PhD in Magnetic Simulation for Variable-Speed Motors

Aalto University; Espoo; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded doctoral researcher’s job

Close cooperation with ABB Västerås

State-of-the-art laboratories

International research environment

Job summary

Aalto University invites applications for a fully funded doctoral researcher position in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation in Espoo, Finland. The project focuses on advanced models of soft magnetic materials integrated into a finite-element based software toolbox, with experimental validation on machines and cooperation with ABB Corporate Research Sweden.

The successful candidate will work on generalized magnetic deterioration models, anisotropy, and punching deterioration,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, materials sciences, or a closely related field.
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental characterization of laminated steels and analyze magnetic deterioration.
• Generalize magnetic deterioration models for punching-related stresses.
• Contribute to implementing dynamic vector models in the finite element code.
• Validate simulation models by experimental evaluation of losses in variable-speed electric machines.

Skills

Fluent English

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, materials sciences, or a closely related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

LabVIEW

Job description

Aalto University invites applications for a fully funded doctoral researcher position in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation in Espoo, Finland. The project focuses on advanced models of soft magnetic materials integrated into a finite-element based software toolbox, with experimental validation on machines and cooperation with ABB Corporate Research Sweden.

The successful candidate will work on generalized magnetic deterioration models, anisotropy, and punching deterioration,