Researcher industrial wireless power applications

Department: Electromechanics
Regime Full-time

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The Department of Electromechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Engineering is looking for a full-time (100%) researcher in the field of industrial wireless power applications.

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in Applied Engineering. The project focuses on low power capacitive wireless power transfer for industrial applications. Examples include wireless charging of IoT sensors, drones and mobile devices. The goals of this project are (1) to optimize a wireless charging system with multiple receivers; (2) to design a capacitive wireless power transfer system for rotational applications, e.g., sensors on a rotational axis. Under supervision, you will theoretically analyse the system, perform simulations and build a low-power measurement setup.
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for the Department of Electromechanical Engineering.

Profile

• You hold a Master degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, ICT Engineering, Physics or similar, or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• We also encourage international researchers to apply.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies .
• You can work in a group as well as on your own initiative.
• You have good written and spoken communication skills. You can speak and write fluently in English.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• Experience in analogue electronics is considered an asset.

What we offer

• We offer a contract as a researcher for a period of two years.
• The planned start date is 1 October 2024  or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale  for an assistant in the Contract Research Staff category (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, a group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at Campus Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including Monday 19 August 2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
  • a motivation letter
  • your CV
• The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions  or send an email to [email protected] . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Ben Minnaert ([email protected] ).

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