PostDoc Researcher in the field of Power Electronics

IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya; Logroño; Presencial; EUR 36.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution is seeking a PostDoc Researcher for the SCAPE project, focusing on Power Electronics. The role involves designing advanced power converters and developing digital twins, alongside experimental activities and technical research. Candidates should possess a PhD or equivalent with extensive research experience in the field. The position is for 14 months, with a salary based on qualifications.

Formación

• PhD or Master in relevant fields with extensive research experience.
• Hands-on experience with power electronics is essential.
• Experience in control systems and project proposals is preferred.

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

Teamwork skills

Initiative in research and innovation

Flexibility

Results-oriented attitude

Analytical and synthesis capabilities

Educación

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

Master (or equivalent) with 4+ years of research experience

Herramientas

Power electronics converters design

Control board design and programming

Analog and digital electronic systems design

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 with more than 4 years of research experience related to Power Electronics.
• Experience in design, modelling, and operation of power electronics 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 in 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 :

• Teamwork skills
• Initiative in research and innovation
• Flexibility
• Results-oriented attitude
• Analytical and synthesis capabilities

Required documents :

Applicants must submit the following documents via email to the addresses provided:

• Curriculum Vitae, including degree details and relevant experience.
• Motivation letter.
• Subject line in the email: 2025 / 61 SCAPE PROJECT

Offer details :

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

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