Postdoc: Precision Magnetic Loss in Electric Machines

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

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Job summary

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB in Gothenburg invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to advance accurate magnetic loss measurements for electrical machines and to enable reduced heavy rare-earth material usage in propulsion systems.

You will develop a reconfigurable test rig to emulate power-electronics supply, integrate the Imperix system, and publish results in high-ranked journals while supervising Master’s and PhD students. The position is a two-year contract with onsite presence.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent must be completed by employment decision date.
• Experience with testing of soft magnetic materials and loss determination.
• Ability to develop and operate test equipment for magnetic materials.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

• Advance knowledge of loss determination in soft magnetic components under PWM supply.
• Develop a reconfigurable test rig to emulate power-electronics supply.
• Integrate the Imperix system into existing testing facilities and upgrade characterization setups.
• Publish results in high-ranked journals and conferences; supervise Master’s/PhD students as appropriate.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Testing soft magnetic materials

PWM testing experience

English communication

Education

Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Imperix system

Lab equipment

EM testing setup

Job description

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB in Gothenburg invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to advance accurate magnetic loss measurements for electrical machines and to enable reduced heavy rare-earth material usage in propulsion systems.

You will develop a reconfigurable test rig to emulate power-electronics supply, integrate the Imperix system, and publish results in high-ranked journals while supervising Master’s and PhD students. The position is a two-year contract with onsite presence.