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Open position: Research Student Assistant in Mechanical Engineering

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Published Aug 21, 2026

Are you eager to deepen your technical expertise and contribute to cutting-edge research within advanced manufacturing? As a Research Student Assistant at Centre X, you’ll work closely with our team on real R&D projects from simulations and experiments to industry workshops and technical documentation.

The role as Research Student Assistant in Mechanical Engineering offers a unique opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge, collaborate with major industrial partners, and actively participate in shaping the future of machining and production systems.

Tasks

Support for the Centre X staff in the following tasks:

  • Execution of R&D projects (literature review, simulations, experiments, etc.)
  • Planning and organization of meetings, workshops, and conferences with industry
  • Preparation of presentations

What We Offer

  • Perfect boundary conditions to gain practical experience parallel to your studies
  • Flexible working hours 
  • Excellent Contacts with Industrial & Research Partners.

Your Skills

  • Student at KTH in a subject related to mechanical (Maskinteknik, Industriellteknik och hållbarhet, Industriell production etc) or relevant practical experience
  • You are a team player and have a high grade of proactivity Experience with MS Office
  • Good language skills in English, fluency in Swedish will be considered as a merit

Scope and salary

10 hours per week, 165 SEK/hours

Application Process

Please apply for the position by emailing tvedin@kth.se with your CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Deadline: 10th September