Postdoc in Optimized Thermal Technologies: The School of Industrial Engineering and Management at KTH invites applications for a postdoctoral position focusing on the development of optimized thermal technologies aimed at decarbonizing the industrial sector. This role emphasizes integrating renewable energy sources, electrification of heat, and energy storage solutions.
Postdoc in Optimized Thermal Technologies for Industrial Decarbonization
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Location
Stockholm, Sweden
Research Area
- Thermal Energy Storage (TES)
- Heat Pumps
- Electric Heaters
- Solar Thermal Collectors
Eligibility/Qualification
- Required:
- Doctoral degree or equivalent foreign degree in thermal and/or fluid energy engineering.
- Documented experience in industrial thermal energy engineering (e.g., thermal energy storage, thermal machinery, heat pumps, or solar thermal energy).
- Preferred:
- Doctoral degree obtained within the last three years.
- Previous experimental work with thermal technologies.
- Experience with numerical and experimental methods related to boundary layer flows, heat transfer, and additive manufacturing.
- Proficiency in data analysis and processing with Python or similar, preferably including machine learning tools.
- Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, particularly gender equality.
- Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work independently.
Job Description
The candidate will lead activities in the development of TES technology through:
- Numerical analyses and material characterization
- Laboratory testing and data analysis for validation and upscaling
- System-level investigations for commercialization, with a focus on techno-economic analysis and AI-driven optimization
- Participation in project management and supervision of graduate students
- Collaboration with both national and international industrial and academic partners
How to Apply
- Log into KTH’s recruitment system to apply.
- Ensure your application is complete, including:
- CV detailing relevant experience and knowledge
- Copy of diplomas and grades (translations required if not in English or Swedish)
- Brief account of research interests and future goals (max two pages)
- Up to three authored reports or articles relevant to the position (in PDF format)
Last Date for Application
January 9, 2026 (midnight CET/CEST)
