KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Research Engineer in electronics for radiation detectors

2024-12-02 (Europe/Stockholm)
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Job description

The Division of Particle physics, Astrophysics and Medical imaging at the Physics Department develops radiation detectors for use in basic science research and medical imaging applications. A research engineer is sought for the development of analogue and digital electronic systems to condition, process, analyze and store the detector signals. The resulting detector systems are used in research laboratories, in space missions, at the European Particle Physics Laboratory (CERN), and in clinical settings. The position also includes electronics engineering support to activities within the KTH Space Centre, as well as the development of teaching laboratories at the Physics Department.

What we offer

  • A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
  • Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
  • Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
  • Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

  • A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) with a strong connection to electronics, or comparable experience from industry.
  • Practical experience of analogue and digital design; printed circuit board design, construction, and test; FPGA programming; electronics system testing in a laboratory environment.
  • The work environment is international. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are required.
  • You are communicative, independent, goal- and result-oriented.
  • You have good collaboration skills, you are well-organised and should enjoy working across multiple projects.
  • You should have experience of supervising younger colleagues and/or students.

Preferred qualifications

  • Practical experience of microprocessor (e.g. Arduino) programming; computer programming in, e.g. python, for simple data visualisation
  • Practical experience of CAD-tools for mechanical design.
  • Experience of working with ionising radiation
  • You should be curious by nature and have an interest in the research conducted in the Division.
  • Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
  • Good oral and written presentation skills in Swedish.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

Contact information to trade union representatives.

To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

The application must include:

  • CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
  • Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
  • A personal letter – not exceeding two pages in length.

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

About the employment

The employment is valid until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement.
The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

Other information

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values

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According to The Protective Security Act (2018-585), the candidate must undergo and pass security vetting if the position is placed in a security class. Information regarding whether the position is subject to such a classification will be provided during the recruitment process.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence. 

 

About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here

Type of employment: Permanent position
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 100%
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: S-2024-1893
Contact:
  1. Associate professor Jonas Strandberg, jostran@kth.se
  2. Professor Pär Olsson, Head of Department, polsson@kth.se
Published: 2024-11-07
Last application date: 2024-12-02

Jobdetails

Titel
Research Engineer in electronics for radiation detectors
Standort
Brinellvägen 8 Stockholm, Schweden
Veröffentlicht
2024-11-07
Bewerbungsfrist
2024-12-02 23:59 (Europe/Stockholm)
2024-12-02 23:59 (CET)
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