PostDoc Researcher in the field of Power Electronics

IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya; Oviedo; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Power Systems Group at IREC is seeking a PostDoc Researcher for a 14-month project under HORIZON EUROPE. The role focuses on power electronics, involving design and implementation of advanced converters and experimental setups in a lab environment.

Formación

• PhD or Master with more than 4 years in Power Electronics.
• Hands-on experience with power electronics is essential.
• Experience in designing, modeling, and operating power electronic converters.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Power Electronics

Analog and Digital Electronic Systems Design

Modeling and Operating Power Electronic Converters

Educación

PhD in Electronic Engineering

Master (or equivalent) in relevant disciplines

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 in 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 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 :

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 in 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 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 :

Applicants must submit the following documents by email :

Curriculum Vitae, including degree details and relevant experience.

Motivation letter.

Subject title in the email should be : 2025 / 61 SCAPE PROJECT

Job offer :

We offer an 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.

Status : This job posting is active and not expired.

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