Postdoc in Vehicular Systems, within Optimized Planning of Electrified Vehicle Fleets

We are now looking for a postdoctoral researcher for the Division of Vehicular Systems at the Department of Electrical Engineering (ISY). The position focuses on analyzing how construction logistics systems are affected by an increased degree of electrification in the vehicles and machines used.

Work assignments 

You will work across several system levels within the area of electrified construction logistics systems. This includes the vehicle perspective, such as simulating range or downtime for charging, as well as analyzing how the demand for electricity supply to both construction sites and charging stations is influenced by different system solutions. Methods to be used include data analysis, modeling, simulation, and optimization.

The research is part of a larger project that also, in addition to your work, involves action research and qualitative analyses. The research will be conducted in close collaboration with industry partners, including Volvo Construction Equipment. Therefore, your tasks will include not only conducting research and publishing within your field, but also communicating and interacting with other stakeholders to place the research in a broader system perspective.

As postdoc, you will principally carry out research. A certain amount of teaching may be part of your duties, up to a maximum of 20% of working hours.

Qualifications

To be qualified to take employment as postdoc, you must have been awarded a doctoral degree or have a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree.  This degree must have been awarded at the latest by the point at which LiU makes its decision to employ you.

It is considered advantageous if your doctoral degree is no older than three years at application deadline for this job. If there are special reasons for having an older doctoral degree – such as taking statutory leave – then these may be taken into consideration.

We are looking for someone with a doctoral degree in electrical engineering, engineering physics, mechanical engineering, or a similar field. Experience in power systems, logistics systems and vehicle modeling, as well as physical modeling and optimization, is considered meritorious.

You should be clear in your communication with others and have strong skills in English, both spoken and written. You must also be able to collaborate effectively to achieve common goals. We value a structured approach and the ability to plan, prioritize and carry out your tasks systematically. The position also requires strong analytical skills, the ability to identify and solve problems efficiently, and an understanding of how different parts of a system interact and influence each other.

The workplace

You will work in the Division of Vehicular Systems at the Department of Electrical Engineering at Linköping University. The division conducts research as well as undergraduate and graduate education in autonomous systems, electrification, battery systems, diagnostics and prognostics, and modeling and control of vehicle functions. Read more here: https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/isy/fs.

For more information about ISY, click here: https://liu.se/en/article/open-positions-at-isy.

The employment

This employment is a temporary contract of two years with the possibility of extension up to a total maximum of three years. The employment is full-time. Starting by March 1, 2026 or by agreement.

Background screening may come to be carried out before any decision on employment is made.

Salary and employment benefits

The university applies individual salaries.

More information about employee benefits is available here.

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.

Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button. Your application must be received no later than January 7, 2026. 
 
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered. 
 
Please attach your selected research publications electronically, in pdf or word format, in the application template. Research publications, e.g. monographs, which cannot be sent electronically should be sent in three sets by mail to the University Registrar at Linköping University, University Registrar, S-581 83 Linköping, Sweden. The publications must be received by Linköping University no later than the deadline for application. 

Please note that printed publications will not be returned. They will be archived at Linköping University. 
 
In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish version shall take precedent.