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Writer's pictureOmran Aburayya

PhD Student Position in Power Electronics for Heavy-Duty Vehicles at Chalmers University

Chalmers University of Technology is offering a PhD student position focusing on the development of high-performance traction inverters for heavy-duty vehicle drivetrains. This role is within the Department of Electrical Engineering, renowned for its inclusive and innovative environment.

 

Key Details

  • Research Focus: Design and control methods for long-lifetime traction inverters.

  • Duration: Up to 4 years, full-time.

  • Location: Gothenburg, Sweden.

  • Funding: Fully Funded

  • Contract terms: Full-time temporary employment (SEK 32,993/month)

  • Teaching Responsibilities: Teaching duties up to 20%.

 

Role and Responsibilities

As a PhD student, your primary responsibility will be research and development of design and control methods for long-lifetime traction inverters used in heavy-duty vehicle drivetrains. These inverters require higher efficiency, power density, and durability compared to those used in passenger vehicles. Your research will involve:

  • Develop loss and thermal models for high-frequency inverters.

  • Design adaptive switching frequency techniques and dv/dt filters.

  • Prototype and test high-power SiC inverters.

  • Teaching duties up to 20%.

 

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power electronics.

  • In-depth knowledge of power electronics, especially traction inverters and DC/DC converters.

  • Proficiency in tools like Simulink, LT-Spice, Ansys Maxwell, or Comsol.

  • Practical experience in prototyping and testing power electronics and drive systems.


Meritorious:

  • Knowledge of electromagnetics, electrical machines, hardware design, or CAD.

  • Experience in academic publications.

  • Collaborative spirit and strong interpersonal skills.

 

Application Procedure

Interested candidates can submit their applications online through the online application portal on this webpage.


📂 Required Documents: CV, contact details of two referees, personal letter, academic transcripts, and other certificates like Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.


🗓️ Application Deadline: 19 December 2024


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