PhD in Solid-State Transformers for High-Power Grids

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

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