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You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.\nThis position reports to:\nResearch Team Manager - Power Device Physics__\nYour role and responsibilities\nIn this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.\nThe work model for the role is hybrid.\nYou will be mainly accountable for:\nConducting applied research in the area of electrical power-device physics with a primary focus on Applied Thermodynamics and Thermal management; and contribute to related Multi-physics domains such as Electromagnetics and Fluid Dynamics \nContributing to and lead research projects supporting the ongoing energy transformation through innovative electrical power technologies and multi-physics solutions\nPlanning, setting up, and executing scientific experiments \nDriving research activities, generating intellectual property, and writing scientific publications \nClosely working with scientists and engineers within the team, driving collaborations within the research center, with universities, and global ABB divisions.\nQualifications for the role\nPhD in Physics or Mechanical Engineering \nBackground in the areas of Heat and Mass transfer, and Applied Thermodynamics. 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