Research Engineer in Urban Resource Flow Modeling

The Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering (SEED) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is seeking a motivated and skilled Research Engineer to join the Division of Resources, Energy and Infrastructure. This position, funded by FORMAS, involves working on the Urban Accounting Model (UAM), developed collaboratively by KTH and the City of Stockholm, to enhance its practical application. The role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the forefront of urban resource flow modeling.

Job description

Data Collection and Management:

• Develop and manage data collection processes necessary for adapting the UAM to the Reflow tool and specific use cases.
• Transition from top-down to bottom-up data for territorial flows and stocks, focusing on assessing the availability and quality of data sources.

Data Analysis and Model Development:

• Conduct extensive analyses of municipal data accessibility for the model, identifying critical bottom-up data sources (both static and streaming) and their metadata and quality requirements.
• Participate in desktop studies for data inventory, analyze other models' data needs, and perform test calculations.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including Statistics Sweden (SCB), city administrations, and companies, through interviews, workshops, or other engagement methods to gather specific data sets and insights.

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) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in material flow analysis·        
• Experience in life cycle assessment ·        
• Good knowledge of urban metabolism studies
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in programming languages (such as Python, Java, or C++), experience with database management, and familiarity with software development tools and methodologies.

You have the ability to work both independently and to collaborate in a group and have an awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

To apply for the position

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

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).

The application must include:

1. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
2. 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.
3. Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

About the employment

The employment is part-time, 70%, and valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 10 months with access according to agreement.

Other information

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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: Special fixed-term employment
Contract type: Part-time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 70%
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: A-2024-0314
Contact:

1. Anders Wörman, worman@kth.se
2. Rajib Sinha, rajibs@kth.se

Published: 2024-02-02
Last application date: 2024-02-12