Doctoral Researcher in Simulation of Variable Speed Electric Machines

About the position

Doctoral Researcher in Simulation of Variable Speed Electric Machines

Research Field: Engineering

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

Doctoral Researcher in Simulation of Variable Speed Electric Machines with Advanced Magnetic Material

We are currently seeking one highly motivated doctoral researcher to join the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation at Aalto University, Finland, within a project focused on implementing advanced models of soft magnetic materials in accurate simulation software.

The developed laminated‑steel models will be evaluated using an experimental setup equipped with variable‑speed electric machines.

The successful candidate will contribute to research on generalizing some advanced magnetic material model developed at Aalto University.

The focus on anisotropy and punching deterioration will enable the effective incorporation of detailed material models in design tools for the next-generation variable-speed electric machines feed by frequency converters.

The development and implementation of the magnetic model into a finite-element-based software toolbox will be at Aalto University.

The doctoral researcher will focus on topics including (but not limited to):

Validate the developed simulation models by experimental evaluation of the additional losses in the variable-speed electric machines

If you are chosen for this position, you will apply for the study right in doctoral studies at Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering.

Thus, please see the student information and admission criteria at https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-options/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-electrical-engineering.

Modelling and simulation of variable speed electric machines

Fully funded doctoral researcher’s position at Aalto University, which is consistently ranked among the top universities in Europe.The work is done in close cooperation with ABB Västerås, worldwide industry leader in electric motor and drives.

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities.

The starting salary for a doctoral researcher is 3143 €/month.

Opportunity to work in a high-impact industrial research project with leading academic and industrial partners.

A stimulating international research environment.

An opportunity to transpose academic research into the industrial perspective.

If you want to join our community, please submit your application through our recruitment site (”Apply now!” at the bottom of the page) by 1 October 2026.

To apply, please share the following application materials in English and in pdf-format with us:

youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity

linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/414496/doctoral-researcher…

What you’ll bring

• Eligible candidates should have
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, materials sciences, or a closely related field
• Copy of your academic transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

At a glance

Position type

PhD

Institution

Aalto University

Department

Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation

Research group

Not stated

Location

Finland (FI, Finland, FI

Supervisor / contact person

Professor Anouar Belahcen

Funding

Fully funded
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Fully funded doctoral researcher’s position at Aalto University, which is consistently ranked among the top universities in Europe.The work is done in close cooperation with ABB Västerås, worldwide industry leader in electric motor and drives.
The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities.
The starting salary for a doctoral researcher is 3143 €/month.

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-460475

Research focus

Discipline

Not stated

Research area

Not stated

Methods

Finite element method, Microscopy

Software

Python, MATLAB

Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

28 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

Not stated in the source

Application deadline

01 Oct 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Priority review date

Not stated

Last checked

28 Sep 2026

Last updated

28 Sep 2026

2026-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 1 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
If you are chosen for this position, you will apply for the study right in doctoral studies at Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering. Thus, please see the student information and admission criteria at https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-options/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-electrical-engineering.
Ready to apply?
If you want to join our community, please submit your application through our recruitment site (”Apply now!” at the bottom of the page) by 1 October 2026.
To apply, please share the following application materials in English and in pdf-format with us:
Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). If you are a student or visitor at Aalto University, please apply with your personal email address (not aalto.fi) via Aalto University open positions.
If you wish to hear more about the position, you can reach out to Doctor Floran Martin (floran.martin@aalto.fi), or Professor Anouar Belahcen (anouar.belahcen@aalto.fi) from Aalto University. Feel free to contact Doctor Marco Biasion (marco.biasion@se.abb.com) or Doctor David Lindell (david.lindell@se.abb.com). For questions related to the application process, please contact HR Advisor Johanna Haapalainen (hr-elec@aalto.fi).
Where to apply
Apply now

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/414496/doctoral-researcher-in-simulation-of-variable-speed-electric-machines/?TrackID=427338

Contact: floran.martin@aalto.fianouar.belahcen@aalto.fimarco.biasion@se.abb.comdavid.lindell@se.abb.comhr-elec@aalto.fi

Original sources

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/460475 ↗

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/414496/doctoral-researcher-in-simulation-of-variable-speed-electric-machines/?TrackID=427338 ↗