Postdoctoral Fellow in Electromechanical Engineering

Postdoctoral Fellow in Electromechanical Engineering

Overview

Department: TW08 - Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering

Occupancy rate: 100%

Vacancy type: Research staff

About Ghent University

Ghent University is a top 100 university worldwide and one of the major universities in Belgium, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members. The Energy & Systems Laboratory (EnSy) at UGent is involved in a Flanders Make research project IMVEP, with a duration of 4 years.

Your Tasks

The IMVEP project focuses on multilevel inverters for applications with high DC bus voltages (up to 1200 V). The objectives include:

Improving overall system efficiency (inverter + electric motor)

Increasing the continuous power density of the electric motor

Investigating the possibility of eliminating sine-wave filters required for conventional 2-level inverters

Within this multi-partner project, EnSy will specifically focus on the T-type (3-level) inverter topology. The goal is to simulate, build, and experimentally validate an inverter for a 100 kW, 20,000 rpm motor.

As a PhD student, you will:

Contribute to the simulation and modeling of the inverter and its integration with the electric motor

Design, build, and debug the inverter PCBs

Implement the control software on a rapid prototyping platform

Develop a safe test setup and carry out experimental measurements on the inverter

What We Are Looking For

Master of Science in Engineering (Technology), preferably in electromechanical or electrical engineering

Motivated, creative, with a passion for academic research

Affinity with both experimental research and simulation software

Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in power electronics

Additional knowledge of electric motor design and control of electric machines is an asset

Good communication skills in English

Interest in challenging scientific research in a multidisciplinary and international context

What We Can Offer You

Full-time position as a doctoral fellow, initially 12 months, extendable to a maximum of 48 months after positive evaluation

Fellowship amount: 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. Fellowship is tax-free under regulations for doctoral fellowships

Benefits include:

Wide range of training and education opportunities

36 days of annual holiday leave plus fixed bridge days

Bicycle allowance and eco vouchers

Work location: Electrical Energy Laboratory, Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, Zwijnaarde

Include: cover letter and CV (reference letters not required at application stage).

Suitable candidates will be invited for an interview and may receive a small assignment

Flexible starting date, preference to start as soon as possible