Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of battery systems, power electronics and automatic control? We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the Division of Systems and Control, Department of Electrical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology. The position focuses on reconfigurable and AC-native battery systems for high-power charging applications in electrified transport.
About us
At the department of Electrical Engineering research and education are performed in the areas of Communications, Antennas and Optical Networks, Systems and Control, Signal processing and Biomedical engineering, and Electric Power Engineering. We work with sustainable and smart solutions to societal challenges, such as energy efficiency and electrification in areas ranging from transport and production systems to communication solutions and biomedical engineering.
The Automatic Control division conducts research and education in the analysis and control of dynamic systems. Our work combines fundamental control theory with applications in areas such as transportation, environmental and biological systems, and electric power systems. The division also teaches control engineering at both undergraduate and graduate level at Chalmers, including within the master’s programme Systems, Control and Mechatronics.
About the research project
High-power charging is essential for the continued electrification of passenger vehicles, buses and heavy-duty transport. At the same time, demanding charging profiles, variable power demand and intensive operation create substantial challenges for the efficiency, durability and lifecycle cost of battery-supported charging systems.
This project investigates advanced reconfigurable and AC-native battery architectures for high-power charging infrastructure. The work will combine battery-system modelling, power-electronic architecture analysis, automatic control, and switching/modulation strategies. The postdoc will develop and evaluate models and control-oriented methods for flexible battery-based energy-storage systems.
The position offers an interdisciplinary research environment involving automatic control, electrical engineering, and battery systems. The postdoc will collaborate with academic and industrial partners in battery technology and electrified transport.
Who we are looking for
The following requirements are mandatory:
- A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to independently conduct high-quality research and collaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary environment.
The following experience will strengthen your application:
- A doctoral degree in electrical engineering, power electronics, automatic control, energy storage, or a related field.
- Strong background in one or more of the following areas: battery systems, power electronics, power conversion, automatic control, energy-storage systems, electrical drives, charging infrastructure, system modelling or optimisation.
- Experience in modelling, simulation or experimental validation of electrical-energy systems.
- Experience with switching converters, modulation methods, real-time control or hardware-oriented implementation.
- Strong programming skills, for example in MATLAB/Simulink, Python or related environments, and a strong publication record.
Previous battery experience is beneficial but not essential. Candidates with a strong background in power electronics and control, and a clear interest in battery systems and electrified transport, are particularly encouraged to apply.
What you will do
- The major responsibility of the postdoc position is to (1) pursue research in line with the project, (2) based on the results, publish and present high-quality scientific articles, and (3) take part in discussions
- Possibility to supervise master’s student and co-supervise PhD students
- Possibility to engage in teaching at undergraduate/master’s level
Contract terms
The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years.
The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.
What we offer
- As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
- A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
- Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.
Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence.
If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.
Application procedure
The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
CV
- A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications and a brief overview of the most relevant MSc- and PhD-level coursework, including grades where applicable.
- Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience (if applicable, briefly summarized, max. half a page).
Personal letter (max. 2 A4 pages) including:
- Your motivation for pursuing a postdoctoral position at this stage of your career.
- Why you are specifically interested in this position and the research project at Chalmers.
- How your previous research experience, technical skills and key achievements prepare you to contribute to the project.
- Your initial scientific ideas, potential research directions or methodological contributions relevant to the position.
Please note: A background check may be conducted as part of the application process. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references can be added to the CV but will only be used after the interview.
We welcome your application no later than July 31, 2026.
For questions, please contact:
Name: Changfu Zou
Title: Professor
Email and/or phone number: [email protected]
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Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.
