Doktorand electric drive system for high power vehicle applications

We are waiting for a competent and self-driving researcher to join our research team to develop innovative drive solutions for high power electric vehicles. In spite of striving for high-quality results, we constantly encourage individual growth in an open-minded, collaborative, and positive working environment.

Information about the division and job description

Information about the division
At Department of Electrical Engineering we value all our co-workers and we know that a variety of personalities and experiences makes the most creative workplaces. We therefore encourage applicants with any genders, backgrounds and abilities. Our overall ambition is to contribute to a sustainable future. We aim to create a positive impact on the development of society, both environmentally, socially and economically.

The Division of Electric Power Engineering conducts research within a broad range of topics in electric power technology. Our purpose is to develop interdisciplinary research areas within the university as well as with external partners. Research activities at the division can be organized in three main areas: electric power systems, power electronics, and electric machines. The strength of our research is based on a solid theoretical basis and extensive experimental verification in our laboratories as well as in the field. Within the team working with power electronics, drives and energy storage for renewables and electrified vehicles we are about 30 persons, of which a bit more than half are PhD students about 10 seniors and postdocs.

Job description
The research project is financially supported by Fordonstrategisk Forskning & Innovation Program (FFI, https://www.vinnova.se/m/fordonsstrategisk-forskning-och-innovation/) consisting Swedish State and automotive industries. The project is targeted to develop innovative fully electric drive train concept for long-haul trucks and performance cars together with our industrial partners. Major part of the work will be conducted in the form of collaboration with an EU project LONGRUN, in which our focus is on energy efficient drive solutions for long-haul heavy duty vehicles. From our department we have a small team of 5 persons working directly on these 2 projects.

Major responsibilities
You will be responsible to model the electrical and mechanical components for the whole drive-train and verify the models through simulations and experimental tests. You will also be responsible for configure the test setup in our lab and design the testing method. Your work is multi-disciplinary covering both electrical aspects such as electromagnetics, power electronics, and batteries, and mechanical aspects such as vehicle dynamics, heat transfer, and transmission. Of course you should write and publish high quality academic papers based on your findings and research results. About 10-20 % of the work for PhD students in our department is on teaching activities as tutorial teachers and lab assistants.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding in electrical engineering, or other subject with relevant courses on electrical machines and electric systems. We are also looking for you with knowledge on electrical machines, especially on synchronous machines and PM machines, is required. Good knowledge on control of power electronics or motors is required.

Design and simulation tools like Maxwell-2D/3D, LT-Spice, PLECS and Simulink are used for modeling and simulations in the project. Therefore, the relevant skills with these or similar tools are required. Describe your detailed experiences in your personal letter. Furthermore, practical experiences on experimental tests of motors and/or converters are required. Knowledge and experiences on electric drive-trains for electric or hybrid vehicles are meritorious.  A lot of the work will be conducted together with other colleagues and industrial partners. The spirit and personal skill for teamwork are highly appreciated.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but if you have an interest in learning Swedish, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Our offer to you
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Application procedure
Please use this link to apply.

Application deadline: 20th June - 2020

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Yujing Liu, Head of Unit Electrical Machines and Power Electronics,
yujing.liu@chalmers.se
+46317721660

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