Postdoctoral research position in control of AC Electric Drives Fed by Special Inverter Topology

Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Mar 2024

27 Feb 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Czech Technical University in Prague
Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)
Leading Researcher (R4)
Country

Czech Republic
Application Deadline

30 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

1 Jun 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number

#3-12
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU) now offers a new fellowship program, the CTU Global Postdoc Fellowship. This new and attractive two-year fellowship-program offers excellent researchers who have recently completed their PhD the chance to continue their research career at CTU. Fellows receive a two year fellowship and become members of a team led by a mentor. The fellowship aims at external international scientists who are currently conducting research abroad. Applicants must have completed their PhD within the last seven years. The fellowship aims at authors (co-authors) of three or more publications in a journal with IF. 

The topic focuses on the control of AC electric drives (IM or SynRM) focused on utilization of less known inverter topologies (e.g. Dual inverter, 4 bridge inverter) with modern semiconductor devices (GaN, SiC) The aim is to implement own designed algorithms in a signal processor and simulation environment. The proposed modulation and control strategy should pursue the objectives of increasing the efficiency or reliability of the traction drive by means of suitably modified control based e.g.:

  • on improved mathematical models compensating for parameter variation,
  • on increasing the drive dynamics and control accuracy, improving the efficiency,
  • on maximizing the use of the capabilities of modern signal processors or FPGA circuits in the control of electric drives,
  • on utilization of SiC or GaN semiconductors in power converter circuit.

Requirements
Research Field
Engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in electrical or control engineering, or power electronics, obtained within the last 5 years. A very good knowledge of electric drives and power electronics. Proficiency in written and oral English. The candidate should have a proven track record of research excellence, with several papers published as the main author in impactful journals (Q1/Q2 prefered).


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Internal Application form(s) needed
CVUT.VAV-GPFP.APPLICATION-2023.1-EN_1.pdf
English
(41.61 KB - PDF)
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Additional Information
Benefits

Salary: 75 000 CZK


Selection process

Applications will be assessed by a committee, based on documents sent by applicants. The mentor has a strong vote in the selection process.

To apply for the CTU Global Postdoc Fellowship you need the following documents in English:

  • CV, including list of publications (max. 4 pages). At least three IF (Impact Factor. We follow the Web of Science Journal Citation Reports )  journal publications are expected. Papers accepted for publication yet waiting to be printed do count if a proof of acceptance is provided.
  • Motivation letter (max. 2 pages).
  • PhD certificate (copy).
  • A cover letter (See Application for CTU Global Postdoc Fellowship form)
  • You may attach other documents supporting your application such as recommendation letters etc.

Additional comments

Mentor: Jan Bauer, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, [email protected] , https://motor.feld.cvut.cz/?q=en/bauerja2 , 

Orcid 0000-0002-0657-1213

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9650880

https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1049/iet-pel.20…

H-index (WOS) 5


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Czech Technical University in Prague / Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Country
Czech Republic
City
Prague
Postal Code
166 27
Street
Technická 2

Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]

Contact
State/Province

Czech Republic
City

Prague
Website

https://www.cvut.cz/en
Street

Technická 2
Postal Code

166 27
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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