, including Traton/Scania, Europe's leading grease producer Axel Christiernsson, and KTH. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to work at the interface between academic research and industrial application, with direct potential to contribute to future sustainable transport solutions.

This position is part of KTH's PROCEED initiative for research activities in Södertälje, offering a unique opportunity for research collaboration with Traton/Scania and AstraZeneca. To enable close cooperation and collaboration, regular physical presence in Södertälje is included as an important part of the role. The position offers excellent opportunities to build a strong international network, develop your own research, and contribute to the industry's green transition.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A completed PhD degree or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a PhD. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than at the time the employment decision is made.
• Scientific competence
• Documented knowledge and experience in machine elements and/or tribology

Merits

• At the application deadline, no more than three years have passed since the PhD degree or an equivalent foreign degree was awarded.
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues, with a particular focus on gender equality.
• Collaborative skills
• Independence

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Become part of KTH

KTH shapes the future through education, research, and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in driving and contributing to the transition to a sustainable society. Here, you are offered the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic workplace with good working conditions and benefits. Gender equality, diversity, and equal opportunities are quality issues and a clear part of KTH's values as a university and public authority.

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Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As a candidate, you are primarily responsible for ensuring your application is complete when submitted.

The application should include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.
• A brief statement on why you wish to conduct research, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max 2 pages.

The application must be received by KTH no later than midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time) on the last day of application.

About the Employment

The employment is permanent, but for a maximum of two years.

A postdoctoral position is a time-limited merit-based appointment with a main focus on research, intended as a first career step after doctoral studies.

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