PostDoc Researcher in the field of Power Electronics

IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya; Bilbao; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IREC is looking for a PostDoc Researcher for the SCAPE project, focusing on advanced power electronics research. The role involves designing power converter topologies, developing models for digital twins, and conducting experimental work in IREC's labs. Ideal candidates should hold a PhD or Master and possess relevant experience in the field.

Formación

• PhD or Master in relevant fields with 4+ years experience.
• Experience in design, modelling and testing of power electronics.
• Personal skills: Team worker, flexible, results-oriented.

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

Design of power electronics converters

Modelling and operation of power electronics

Control boards design and programming

Analog and digital electronic systems design

Hands-on experience with power electronics

Knowledge on multilevel power converters

Communications and automation systems

Supervising and guiding people

Educación

PhD in Electronic Engineering

Master in Electronic Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Master in Electrical Engineering

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 : Essential : 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 on 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 on multilevel power converters topologies and operation. Experience in communications and automation systems. Experience in supervising, guiding and / or training people. Experience in competitive project proposal preparation. Experience on writing papers for technical journals and conferences. Personal skills : Team Worker Initiative in Research and Innovation Flexibility Results-oriented Analytical and synthesis capabilities

Required documents : Applicants must submit the following documents by email to ; and , Reference : Curriculum Vitae, specifying the completed degree and any relevant professional experience. Motivation letter. The title of the subject at email : 2025 / 61 SCAPE PROJECT Offer of job position : We offer a R2 position for 14 months on the frame of SCAPE European project. Salaries will be paid in accordance with the IREC’s salary policy, depending on the candidate’s qualification and professional experience.