Postdoc Position in Industrial Engineering (Royal Institute of Technology)

School: Industrial Engineering and Management, KTH Royal Institute of Technology Location: Stockholm, Sweden Reference Number: PA-2025-4008 Type of Employment: Full-time, Temporary Full-time Equivalent: 100% Salary: Monthly salary (per KTH postdoc scale) First Day of Employment: According to agreement Application Deadline: 7 January 2026 Job Description KTH is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to focus on the analysis and modeling of the transformation of socio-technical systems, with a specific emphasis on electrification strategies (e.g., battery-electric, fuel cells, electric roads, battery swaps). While previous studies have performed techno-economic analyses of individual technologies, this project takes a broader system approach, incorporating: Supply and demand for green electricity and other fuels Expansion of electricity grids Infrastructure development rates Technical solution development rates Vehicle and component manufacturing ramp-up The project aims to answer questions such as: Which technology fits where? What factors most influence scale-up? Which policies best guide the transition? Responsibilities Create a simulation model illustrating the transition and competition between electrification technologies. Explore different scenarios and interactions between technologies. Collaborate actively with a growing research team on modeling and analysis of complex socio-technical systems. Jointly develop ideas for research projects and applications. Explore new methods for combining qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Qualifications Required: Doctoral degree or equivalent (eligibility must be met before the employment decision). Research expertise relevant to socio-technical systems modeling. Experience with simulation or modeling methods (e.g., System Dynamics, Agent-Based Modeling). Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Awareness of diversity, inclusion, and gender equality issues. Preferred: Doctoral degree obtained within the last three years. Knowledge of socio-technical systems transitions. Expertise in systems analysis and/or system modeling. Experience in the transport or energy sectors (private or public). Note: Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills. Employment Information Duration: Up to two years. This postdoctoral fellowship is a time-limited research-focused appointment intended as a first career step after a PhD. Application Requirements Applicants must submit: CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge. Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies (translated if necessary). Brief statement (max 2 pages) describing why you want to conduct research, your academic interests, and how these relate to your previous studies and future goals. Submission: Applications must be received via KTH’s recruitment system by midnight CET/CEST on 7 January 2026. Other Information Some positions may require a security clearance under the Protective Security Act (2018:585). KTH does not accept contact from recruitment agencies. The Swedish version of the announcement takes precedence in case of discrepancies. Contact Information Contact Person: Anna Pernestål Email: annapern@kth.se Phone: +46 8 790 7324 About KTH KTH is a leading international technical university advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. Employees enjoy a creative, dynamic work environment, attractive benefits, and professional growth opportunities. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are core to KTH’s values. Learn more about working at KTH: KTH Careers If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

School: Industrial Engineering and Management, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Reference Number: PA-2025-4008
Type of Employment: Full-time, Temporary
Full-time Equivalent: 100%
Salary: Monthly salary (per KTH postdoc scale)
First Day of Employment: According to agreement
Application Deadline: 7 January 2026

Job Description

KTH is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to focus on the analysis and modeling of the transformation of socio-technical systems, with a specific emphasis on electrification strategies (e.g., battery-electric, fuel cells, electric roads, battery swaps).

While previous studies have performed techno-economic analyses of individual technologies, this project takes a broader system approach, incorporating:

Supply and demand for green electricity and other fuels
Expansion of electricity grids
Infrastructure development rates
Technical solution development rates
Vehicle and component manufacturing ramp-up

The project aims to answer questions such as:

Which technology fits where?
What factors most influence scale-up?
Which policies best guide the transition?

Responsibilities

Create a simulation model illustrating the transition and competition between electrification technologies.
Explore different scenarios and interactions between technologies.
Collaborate actively with a growing research team on modeling and analysis of complex socio-technical systems.
Jointly develop ideas for research projects and applications.
Explore new methods for combining qualitative and quantitative research approaches.

Qualifications

Required:

Doctoral degree or equivalent (eligibility must be met before the employment decision).
Research expertise relevant to socio-technical systems modeling.
Experience with simulation or modeling methods (e.g., System Dynamics, Agent-Based Modeling).
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Awareness of diversity, inclusion, and gender equality issues.

Preferred:

Doctoral degree obtained within the last three years.
Knowledge of socio-technical systems transitions.
Expertise in systems analysis and/or system modeling.
Experience in the transport or energy sectors (private or public).

Note: Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Employment Information

Duration: Up to two years.
This postdoctoral fellowship is a time-limited research-focused appointment intended as a first career step after a PhD.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies (translated if necessary).
Brief statement (max 2 pages) describing why you want to conduct research, your academic interests, and how these relate to your previous studies and future goals.

Submission: Applications must be received via KTH’s recruitment system by midnight CET/CEST on 7 January 2026.

Other Information

Some positions may require a security clearance under the Protective Security Act (2018:585).
KTH does not accept contact from recruitment agencies.
The Swedish version of the announcement takes precedence in case of discrepancies.

Contact Information

Contact Person: Anna Pernestål
Email: annapern@kth.se
Phone: +46 8 790 7324

About KTH

KTH is a leading international technical university advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. Employees enjoy a creative, dynamic work environment, attractive benefits, and professional growth opportunities. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are core to KTH’s values.

Learn more about working at KTH: KTH Careers

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

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