Research Scientist / Senior Scientist, Electromobility (fixed-term)

at  VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ELECTROMOBILITY AND LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY IN THE FIELD? WOULD YOU LIKE TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY WITH SUPERB COLLEAGUES WHO ARE TOP EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD? ARE YOU ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT WORKING WITH FASCINATING PROJECTS IN THE STATE-OF-THE-ART RESEARCH FACILITIES? VTT MIGHT BE JUST THE PLACE FOR YOU.

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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• You have at least a Master of Science (Tech.) degree in Electrical Engineering or similar related field. PhD is considered an asset.
• You are interested in electric vehicle research field and have knowledge of power electronics, electric vehicle charging systems, electrical powertrains, and related technologies.
• You preferably have some experience in project preparation or experience in coordinating, managing or applying for projects.
• You have an interest in scientific publication. Existing peer-reviewed publications are considered an asset.
• You have excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

INTERESTED AND WANT TO KNOW MORE?

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Ari Hentunen, ari.hentunen@vtt.fi, +358 40 5500161 on Thursday 3.10. at 9:30–11 or Friday 11.10. at 13–14 (Europe/Helsinki).

• Advancing charging infrastructure design methodology development.
• Collaborating in research team and project group with co-writing and project work.
• Participating in new project preparations, especially within the Horizon Europe work programme.
• Participating actively in dissemination with journal publications and presenting results in conferences and seminars.