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Job Description

The Hultgren Laboratory is a KTH infrastructure open to students and researchers from universities, institutes, and industry. It offers a comprehensive set of instruments for sample preparation, material characterization, and measurement of material properties. Although the facility offers measurement services, it is primarily designed for independent use by researchers, who, after appropriate training, can use the tools and instruments themselves. Most of the research conducted at the laboratory focuses on metallic materials, but the equipment is also well-suited for studies of a broad spectrum of other solid materials, such as ceramics, polymers, semiconductors, composites, and biomaterials.

The overall goal of the Hultgren Laboratory is to enable high-quality and significant materials research by providing reliable, accessible, and state-of-the-art experimental resources. A central part of this mission is to promote an efficient and well-functioning user environment that supports both scientific excellence and collaboration between academia and industry.

The Research Engineer will perform various tasks within research and education and participate in ensuring the daily operation of the Hultgren Laboratory, including the introduction of new laboratory users, user training, laboratory measurements, instrument maintenance, and ordering of consumables.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A completed first-cycle or second-cycle degree (university education) in the subject of employment or equivalent competence.
• Good ability to express oneself in English, both orally and in writing, as this is required in daily work.
• Initiative.
• Ability to work independently.
• Personal maturity.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of diversity and equal treatment issues, with a particular focus on gender equality.

Merits

• Master's degree with a focus on metallic/hard materials.
• Experience with laboratory techniques.
• Scientific competence and research experience in microstructural characterization, e.g., SEM and EBSD, as well as characterization of the mechanical behavior of metallic materials, e.g., macro/micro tensile testing, in situ micromechanical testing, etc.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and experience in conducting risk assessments.
• Good knowledge of Swedish, as this is required in daily work.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Join 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 value system as a university and public authority.

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Application

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

The application should include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of degree certificate and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.
• Cover letter, max 2 pages long, describing why you are motivated for the position and what qualifications you have for it.

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

About the Employment

The employment is fixed-term according to agreement – for up to 6 months, with start date according to agreement.

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