PostDoc Researcher in the field of Power Electronics

IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya; Vigo; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute in Catalonia is seeking a PostDoc Researcher for the SCAPE project under the HORIZON EUROPE programme. The role involves designing advanced power converter systems and conducting experimental research within the laboratory. Candidates should hold a PhD or Master in a relevant engineering discipline with extensive experience in power electronics. This position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and is a unique opportunity for innovation in the energy sector.

Formación

• PhD or Master in Electronic Engineering with 4+ years of research experience in Power Electronics.
• Experience in design, modeling, and operation of power electronics converters.
• Hands-on experience is essential.

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

Design of power electronics converters

Modeling power electronics

Programming control boards

Analog electronic systems design

Digital electronic systems design

Hands-on experience with power electronics

Educación

PhD in Electronic Engineering

Master in related 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 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 skills :

• 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, including degree details and professional experience.
• Motivation letter.
• Subject title in email: 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.