PostDoc Researcher in the field of Power Electronics

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

Descripción de la vacante

IREC is seeking a PostDoc Researcher for the SCAPE project, focusing on advanced power electronics research. Candidates should have a PhD or relevant Master's with extensive experience in designing power converters. The position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications, with opportunities for innovation and teamwork.

Formación

• PhD or Master's with >4 years research in Power Electronics.
• Experience in design and operation of power electronics converters.
• Hands-on experience with power electronics essential.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Initiative in research and innovation

Flexibility

Results-oriented mindset

Analytical and synthesis capabilities

Educación

PhD in Electronic Engineering or related field

Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field with >4 years experience

Herramientas

Power electronics

Control board design

Analog and digital electronic systems design

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 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 the design, modeling, 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 :

• 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 in publishing papers in technical journals and conferences.

Personal skills :

• Teamwork
• Initiative in research and innovation
• Flexibility
• Results-oriented mindset
• Analytical and synthesis capabilities

Required documents :

• Curriculum Vitae, specifying completed degrees and relevant professional experience.
• Motivation letter.
• Email subject title: 2025 / 61 SCAPE PROJECT

Offer :

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 the candidate’s qualifications and experience.