PostDoc Researcher in the field of Power Electronics

IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya; Santa Cruz de Tenerife; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IREC is seeking a PostDoc Researcher for a 14-month R2 position in the SCAPE project, focusing on advanced power converter research in Power Electronics. The role will involve design, development, and experimental research, offering a dynamic environment within IREC's lab facilities. Candidates need a PhD or equivalent experience and essential hands-on skills in power electronics.

Formación

• PhD or Master’s degree in relevant field with significant research experience.
• Experience in designing and operating power electronic converters.
• Essential hands-on power electronics experience.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Designing power electronic converters

Modeling power electronic converters

Control board design

Analog and digital electronic systems design

Hands-on experience in power electronics

Teamwork

Initiative in research and innovation

Results-oriented approach

Educación

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

Master (or equivalent) with more than 4 years of 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 will include designing advanced power converter topologies and control schemes, developing electro-thermal models for power converter digital twins, and conducting experimental activities with power converters, 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) 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 qualifications :

• Knowledge of multilevel power converter topologies and operation.
• Experience in communications and automation systems.
• Experience supervising, guiding, and training team members.
• Experience preparing competitive project proposals.
• Experience publishing papers in technical journals and conferences.

Personal skills :

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

Required documents :

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

We offer a 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.