PostDoc Researcher in the field of Power Electronics

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

Descripción de la vacante

IREC is seeking a PostDoc Researcher for the SCAPE project, focusing on power electronics. The role involves design, modeling, and experimental work on advanced power converters. Candidates with a PhD or equivalent, and hands-on experience in power electronics are encouraged to apply. This 14-month position offers competitive salaries package based on IREC's policy.

Formación

• PhD or Master's in Electronic Engineering with significant research experience.
• Experience in power electronics and control systems design.
• Strong hands-on experience is crucial.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Design and operation of power electronic converters

Control board design and programming

Analog and digital electronic systems design

Hands-on experience with power electronics

Educación

PhD in Electronic Engineering

Master in related disciplines with 4+ years research experience

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 in Power Electronics.
• Experience in design, modelling, and operation of 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 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 :

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

Required documents :

• Curriculum Vitae, specifying completed degrees and relevant experience.
• Motivation letter.
• Subject in email: 2025 / 61 SCAPE PROJECT

Offer :

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