Research engineer

We are looking for a reasearch engineer.

This recruitment is linked to the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) and Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE). WASP is a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. It is by far the largest individual research program in Sweden. WISE, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, is the largest investment in materials science in Sweden ever and will include major investments at Sweden's leading universities over the course of 10 years.  

Read more: WASP | Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program and Start - WISE.

The position

The overarching aim of the research project is to exploit data-driven information to visualize electrochemical alterations in materials on the nanometer scale to facilitate design of electrocatalysts for sustainable technology, e.g. for CO2 utilization. The research engineer is supposed to carry out the research project by extending an existing implementation of a modified compressed sensing algorithm targeted for static porous materials to visualize alterations in these materials. To this end, the candidate is based in Mathematics, but joins an interdisciplinary research team together with colleagues from Material Sciences, who will provide domain knowledge as well as the raw data for the algorithmic modifications given by Transmission Electron Microscopy.

The person we need

Requirements for the position are: 

• M.Sc. in Mathematics, Data Science or Engineering with a significant amount of completed courses in Optimization, ideally Mixed-Integer Programming and some fundamental knowledge on the design of neural networks.
• Programming experience, ideally python
• Good communication skills since the team works in an interdisciplinary fashion.
• The person we are looking for is generally curious and likes to explore new ideas and concepts. 

The requirements for this PhD position must be met at the latest at the time of the final employment decision, which occurs when the employment contract is signed. 

Of merit for the position are:

• Interest in chemical processes, particularly sustainable materials
• Experience in scientific writing

The workplace

At the Department of Mathematics (MAI) both education and research are conducted. The research covers a wide range of areas from pure mathematics to applications in technology, natural sciences, economics and mathematics education. Our goal is to create an environment that encourages innovative thinking and is responsive to current conditions and needs. Department of Mathematics (MAI) - Linköping University (liu.se)

This position will be placed at the division for Applied Mathematics (TIMA) in the subject area optimization. Applied Mathematics (TIMA) - Linköping University. The Optimisation Group at the Department of Mathematics at Linköping University has a long tradition of being one of the most notable groups in Scandinavia. A characteristic of the group is that we address fundamental mathematical and algorithmic topics within optimisation as well as a variety of applications. The optimisation expertise includes linear, network, nonlinear, and discrete optimisation, and especially techniques using.

The employment

The employment is a temporary contract of 6 months.

The employment is full-time.

Starting date by agreement.

Salary and employment benefits

More information about employee benefits is available here.

Union representatives

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Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than 2 June, 2025.

Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.