Research Scientist - Gas Insulation for High Voltage

avec compétence GmbH; Baden; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy supply in Switzerland seeks a highly qualified researcher to advance gas insulation technologies for high-voltage applications. You will combine theoretical modeling with hands-on experimental testing, addressing dielectric strength, recovery, and discharge phenomena.

The role emphasizes HV testing, data analysis, and developing innovative gas-insulated concepts, with opportunities to present findings at international conferences and contribute to cutting-edge HV switchgear optimization.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with HV focus.
• Strong knowledge of gas insulation and discharge physics.
• Practical experience in HV testing.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or COMSOL for simulations.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets with statistics and AI tools.
• Strong English communication and structured working style.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research projects in gas insulation applications.
• Conduct investigations on dielectric strength, dielectric recovery, partial discharge.
• Plan and execute high-voltage experimental studies.
• Model, simulate and interpret gas discharge phenomena.
• Develop innovative concepts for gas-insulated technologies.
• Support design and optimization of HV switchgear.
• Document results and present findings at international conferences.

Skills

Gas insulation physics

HV testing

Data analysis (statistics)

AI tools in analysis

English communication

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering/Physics (HV focus)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

COMSOL

Job description

You will conduct research on gas insulation technologies for high-voltage applications, combining theoretical modeling with experimental testing.

Tasks

• Contribute to research projects in gas insulation applications
• Conduct investigations on dielectric strength, dielectric recovery, partial discharge
• Plan and execute high-voltage experimental studies
• Model, simulate and interpret gas discharge phenomena
• Develop innovative concepts for gas-insulated technologies
• Support design and optimization of HV switchgear
• Document results and present findings at international conferences

Profile

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with application in high voltage engineering
• Strong knowledge of gas insulation and discharge physics
• Practical experience in HV testing
• Expertise in simulation tools such as MATLAB, Python, or COMSOL
• Ability to analyze complex datasets using statistical methods and modern AI tools
• Solid English communication skills and structured working style

Company

Energy supply