2 PhD Positions (m/f/x) / University Assistant in the field of Ultracompact Power Electronics

9 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Graz University of Technology

Department

Electric Drives and Power Electronic Systems

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

30 May 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

10 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

4310 / 2024 / 7756

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Your Responsibilities

The Electric Drives and Power Electronic Systems Institute is conducting international leading research in the area of highly efficient and highly compact power electronic systems. Together with Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) a new laboratory called PERL is established conducting fundamental research in the field of high-frequency switched power converters. 

We are looking for outstanding, highly motivated people interested in pursuing Ph.D. research (full position, four years) in this multidisciplinary research field  with focus on corresponding (resonant) topologies, driving and sensing.

• Research in the area of high-frequency switched power converter with focus on (resonant) topologies, driving and sensing based on latest power semiconductor technology (e.g. SiC and GaN).
• Verification of the concepts using modern circuit simulators as well as FEM simulations.
• Construction of laboratory prototypes to verify the developed approaches.
• Scientific publication and dissemination of the findings at international conferences and journals.
• Writing a thesis.
• Contribution to teaching activities of the institute in the scope of the lab.
• Supervision of Master’s theses in the scope of the lab.  

Your Profile
Admission Requirements

Completed master degree in electrical engineering or physics (or similar).

We Offer

Interesting area of responsibility	Collegial and friendly working atmosphere
Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office (40 %), paid lunch break - depending on working hours)	International training and teaching opportunities
Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women	Award for being the most family-friendly company in Styria 2018
Subsidy for public transport	University’s sports program
Shopping Discounts	Workplace Health Management
Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies	Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development
Safe and stable working environment	Company pension funds

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 50,103.20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).
People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.

Organisational Unit

The Electric Drives and Power Electronic Systems Institute is conducting international leading research in the area of highly efficient and highly compact power electronic systems. Together with Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) a new laboratory called PERL is established conducting fundamental research in the field of high-frequency switched power converters.

About us

Graz University of Technology is the longest-established university of technology in Austria. Here, successful teams of students, talented up-and-coming scientists, ambitious researchers and a lively start-up scene enjoy an inspirational environment as well as access to top-quality equipment. And all this in one of the most innovative and livable regions in Europe. TU Graz offers an inspiring working environment with outstanding infrastructure and service-oriented university management.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge in power electronics and corresponding control methods.
• Experience with experimental laboratory as well as theoretical work, using analytic and numerical techniques including circuit simulation programs.
• Experience with construction and start-up of power electronic hardware.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to fully commit yourself as part of an international team.
• High degree of self-initiative and an inherent curiosity for engineering and interdisciplinary questions.
• Language: Fluency in English, both written and spoken; knowledge of German is an advantage.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://jobs.tugraz.at/en/jobs/8a667d62-59d5-6b5d-9bc8-660ea484d7d1

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Electric Drives and Power Electronic Systems

Country

Austria

City

GRAZ

Postal Code

A-8010

Street

Rechbauerstraße 12

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.tugraz.at/en/jobs/8a667d62-59d5-6b5d-9bc8-660ea484d7d1/apply

Contact

City

GRAZ

Website

https://www.tugraz.at

Street

Rechbauerstraße 12

Postal Code

A-8010

Phone

(+43) 316 873

STATUS: EXPIRED