Doctoral student in power electronics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Electrical Engineering

The position will be located in the power electronics research group within the school of electrical engineering and computer science at KTH. The group carries out research in several fields, notably high power electronics for power transmission grids and applications of wide-bandgap power semiconductors.

The project aims at investigating possibilities for over-current capability of power converters with power semiconductor devices based on silicon carbide (SiC). This should be acieved without over-dimensioning in the normal sense. Especially, the possibility to operate at higher maximum temperatures should be investigated. This requires detailed investigations of materials and technologies for packaging of the power semiconductor devices. Additionally, the impact of over-current on other components in the system should be investigated. Finally, over-current handling by means of advanced control shold be investigated. The project is performed in co-operation with ABB.

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic international research environment in close cooperation with industries and advanced universities the world over.
• Life-long network through KTH's Alumni organization.
• A personal study plan to support your development within your areas of interest.
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral student salary agreement.
• Work and study in Stockholm, one of Europe´s fastest growing capitals, which is close to both nature and the sea.
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.
• Participation in a very inclusive and multidisciplinary reseach group carrying out world-class research in power electronics

Eligibility

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a degree at advanced level,
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
• in any other way acquired within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.

Selection

In order to succeed as an doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. In the selection of the applicants, the following will be assessed:

• ability to independently pursue his or hers work,
• ability to collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach,
• analyse and work with complex issues,
• knowledge of Swedish (since we teach undergraduate courses in Swedish)

We are looking for a person with good knowledge in power electronics, physics and/or automatic control. Good networking skills are also very desirable here, since the student will interact with people from industry and utilities as well as other researchers.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be places on personal qualities and personal suitability.

Target degree: Doctoral degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those who are or have been admitted to third-cycle studies may be employed as a doctoral student. The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year and may thereafter be extended. Doctoral students may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Union representatives

You will find contact information for union representatives on KTH's website.

Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

You will find contact information for doctoral section on the section's website.

Application

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/entral European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copy of the degree certificate(s) and transcripts of records from your previously attended university-level institutions. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other

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