Postdoctoral Researcher in Radiation Effects in Power Electronics

Academic Positions; Finland; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday bonus

Relocation support

Job summary

University of Jyväskylä invites a Postdoctoral Researcher in Radiation effects in power electronics. The position is tied to the RADNEXT project and starts 4 January 2026 for two years, with a fixed-term contract.

The role focuses on developing testing guidelines for SiC/GaN devices and may include software development for data acquisition and analysis. Applicants should hold a PhD in physics or electronics, with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental physics or electronics.
• Knowledge/experience in accelerator-based physics, electronic circuit design, electrical measurements, power electronics, or wide-bandgap materials.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop radiation testing guidelines for wide-bandgap power electronics technologies.
• Perform radiation effects testing and develop test methodologies.
• Draft application-specific guidelines for test setup and procedures for radiation testing of WBG devices.

Skills

English communication

Collaborative work

Education

PhD in experimental physics or electronics

Tools

Geant4

TCAD

Molecular dynamics

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Jyväskylä Research Field Engineering » Electrical engineering Engineering » Other Physics » Applied physics Physics » Solid state physics Physics » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 20 Nov 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country Finland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Department of Physics 'sAccelerator Laboratory is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Researcher in Radiation effects in power electronics starting 4 January 2026, or as soon as possible after that for 2 years.

This fixed-term contract position is co-funded by the European Commission (RADNEXT 2030 project) and the University of Jyväskylä.

The postdoctoral researcher will develop radiation testing guidelines for wide-bandgap (WBG) power electronics technologies, such as silicon carbide (SiC)- and gallium nitride (GaN)-based power devices. Tasks will include:

• Review of published studies in radiation effects, failure mechanisms and test practices specific to WBG materials
• Radiation effects testing of WBG-based components and developing the test methodologies based on existing practices
• Drafting of application-specific guidelines on test setup and procedures for radiation testing of WBG devices: Deliverable D3.2

Depending on the researcher's skillset and preferences, the work may also include developing the experimental setup and data acquisition and analysis software.

Who should apply

We are looking for a candidate who matches the following requirements:

• PhD in a suitable field such as experimental physics or electronics
• Knowledge /experience in as many as possible of the following areas / techniques is considered an advantage:
  • Accelerator-based physics
  • Electronic circuit design
  • Electrical measurements
  • Power electronics and wide-bandgap materials
  • Simulation tools, such as Geant4, TCAD and molecular dynamics
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are required

Come to Jyväskylä, Finland, and join our vibrant and inspiring community!

At the University of Jyväskylä, you will be a valued member of our community with a unique opportunity to contribute to international research. You will become part of our international and multidisciplinary community that prioritizes the wellbeing of each individual. Our lively campus provides excellent opportunities for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.

Finland, named the world’s happiest country for consecutive years since 2018, offers a high standard of living with free education (also in English), affordable childcare, generous family benefits, and comprehensive healthcare. Work–life balance is highly valued in Finland, and employees enjoy four to six weeks of annual holiday. Jyväskylä is located in central Finland, just three hours by train from the capital Helsinki. Part of the Finnish Lakeland, the city offers easy access to nature and a range of outdoor, sports and exercise activities. As a major centre of education with a large student population, it also features a vibrant cultural scene. For more information about the University of Jyväskylä, the city of Jyväskylä, and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide .

Salaries are based on job demands and employees’ performance following the Finnish University Salary System. The salary for a Postdoctoral Researcher is determined based on the task-specific demand level 5 for teaching and research staff. The salary range will be approximately EUR 3700-4300 per month(gross income), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. A holiday bonus is paid to all employees. If you are relocating from abroad, we will support your move to Jyväskyläand Finland.

We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants to apply for this position.

Department of Physics

Good science, good life! The Department of Physics is an internationally recognised and dynamic research community whose principal research strengths are nuclear physics, particle physics and material physics.Research in nuclear physics covers nuclear astrophysics, nuclear structure physics, and applied accelerator-based research. Particle physics research focuses particularly on strong interactions, ultrarelativistic heavy-ion collisions, neutrino physics, and particle cosmology. Research areas in materials physics include nanomaterials and thin films, quantum materials and quantum technologies, light–matter interactions, and the properties of nanoparticles.Experimental research is supported by the Accelerator Laboratory and the Nanoscience Center, as well as extensive global partnerships with major facilities including CERN and FAIR. From 2026, the department has hosted three Centres of Excellence (CoEs) funded by the Research Council of Finland: the CoE in Quark Matter, the CoE in Quantum Materials, and the CoE in Neutron-Star Physics.The department is committed to high-quality teaching and student guidance. Our community of around 200 staff members and 300 students offers a supportive, inclusive, and genuinely collaborative environment. Job satisfaction, collegial support and working together are essential parts of the department’s everyday life, where research, education and societal impact are closely interconnected.