PhD Position: Solid-State Transformers for Medium Voltage Applications

at  KU Leuven

PHD POSITION: SOLID-STATE TRANSFORMERS FOR MEDIUM VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS

(ref. BAP-2024-711)
Laatst aangepast: 14/11/24
KU Leuven, located in Belgium, is among the top European universities, ranked as the top university in the Reuters ranking of Europe’s most innovative universities. KU Leuven is a research-intensive, international university that performs both basic and applied research. It is a highly interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary institution focused and committed to international excellence. KU Leuven actively works on this together with its research partners at home and abroad. The university offers an academic education that is based on scientific research of high quality.
At the the Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT), within the research unit of Electrical Energy Systems and Applications (ELECTA), several PhD students and post-docs are working on modelling and on applications of power electronics. We currently have a PhD position available in EnergyVille, located in Genk, in collaboration with KU Leuven campus Diepenbeek
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PROFILE

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and communicative researcher with a Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related fields, with strong overall marks.
The candidate should have a strong interest in energy, with knowledge in modelling, analysis and control of power electronics systems, and with experience with software programming and experimental setups. Strong motivation and ability to conduct individual research are musts.
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTSpice and similar simulation software are highly valued.
Programming experience in C/C++ and VHDL/Verilog are also useful for the profile of the candidate.
The applicant should also have good English communication skills, possibly supported by official proficiency certification.

Please refer the Job description for details