Research Scientist - Gas Insulation for High Voltage

avec compétence (avecco) GmbH; Baden; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy supply is seeking a researcher to conduct cutting-edge investigations into gas insulation technologies for high-voltage applications. The role combines theoretical modeling with hands-on experimental testing to advance dielectric strength and discharge understanding.

You will plan HV experiments, simulate gas discharge phenomena using MATLAB, Python, or COMSOL, and present results at international conferences.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

PhD in HV

Gas insulation

HV testing

MATLAB

Python

COMSOL

Data analysis

English communication

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics

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