PostDoc Researcher in the field of Power Electronics

IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya; Albacete; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute is seeking a PostDoc Researcher for the SCAPE project, focusing on advanced power electronics and converter topologies. The position involves both theoretical design and practical experiments, based in high-tech lab facilities. Candidates should have a strong background in Electronic or Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience with power electronics systems. This position offers an R2 contract for 14 months and aligns with IREC's salary policy depending on the candidate's qualifications.

Formación

• PhD or Master's degree with more than 4 years of experience in Power Electronics research.
• Experience in designing and operating power electronics systems.
• Hands-on experience required for power electronics.

Responsabilidades

• Design advanced power converter topologies and control schemes.
• Develop electro-thermal models for power converter digital twins.
• Conduct experimental activities with power converters.

Conocimientos

Experience in design

Modelling

Operation of power electronics converters

Control boards design and programming

Analog and digital electronic systems design, simulation, and testing

Hands-on experience with power electronics

Educación

PhD in Electronic Engineering

Master in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or Automatic Control

Descripción del empleo

The Power Systems Group announces the opening of a position as PostDoc Researcher to work on the SCAPE project funded under the HORIZON EUROPE programme, as well as on similar technical research projects in the fields of Power Electronics. The tasks to be carried out will be focused on designing advanced power converter topologies and control schemes, together with the development of advanced electro-thermal models for the implementation of power converter digital twins. Additionally, experimental activities with power converters are expected, including the design and implementation of experimental setups within IREC’s lab facilities.

Qualifications and experience required :

• PhD in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Automatic Control, or similar, or a Master (or equivalent) in the same disciplines and more than 4 years of experience in research related to Power Electronics.
• Experience in design, modelling, and operation of power electronics converters.
• Experience with control boards design and programming.
• Experience in analog and digital electronic systems design, simulation, and testing.
• Hands-on experience with power electronics is a must.

Preferred :

• Knowledge of multilevel power converter topologies and operation.
• Experience in communications and automation systems.
• Experience in supervising, guiding, and / or training people.
• Experience in preparing competitive project proposals.
• Experience in publishing papers in technical journals and conferences.

Personal skills :

• Team worker
• Initiative in research and innovation
• Flexibility
• Results-oriented
• Analytical and synthesis capabilities

Required documents :

• Curriculum Vitae, specifying the completed degree and any relevant professional experience.
• Motivation letter.
• The subject title in the email should be : 2025 / 61 SCAPE PROJECT

Offer of the job position :

We offer an R2 position for 14 months within the SCAPE European project.

Salaries will be paid in accordance with IREC’s salary policy, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience.

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