Junior researchers (doctoral students) in power electronics, electrical machines and electric transport systems

The LUT School of Energy Systems is looking for a junior researchers (doctoral students) in power electronics, electrical machines and electric transport systems 

The main task will be to conduct studies and research for a doctoral dissertation in power electronics (PE) and related technologies e.g. semiconductors, passive filters and component, control systems, and electrical drives.

The duties may also include daily activities of the research team, such as supervision of trainees and undergraduate students and assistance in teaching.

We expect you to have a basic understanding of PE converters, their control principles, or their main circuit level design and for electrical machines. It is a significant advantage if the candidate is an experienced user of Matlab and Simulink or some other simulation tool for PE  (e.g., Ansys, PLECS, PSPice or some noncommercial ones). Familiarity in PE application fields such as charging technology, inverter technology, grid converters, electric powertrains or industrial motor systems is considered as an advantage. If the candidate has a background in this area, it can be demonstrated by possible publications or M.Sc. thesis of the candidate.

The areas of interests and skills can relate to PE systems, electrical machines and electric transportation systems?

• PE systems
  • Innovative converter topologies for PE systems
  • Control systems design of PE converters
  • Passive filtering solutions for PE systems
  • Modelling and analysis of PE converters
  • Wide bandgap semiconductor switches for PE
• Electrical machines?
  • Design and analysis of electrical machines 
  • Development of new innovative electrical machine topologies 
  • High-speed, high-power density machines 
  • Permanent magnet free machines 
  • Innovative cooling solutions
• Electric Transportation systems
  • State-of-the-art of the technology
  • New solutions for electric transportation
  • Megawatt class charging systems
  • Electric powertrain development 
  • Optimal usage of electric transportation methods  

The candidate is required to have a higher university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in electrical engineering, the ability and motivation to complete the doctoral studies within their normative duration (i.e. four years) and a postgraduate study and research plan. The employment contract can be concluded only if the candidate obtains the right to pursue postgraduate studies at LUT University. 

The employment starts with a one-year term including a six-month trial period and can be extended for another three years provided that the studies have progressed satisfactorily. 

The salary is based on the current collective agreement for Finnish universities. The typical gross starting salary for a junior researcher is approximately 30 420 euros a year (plus a holiday bonus in accordance with the collective agreement). 

Please submit all the application materials in English:

• A curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages)
• A research plan proposal describing the research you would like to conduct on the topics listed above (max. 3 pages)
• A motivation letter (max. 1 page)
• A copy of your academic degree certificate and transcript of records. If the original documents are not in English, Finnish, or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish. 

This call is continuous, and it is open until 31 October 2024 at midnight, Finnish local time (UTC +2). Applications are handled in the order of arrival. Candidates will be informed about the decision within 2 weeks from sending the application. Please submit your application together with the required attachments through the university's online application system. 

Applicants with experience in PE systems and having published at least one JUFO-classified paper related to PE systems are given preference in the selection process. Verification whether the paper has a JUFO level can be performed at https://www.julkaisufoorumi.fi/fi. 

For more information, contact Professor Pasi Peltoniemi (pasi.peltoniemi@lut.fi), Professor Juha Pyrhönen (juha.pyrhonen@lut.fi) or Associate Professor Lassi Aarniovuori (lassi.aarniovuori@lut.fi). 

LUT Doctoral school: https://www.lut.fi/web/en/admissions/apply-to-lut/doctoral-studies   

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