PhD Position in Power Electronics
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The Electrical Engineering Section at The Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for one or more 3-year PhD position(s) in power electronics with emphasis on design of compact and high-efficiency dc-dc converters for professional working vehicles. The starting date for the position(s) is 1 March 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The PhD project
The PhD position is part of the Danish Energy Technology Development and Demonstration (EUDP) program project eWorkVehiclePower – Hybrid fuel cell and battery powering unit for working vehicles. The PhD project will provide research into compact high-efficiency power converters for hybrid fuel cell and battery powered vehicle applications. The research focus will include optimum topology selection, design of compact high-frequency magnetic components, optimum application of WBG power devices and experimental verification and demonstration of converter prototypes.
What we offer
The PhD fellow will work in close collaboration with our industrial partners in the project consortium. We offer a challenging position in an international and stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment for conducting research of high quality, and an excellent opportunity for collaboration both within SDU and with renowned international research groups.
What we expect
The successful applicant will be expected to have:
Research environment
The successful candidates will be affiliated with the Electrical Engineering Section at the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark, which is located at the Faculty of Engineering on the international campus in Odense, Denmark. The power electronics group is focusing on research in compact high-efficiency dc-dc and ac-dc converters in the medium power range of 1-100kW. Research topics includes converter topologies, advanced magnetic component design, application of wide bandgap semiconductors, compact filter design and advanced converter control. The power electronics group has a long tradition for close collaboration with leading regional, national and international industries and academia in the field. The research group has world-class laboratory facilities that are continuously being expanded and maintained.
Contact information
For further information on the position please contact Professor Morten Nymand at phone +45 6550 7427 or by email to [email protected].
If you experience technical problems you must contact [email protected].
Conditions of employment
Applicants are required to have a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position (start salary amounts to approx. 3.378,- EURO per month incl. supplements).
Employment of a PhD fellow can only happen after the Head of the PhD School has approved the candidate for admission to the PhD school. Employment and enrollment will cease without further notice at the end of the period.
A PhD fellow is not allowed to have any kind of sideline employment, while enrolled as PhD fellow at the faculty.
Employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD Research Fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
The successful candidate will be enrolled at SDU in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order), read more here.
The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.
Application procedure
The Faculty expects applicants to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on How to apply before applying.
The application deadline is 6 January 2021.
The application must be in English and all non-Danish documents must be translated into English.
The application must include the following - the required forms must be found at the above mentioned Faculty website:
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
The PhD project
The PhD position is part of the Danish Energy Technology Development and Demonstration (EUDP) program project eWorkVehiclePower – Hybrid fuel cell and battery powering unit for working vehicles. The PhD project will provide research into compact high-efficiency power converters for hybrid fuel cell and battery powered vehicle applications. The research focus will include optimum topology selection, design of compact high-frequency magnetic components, optimum application of WBG power devices and experimental verification and demonstration of converter prototypes.
What we offer
The PhD fellow will work in close collaboration with our industrial partners in the project consortium. We offer a challenging position in an international and stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment for conducting research of high quality, and an excellent opportunity for collaboration both within SDU and with renowned international research groups.
What we expect
The successful applicant will be expected to have:
- Master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
- A strong background and interest in Power Electronics, especially in the field of design of high-efficiency dc-dc converters with demonstrated competencies in simulation, modelling and design of magnetic components.
- Excellent writing and oral skills in English and ability to work independently.
- Good collaboration and communication skills.
Research environment
The successful candidates will be affiliated with the Electrical Engineering Section at the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark, which is located at the Faculty of Engineering on the international campus in Odense, Denmark. The power electronics group is focusing on research in compact high-efficiency dc-dc and ac-dc converters in the medium power range of 1-100kW. Research topics includes converter topologies, advanced magnetic component design, application of wide bandgap semiconductors, compact filter design and advanced converter control. The power electronics group has a long tradition for close collaboration with leading regional, national and international industries and academia in the field. The research group has world-class laboratory facilities that are continuously being expanded and maintained.
Contact information
For further information on the position please contact Professor Morten Nymand at phone +45 6550 7427 or by email to [email protected].
If you experience technical problems you must contact [email protected].
Conditions of employment
Applicants are required to have a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position (start salary amounts to approx. 3.378,- EURO per month incl. supplements).
Employment of a PhD fellow can only happen after the Head of the PhD School has approved the candidate for admission to the PhD school. Employment and enrollment will cease without further notice at the end of the period.
A PhD fellow is not allowed to have any kind of sideline employment, while enrolled as PhD fellow at the faculty.
Employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD Research Fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
The successful candidate will be enrolled at SDU in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order), read more here.
The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.
Application procedure
The Faculty expects applicants to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on How to apply before applying.
The application deadline is 6 January 2021.
The application must be in English and all non-Danish documents must be translated into English.
The application must include the following - the required forms must be found at the above mentioned Faculty website:
- Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants.
- Motivation letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. 2 pages). Upload in the field called “Project description”.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae, describing research, publication and teaching experience, computational skills and including personal contact information.
- A research statement. Upload in the field called “Other relevant material”.
- Verified copies of the official bachelor diploma and master's diploma and transcripts of exams, both original and translated into English.
- Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”.
- An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish). Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”.
- An official and verified written assessment of the thesis or dissertation project from the grade giving institution, if the thesis/examination project is evaluated by approved/passed. The statement must clearly state that the candidate has been among the top 30 pct. in the graduation class for the study programme.
- Three names and e-mails of researchers who can provide an informed reference letter at short notice
- Reference letters may also be included. You're welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.
- List of publications, in case you have any publications.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
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Jobbet er oprettet på vores service den 23.12.2020, men kan have været deaktiveret og genaktiveret igen.
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