Postdoctoral position in power electronics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The STC research centre announces an open postdoctoral position in power electronics working on kW converter applications. The research will be conducted in collaboration with industrial partners integrating research results in customer applications. You will actively collaborate with researchers in the power electronics groups, but also with other researchers in the department.

Duties: The research project gives you the opportunity to work with modern semiconductors and transformers in the development of DC/DC converters, accepting wide voltage ranges and resolve many application-specific challenges. Challenges that the position may focus on include power density optimization, control and EMI for power converters in the kw range. In the postdoc position, you will work to develop, optimize, and characterize power electronic converters.

Required qualifications and selection criteria: To qualify for an employment as a post-doctor, the applicant must hold a PhD degree or a foreign qualification deemed equivalent to a PhD, and this degree must have been obtained no more than three years prior to the application due date; however, for example, periods of sick leave or parental leave can be deducted from the three-year period. For this position, it is required to have a PhD in power electronics or related area.

Employment: One year full-time employment, possible extension for another year.

Location: Sundsvall

Starting date: Subject to agreement.

Salary: Individually negotiated salary.

For further information about the position, please contact: Associate Professor Kent Bertilsson, Kent.Bertilsson@miun.se, +46 (0)10 142 89 15 or Head of Department Claes Mattson, Claes.Mattsson@miun.se, +46 (0)10 142 84 98

The application must contain the following:
• A motivated text which states your reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD).
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works you wish to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications. • References/recommendations.

Please apply via our recruitment management system no later than 30th  November 2018.