Postdoctoral Researchers in Computational Electromechanics

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We are now looking for talented and highly motivated

Postdoctoral Researchers in Electromechanics and Electrical Machines

The Computational Electromechanics Group has two open postdoctoral research positions funded by the Academy of Finland's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in High-Speed Electromechanical Energy Conversion Systems (2022–2029).

Your role

You will conduct ground-breaking research on next-generation high-speed electric machines and systems. Depending on your interest and background, we can offer you a research topic ranging from the numerical modelling of electrical machines to developing simulation methods for the whole drive system including electric and mechanical parts. You will also develop models and tools needed by our CoE partners and in cooperation with them. You will be provided possibilities to teach in master-level courses and to instruct master’s and doctoral students.

Your background and expertise

We expect you to have a recent doctoral degree in electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related field. The successful candidate will have demonstrated proficiency in the following areas:

• electric machine, and numerical modelling of electromagnetic field

• mathematical model order reduction and uncertainty propagation modelling

• programming skills (ability to code in Fortran and Matlab are appreciated)

• strong command of written and spoken English

We expect you to be open-minded for new research, eager to learn more, and fit to teamwork. We also expect the candidates to have a publication record in leading journals and conferences. Please document your background and expertise in your application.

Scientific environment

The Computational Electromechanics Group (Electromechanics | Aalto University) conducts research on electric machines and the related numerical simulation of the electromagnetic field for model order reduction, optimization, and fault diagnosis. Our core competence is the development of advanced numerical methods for coupled electromagnetic problems with thermal or mechanical problems. We actively collaborate with the industry and have exhaustive experimental capabilities for material characterisation and validation of the developed methods. Our research is highly cited by other researchers and is being utilized by our industrial partners.

The Computational Electromechanics Group is leading and coordinating the CoE in High-Speed Electromechanical Energy Conversion Systems (The HiECSs Centre of Excellence | Aalto University). The world is being electrified at unparalleled pace, from transport to industrial processes and complete energy systems. As a result, there is an incomparable need for energy-, material-, and cost-efficient electric machines and powertrains. The CoE brings together the key experts in this area.

We offer

The expected starting salary for a Postdoctoral Researcher is approximately 4000 €/month and salary will increase with responsibilities and performance over time. The fixed term contract is initially for two years, with an optional extension of two additional years. The annual workload of research and teaching staff at Aalto University is currently 1612 hours. As an employer, Aalto University provides excellent learning and development opportunities as well as occupational healthcare services. Finland has a comprehensive social security system. The primary workplace will be the Otaniemi Campus at Aalto University within our highly international research group. Preferable starting time is the spring of 2025 or earlier.

Ready to apply?

Please submit your application through the 'Apply now' link at the bottom of the web page and include the following documents in English in a single PDF file: 

• Letter of motivation

• CV including list of publications

• Your three best publications with a short description of your contribution to them

• Degree certificates and academic transcripts

• Contact details of two referees (or letters of recommendation, if already available)

The deadline for applications is 30 November 2024. The positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified. Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period, reopen the application process, and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

Aalto University’s employees and visitors please note: you should apply for the position via our internal system Workday -> find jobs (not external aalto.fi webpage of open positions) by using your existing Workday user account.

More information

If you wish to hear more about the positions, please contact Prof. Anouar Belahcen ([email protected]). Regarding the application process and practical arrangements, please contact HR partner Camilla Hanganpää ([email protected]).

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