Senior Researcher with focus on Power Electronics and Charging at SEEL
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden ABSammanfattning
SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory is seeking a researcher to join their team in Gothenburg, focusing on power electronics and charging systems. The role involves developing test strategies, collaborating with industry and academia, and disseminating research findings. The position requires a doctoral degree and expertise in power electronics, with responsibilities including laboratory development and vehicle-level validation. Monthly travel within Sweden and occasional international (EUJobbet i korthet
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Opportunity to work in a collaborative research environment.Autonomy and meaningful responsibility in research activities.Contribution to sustainability and electrification efforts in Sweden and Europe.
Ansök senast: 2026-11-13
Publicerad: 2026-10-23
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About SEEL SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory is a test and research centre founded by Chalmers and RISE to support the electrification of the transport sector. We operate three state-of-the-art test facilities in Gothenburg, Nykvarn and Borås. SEEL gives industry and academia access to advanced test infrastructure and provides an arena for collaborative research and development.
Our testing services span the automotive, aerospace and maritime sectors-from battery cells and packs to electric motors, inverters and complete vehicles. We also participate in advanced electromobility research.
SEEL is scaling up and currently has around 35 dedicated employees with diverse backgrounds and expertise. This position is based at our Gothenburg facility, where most of your colleagues work, and also includes support for our facility in Nykvarn. You can read more about us here: SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory.
The role You will join SEEL's research team and report to the Research Director. The team currently includes two senior battery researchers and one senior researcher specialising in electric drives. You will work closely with SEEL's testing teams, industry partners and academic collaborators.
In this role, you will take a leading position in SEEL's growing activities in power electronics and charging. You will work with various aspects of converter and inverter development and verification, including control and system design, modeling and simulation, laboratory development, and vehicle-level validation.
You will be responsible for development of test strategies and methods related to power electronics and charging. The work also includes dissemination of scientific findings in journals and conferences. Ability and interest for close collaboration with industrial and academic partners is essential.
This position is based in Säve, Göteborg. The role includes monthly travel within Sweden and occasional international trips, mainly within Europe.
Who are you? You are expected to work proactively and independently while maintaining a strong team oriented mindset when collaborating with colleagues and partners. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to clearly present and explain complex results to audiences with diverse technical backgrounds.
Required qualifications:
• Doctoral degree in a relevant field
• Strong background in power electronics and converter control
• Hands-on laboratory experience
• Experience developing control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience with PLECS or similar simulation environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to bridge theory and practical implementation
• Excellent spoken and written English
Meritorious qualifications:
• Vehicle charging systems and charging standards
• Experience with applications for public funding of research projects
• Project management and leadership skills
• Swedish language skills
Are we a good match? At SEEL, you will thrive in a setting that offers both autonomy and meaningful responsibility. You'll work closely with partners from both industry and academia, giving you unique insights into cutting edge power electronics and charging research and the opportunity to shape, influence, and accelerate our scientific direction. Here, your work contributes directly to the broader transition toward sustainability and electrification in Sweden and across Europe-making a real impact on the technologies and systems that will define the future
Welcome with your application! If you are interested and want to know more you are welcome to contact Research Director at SEEL, Martin Gustavsson +46 10 228 44 21. The application deadline is November 13. Apply without cover letter. Selection and interviews will take place continuously during and after the application period. Security clearance will be part of the recruitment process.
Our union representatives are Ingemar Petermann, SACO, +46 10 228 41 22 and Linda Ikatti, Unionen, +46 10 516 51 61.
Our testing services span the automotive, aerospace and maritime sectors-from battery cells and packs to electric motors, inverters and complete vehicles. We also participate in advanced electromobility research.
SEEL is scaling up and currently has around 35 dedicated employees with diverse backgrounds and expertise. This position is based at our Gothenburg facility, where most of your colleagues work, and also includes support for our facility in Nykvarn. You can read more about us here: SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory.
The role You will join SEEL's research team and report to the Research Director. The team currently includes two senior battery researchers and one senior researcher specialising in electric drives. You will work closely with SEEL's testing teams, industry partners and academic collaborators.
In this role, you will take a leading position in SEEL's growing activities in power electronics and charging. You will work with various aspects of converter and inverter development and verification, including control and system design, modeling and simulation, laboratory development, and vehicle-level validation.
You will be responsible for development of test strategies and methods related to power electronics and charging. The work also includes dissemination of scientific findings in journals and conferences. Ability and interest for close collaboration with industrial and academic partners is essential.
This position is based in Säve, Göteborg. The role includes monthly travel within Sweden and occasional international trips, mainly within Europe.
Who are you? You are expected to work proactively and independently while maintaining a strong team oriented mindset when collaborating with colleagues and partners. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to clearly present and explain complex results to audiences with diverse technical backgrounds.
Required qualifications:
• Doctoral degree in a relevant field
• Strong background in power electronics and converter control
• Hands-on laboratory experience
• Experience developing control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience with PLECS or similar simulation environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to bridge theory and practical implementation
• Excellent spoken and written English
Meritorious qualifications:
• Vehicle charging systems and charging standards
• Experience with applications for public funding of research projects
• Project management and leadership skills
• Swedish language skills
Are we a good match? At SEEL, you will thrive in a setting that offers both autonomy and meaningful responsibility. You'll work closely with partners from both industry and academia, giving you unique insights into cutting edge power electronics and charging research and the opportunity to shape, influence, and accelerate our scientific direction. Here, your work contributes directly to the broader transition toward sustainability and electrification in Sweden and across Europe-making a real impact on the technologies and systems that will define the future
Welcome with your application! If you are interested and want to know more you are welcome to contact Research Director at SEEL, Martin Gustavsson +46 10 228 44 21. The application deadline is November 13. Apply without cover letter. Selection and interviews will take place continuously during and after the application period. Security clearance will be part of the recruitment process.
Our union representatives are Ingemar Petermann, SACO, +46 10 228 41 22 and Linda Ikatti, Unionen, +46 10 516 51 61.
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Senior Researcher with focus on Power Electronics and Charging at SEEL
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