Doctoral Position in solid-state transformer development, with a focus on high-power medium-frequency transformers

ETH Zürich; Schweiz; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

World-class facilities

International team

Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich's Laboratory for High Power Electronic Systems invites applications for a Doctoral Position focused on solid-state transformer development, especially high-power medium-frequency transformers. The project combines modelling, simulation, and experimental validation for energy systems integration.

We seek a diploma/MSc in electrical engineering, strong knowledge of power electronics, fluency in English, and motivation to work in an international team on innovative magnetic design and

Qualifikationen

• Diploma/MSc in electrical engineering with excellent grades.
• Fundamental knowledge of power electronic converter systems.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to work in an international team.

Aufgaben

• Modeling and optimisation of high-power Solid-State Transformers (SSTs), focusing on Medium-Frequency Transformers (MFTs).
• Investigate high-frequency/high-voltage MFTs for PV systems and grids.
• Integrate battery storage and control dynamic power flow.
• Develop multiphysics models for losses, temperature, cooling, and insulation.
• Optimise core, windings and cooling for efficiency and power density.
• Design, construct and experimentally validate MFT prototypes and converters.

Kenntnisse

Power electronics

English fluency

Team collaboration

Magnetic components design

Ausbildung

Diploma/MSc in Electrical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company ETH Zürich Research Field Engineering Control engineering Electrical engineering Systems engineering Other Technology Energy technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 25 Nov 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Switzerland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Doctoral Position in solid-state transformer development, with a focus on high-power medium-frequency transformers

The Laboratory for High Power Electronic Systems (HPE) at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering of ETH Zurich conducts internationally leading research on power electronic converter systems, which are required, for example, in future energy distribution systems for the integration of renewable energy sources or in traction applications/electric vehicles. Another research focus is on solid-state pulse modulators for medical applications (computer tomography/cancer treatment) and accelerators (CERN). For the design and optimisation of the various power electronic systems, we develop advanced multi-physics models/digital twins/virtual prototypes at the component and system level. For a new research project on Solid-State-Transformers for future PV and energy storage systems, we are looking for a Doctoral Position for developing solid state transformers with the focus on high-power medium frequency transformers.

• Doctoral research on modelling and optimisation of high-power Solid-State Transformers (SSTs), focusing on Medium-Frequency Transformers (MFTs).
• Investigation of high-frequency and high-voltage MFTs for PV systems and medium-voltage grids.
• Integration of battery storage systems and control of dynamic power flow between batteries and the grid.
• Development of multiphysics models for losses, temperature, cooling, resonances and electrical insulation.
• Optimisation of core, windings and cooling for improved efficiency, power density and power transfer.
• Development and optimisation of SST systems and power electronic converters.
• Integration of models into computationally efficient optimisation procedures and collaboration with other Doctoral Position.
• Design, construction and experimental validation of MFT prototypes and converter systems.

Profile

• A diploma/M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering with excellent grades.
• Fundamental knowledge of power electronic converter systems.
• Fluency in English.
• The willingness to fully commit yourself as part of an international team.
• In addition, you should be interested in the detailed modelling and design of magnetic components and the optimisation of power electronic systems.

We offer

• Your job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society
• Our laboratory offers a challenging and scientifically highly exciting full-time position in a dynamic, international team at one of the world-wide leading technical universities
• We strongly encourage participation at international conferences and offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits as well as outstanding research and laboratory facilities for your experiments

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