PhD: Solid-State Transformer Design for High-Power MFTs

ETH Zürich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich's Laboratory for High Power Electronic Systems (HPE) invites applications for a Doctoral Position to develop solid-state transformers and high-power medium-frequency transformers for PV and energy storage systems. You will model, optimize and prototype SSTs, collaborating with an international team of researchers and engineers.

The role focuses on advanced multi-physics models, experimental validation and integration into efficient optimisation workflows.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma/MSc in electrical engineering with excellent grades.
• Strong knowledge of power electronic converter systems.
• Fluency in English and good communication skills.
• Interest in detailed modelling and design of magnetic components.

Aufgaben

• Doctoral research on modelling and optimisation of high-power SSTs.
• Investigation of high-frequency and high-voltage MFTs for PV and grids.
• Integration of battery storage and control of dynamic power flow.
• Development of multiphysics models for losses, temperature, cooling and insulation.
• Optimisation of core, windings and cooling for efficiency, density and transfer.
• Development and optimisation of SST systems and power electronic converters.
• Integration of models into computationally efficient optimisation procedures with other Doctoral Position.
• Design, construction and experimental validation of MFT prototypes and converter systems.

Kenntnisse

Power electronic knowledge

Communication skills

English fluency

International teamwork

Magnetic components modelling

Ausbildung

Diploma/MSc in electrical engineering

Jobbeschreibung

ETH Zurich's Laboratory for High Power Electronic Systems (HPE) invites applications for a Doctoral Position to develop solid-state transformers and high-power medium-frequency transformers for PV and energy storage systems. You will model, optimize and prototype SSTs, collaborating with an international team of researchers and engineers.

The role focuses on advanced multi-physics models, experimental validation and integration into efficient optimisation workflows.