PhD in All-GaN ICs for Space PoL Regulators

Universiteit Gent; Belgique; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International secondments

Joint Doctoral Degree

Full employment contract and Belgian社会

Job summary

Ghent University invites applications for a fully funded PhD position within the BESCAPE MSCA Doctoral Networks program. The research focuses on All-GaN-based integrated PoL voltage regulators for space applications, with joint supervision by Ghent University and the University of Oviedo.

The role includes international secondments at IMEC and UNIOVI, leading to a joint doctoral degree. Initial 12-month appointment with potential extension to 48 months; gross salary 56,640 EUR per year, plus

Qualifications

• You hold a master’s degree in electronic engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• You have a solid background in electronic systems and circuit design, with a good understanding of analogue electronics and the design and operation of electronic circuits.
• You have good knowledge of power electronics and power-converter topologies, including DC-DC conversion, switching converters, and their control.
• You have good understanding of semiconductor devices and their application in electronic and power-conversion circuits.
• You have experience with circuit modelling and simulation and are familiar with SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python.
• Experience with Cadence or equivalent IC design environments is an asset.
• You are highly motivated to conduct independent scientific research and publish results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on GaN-ICs for PoL regulators for space applications.
• Explore Level 4 integration concepts with on-chip voltage regulation.
• Collaborate with IMEC and UNIOVI in secondments and joint coursework.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Teamwork

Independent research

Education

Master's degree in electronic engineering or related

Tools

Cadence design tools

SPICE

Python/Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Ghent University invites applications for a fully funded PhD position within the BESCAPE MSCA Doctoral Networks program. The research focuses on All-GaN-based integrated PoL voltage regulators for space applications, with joint supervision by Ghent University and the University of Oviedo.

The role includes international secondments at IMEC and UNIOVI, leading to a joint doctoral degree. Initial 12-month appointment with potential extension to 48 months; gross salary 56,640 EUR per year, plus