CareerPlan

Postdoctoral researcher in Mechanical Engineering within Gear Technology

Örebro, SwedenFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-11

Core

Conduct research on advanced mechano-chemical surface treatments to optimize high-load vehicle gear production, focusing on tribology testing, contact surface simulation, and manufacturing.

Role type

Postdoctoral researcher (Mechanical Engineering)

Builds

Optimized heat and surface treatment approaches for gear production

Domain

Mechanical Engineering / Gear Technology / Tribology

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Independent problem-solving, critical analytical abilities, research dissemination, high-quality publication track record, gear technology expertise, tribology testing knowledge, manufacturing knowledge, surface treatment simulation

Preferred skills

Knowledge of relevant simulation techniques, passion for advanced gear manufacturing topics

Technologies

Simulation techniques

Responsibilities

Conduct research on mechano-chemical surface treatments, contribute to departmental duties including teaching up to 20% of time, collaborate with staff from diverse backgrounds

Seniority

Postdoctoral (recent PhD holder)