Researcher of Electrical Machines

The purpose of the Researcher position is to participate in the research, development and teaching activities of the Electrical Machines Research Group. The position's primary research focus is the design of electrical machines.

Tasks:

• Research in the field of design and modelling of electrical machines.
• Applying for and managing R&D&IP projects related to electrical machine design.
• Teaching development and teaching in the field of electrical machine design.
• Supervision of graduation theses at all levels of higher education in the field of electrical machine design.
• High-level international publications in the field of research.

Doctoral degree (PhD)

• Successfully defended thesis and publications in the field of electrical machine design.
• Knowledge of 3D printing and its applications in electrical machine design.
• Experience participating in scientific research projects. 
• Fluent in English (both spoken and written).

To apply for the position, please send the following documents in English by 06.07.2025 at the latest by clicking “Apply Now” on the right:

• a motivation letter;
• documents proving that the candidate holds the required academic degree and has acquired the required education;
• a curriculum vitae and a list of publications;
• an academic portfolio, including a motivated self-evaluation regarding compliance with the requirements for the Researcher position set out in the Academic Career Management Regulation, Annex 3 “Academic Evaluation Matrix” (shall be submitted by a university staff member only) or a free format evaluation of the academic activity undertaken so far and the competencies required for work (shall be submitted by an external candidate only); 
• any other documents deemed important by the applicant.

Regarding further information on the application documents and recruitment process please contact TalTech HR konkurss@taltech.ee.

The Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics is a structural unit of the TalTech School of Engineering. You can study at Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level at the Department. We have state-of-the-art furnished labs where research groups and students are engaged in research, plus we offer support to companies and collaborators in engineering.

TalTech has a green and one of the most compact university campuses in Europe that includes the Tehnopol Tallinn Science Park. Low hierarchy, academic freedom and a balanced work and family life are valued at TalTech. The university provides individual development and training opportunities, material and non-material tokens of acknowledgement, sporting opportunities at TalTech Sports Club and all-staff activities.