Doctoral student in glide symmetry for power distribution network - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Electrical Engineering

A 4-year PhD position is available in the framework of the MSCA Doctoral Network GENIUS “Glide-symmetric mEtamaterials for iNnovative radIo-frequency commUnication and Sensing”, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Programme and by the UK Research and Innovation.

The candidate will address the problem of leakage in high-power distribution network on satellites by means of integrated glide-symmetric (GS) elements.

The sucessful candidate will:

• study power-distribution topologies compatible with the expected advantages of the GS technology at Ka-band,
• design the required components (phase shifters, couplers) in GS technology following satellite constraints (all-metal design, high-power capabilities, space and weight limitations). And optimize high-voltage integration with power amplifiers. Different technologies will be attempted, such as holey surfaces, pin-like surfaces, and artificial waveguides.
• be in charge of the fabrication and measurement of the designed prototype.

The research project will be done at Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm Sweden for 9 months, at Sinowave (SNW), Gothenburg, Sweden for 9 months, at Airbus Defence and Space (AIRBUS), UK for 1.5 years and again at KTH, Stockholm Sweden for 12 months. The employment will follow the movement at the respective host.

Transferable-skill training will be provided both at KTH, SNW and AIRBUS as part of the doctoral programme.

Supervision: Oscar Quevedo Teruel (KTH), Simon He (SNW), and Sonya Amos (AIRBUS).

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.Read more
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary.
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• Work and study in Stockholm, close to nature and the water.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.
• The candidate will benefit of a salary approximately € 32,000 to € 55,000 per annum (depending on family status). She/he will conduct research in recognized international teams, will attend all the common training events of the Network (PhD schools, workshops, convened sessions at international conferences) and will be in contact with five other doctoral candidates of the network working on similar topics at KTH, SNW, AIRBUS, and with the other GENIUS partners.

Admission requirements

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 second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
• acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge

In order to comply with the MSCA DN eligibility rules, the applicant must:

• not already be in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment;
• undertake transnational mobility: must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date. Short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6, read more here

Selection

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or her work
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyse and work with complex issues.

The candidate should also:

• have an excellent background in electromagnetic devices, antennas/microwave devices, and electromagnetic theory,
• have good knowledge of programming languages such as Python and Matlab,
• have good knowledge of commercial electromagnetic (EM) simulation software; knowledge of numerical methods for EM,
• be highly motivated, autonomous, and willing to collaborate with both academic and industrial partners.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. 

Target degree: Doctoral Degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

Union representatives

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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/Central 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)
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages.Copies of originals must be certified.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other information

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