PhD in Solid-State Transformers for High-Power Grids

Immigration Policy Lab; Zürich; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport season tickets

Car sharing

Sports facilities (ASVZ)

Childcare support

Pension benefits

Job summary

ETH Zurich is seeking a Doctoral position in solid‑state transformer development with a focus on high‑power medium‑frequency transformers. You will conduct doctoral research on modelling, optimisation and integration of SSTs into PV systems and grids, including battery storage and dynamic power flow, within a leading international team.

The role requires an electrical engineering degree with excellent grades, strong knowledge of power electronics, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• A diploma/M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering with excellent grades.
• Fundamental knowledge of power electronic converter systems.
• Good communication skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to work in an international team.
• Interest in detailed modelling and design of magnetic components.

Responsibilities

• Doctoral research on modelling and optimisation of high‑power solid‑state transformers.
• Investigate high‑frequency, high‑voltage medium‑frequency transformers for PV and grids.
• Integrate battery storage and control power flow between batteries and the grid.
• Develop multiphysics models for losses, temperature, cooling, and insulation.
• Optimize core, windings and cooling for efficiency and density.
• Design, build and test MFT prototypes and converter systems.
• Collaborate with a team and document modelling procedures.

Skills

Power electronics

English fluency

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/M.Sc. in electrical engineering

Job description

ETH Zurich is seeking a Doctoral position in solid‑state transformer development with a focus on high‑power medium‑frequency transformers. You will conduct doctoral research on modelling, optimisation and integration of SSTs into PV systems and grids, including battery storage and dynamic power flow, within a leading international team.

The role requires an electrical engineering degree with excellent grades, strong knowledge of power electronics, and fluency in English.