PostDoc Researcher in the field of Power Electronics

IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya; Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IREC is seeking a PostDoc Researcher to join the SCAPE project, focusing on advanced power converter design and modeling. The candidate will participate in experimental setups and contribute to innovative research in Power Electronics. A PhD and significant research experience in related fields are required.

Formación

• PhD in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Automatic Control, or similar.
• More than 4 years of research experience in Power Electronics.
• Experience in publishing papers in technical journals.

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

Designing power electronic converters

Modeling and operating power converter systems

Control board programming

Analog and digital electronics design

Hands-on experience with power electronics

Teamwork

Initiative in research and innovation

Flexibility

Analytical skills

Educación

PhD in Electronic Engineering

Master in Electrical Engineering or related field

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 will focus on designing advanced power converter topologies and control schemes, along with developing advanced electro-thermal models for implementing power converter digital twins. Additionally, experimental activities with power converters are expected, including designing and implementing 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 with more than 4 years of research experience related to Power Electronics.
• Experience in designing, modeling, and operating power electronic converters.
• Experience with control board design and programming.
• Experience in analog and digital electronic systems design, simulation, and testing.
• Hands-on experience with power electronics is essential.

Preferred :

• Knowledge of multilevel power converter topologies and operation.
• Experience with communications and automation systems.
• Experience supervising, guiding, and training team members.
• Experience in preparing competitive project proposals.
• Experience 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, including degree details and relevant professional experience.
• Motivation letter.
• Email subject should be: 2025 / 61 SCAPE PROJECT

Offer :

We offer a 14-month R2 position within the SCAPE European project. Salaries will be paid according to IREC’s salary policy, depending on qualifications and experience.

Note: This job posting is active and open for applications.