PostDoc Researcher in the field of Power Electronics

IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya; Torrejón de Ardoz; Presencial; EUR 26.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Power Systems Group at a leading research institute is seeking a PostDoc Researcher for the SCAPE project, funded by HORIZON EUROPE. The role involves designing innovative power converter topologies and conducting hands-on research to advance the field of Power Electronics, supported by a collaborative team environment.

Formación

• PhD or Master's degree in relevant fields with over 4 years of experience.
• Hands-on experience with power electronics is a must.
• Experience in design, modelling, and operation of power electronics converters.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Team worker

Initiative in research and innovation

Flexibility

Results-oriented

Analytical and synthesis capabilities

Educación

PhD in Electronic Engineering

Master in relevant disciplines

Herramientas

Control boards design and programming

Analog and digital electronic systems

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 and more than 4 years of experience in research related to Power Electronics.
• Experience in design, modelling, and operation of power electronics converters.
• Experience with control boards design and programming.
• Experience in analog and digital electronic systems design, simulation, and testing.
• Hands-on experience with power electronics is a must.

Preferred :

• Knowledge of multilevel power converter topologies and operation.
• Experience in communications and automation systems.
• Experience in supervising, guiding, and/or training people.
• Experience in preparing competitive project proposals.
• Experience in 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 the completed degree and any relevant professional experience.
• Motivation letter.
• The subject title in the email should be : 2025 / 61 SCAPE PROJECT

Offer of the job position :

We offer an R2 position for 14 months within the SCAPE European project.

Salaries will be paid in accordance with IREC’s salary policy, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience.