Research engineer in Python development and visualization
Job description
We are seeking a research engineer to develop ImpactTwin, an interactive digital twin dashboard for climate resilience. The work focuses on Python implementation and visualization of infrastructure disruptions and potential interventions.
You will integrate geospatial data and model outputs, develop interactive maps and charts for comparing scenarios, and test and document the prototype. You will work with Golnaz Taheri, Zahra Kalantari, and the research team.
Qualifications
Requirements
- A master's degree in computer science, data science, engineering or a related field, or an equivalent foreign qualification.
- Strong practical Python programming skills and experience in data processing.
- Experience in data visualization, such as charts, maps or interactive interfaces.
- Ability to write clear code and to test and document software.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and work independently.
- Good English communication skills for collaboration and documentation in an international research environment.
- Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with a particular focus on gender equality.
- Development of interactive visualizations and web interfaces, for example using Plotly, Dash or Streamlit.
- Geospatial data and GIS, for example GeoPandas or Folium.
- Network and graph analysis, simulation and machine learning.
- Version control and collaboration using Git.
Join us at KTH
KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.
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To apply for the position
Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.
The application must include:
- CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
- 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.
- A short cover letter and, if available, examples of Python or visualization projects.
About the employment
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Anställningsform: särskild visstidsanställning \| Anställningens omfattning: heltid \| Antal lediga befattningar: 1 \| Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% \| Ort: Stockholm \| Län: Stockholms län \| Land: Sweden \| Referensnummer: PA\-2026\-3246 \| Kontakt: Golnaz Taheri , Golnaz Taheri , \| Publicerat: 2026\-09\-23 \| Sista ansökningsdag: 2026\-10\-14
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