A PhD student in Electronics with focus on self-powered smart bearings

26 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Mid Sweden University

Department

Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering
Engineering » Electronic engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Sweden

Application Deadline

20 Jun 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Stockholm)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE

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

No

Offer Description

Independent third-cycle studies encompassing research (100%). The research work for this PhD position will be carried out in the Autonomous Sensor Systems group at the STC Research Centre (www.miun.se/stc ). You will be part of a large European research project on Internet of Things (IoT) devices with long operating lifetime. This will be achieved by developing and integrating energy harvesting solutions into equipment and infrastructure to enhance battery life or replace batteries entirely.

This PhD position focuses on a case of smart bearings. Bearings are often a point of concern in industrial and transport systems, as they are critical components. Degradation and maintenance needs should therefore be detected in good time with the help of monitoring systems. In this project, electromagnetic transducers will be developed and optimized to harvest energy from rotations and to obtain relevant signals about the operation and status of the bearing. This will include the analysis of transducer structures in simulation and experiments, the evaluation of trade-offs between optimisations for harvesting or sensing, signal analysis with machine learning, as well as system integration.

As a PhD student in the Autonomous Sensor Systems group, you will be a vital part of the research group, collaborating with other PhD students, post-docs and senior researchers. Your studies will consist of courses and own research work, developing your competences through theory and experiments. You are expected to bring forward own ideas in the development of your research agenda, and to contribute to the publication and presentation of results. The research group, in turn, will provide a forum for discussion, supervision and assistance during your studies, supporting your research and career development. You will be part of a leading group in the field of low-power sensing systems and be able to exploit the groups large international network.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

General entry requirements include a second-cycle level qualification, or fulfilment of courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits must be at second-cycle level, or the equivalent knowledge gained in some other way in Sweden or abroad. Specific entry requirements include at least 90 credits in the subject of electrical engineering, electronics engineering or computer engineering, or the equivalent knowledge gained in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Selection process

The assessment of applications to this PhD position will be based on the applicants’ previous experience (e.g., thesis works, projects, internships, and work experience), the relevance of undergone educational programmes and courses, results of previous studies, and the applicants’ vision for the intended PhD studies.

We see it as an advantage if you enjoy working at the intersection of mechanical and electrical systems, and have previous experience with sensor or transducer utilization, development and/or optimization through simulation and/or experimental work. Previous experience with energy harvesting and/or machine learning is beneficial, but not mandatory. You should have previous experience in programming in, for example, Python, Matlab, or C++.

In addition to your technical competences, your suitability for PhD studies will be evaluated based on your ability to collaborate with others, to work independently, and to communicate clearly.

Website for additional job details

https://www.miun.se/en/work-at-the-university/career/jobs/vacancy/a-phd-student…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Mid Sweden University - Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering

Country

Sweden

City

Sundsvall

Postal Code

851 70

Street

Holmgatan 10

Where to apply

Website

https://www.miun.se/en/work-at-the-university/career/jobs/vacancy/a-phd-student…

Contact

State/Province

Vasternorrland

City

Sundsvall

Website

https://www.miun.se/en/meet-mid-sweden-university/Organisation/departments/det/

Street

Holmgatan 10

Postal Code

851 70

STATUS: EXPIRED