Doktorand inom induction and synchronous reluctance machines design

This position deals with a very fun, interesting, useful and timely subject: The design of electrical machines for vehicles that are both sustainable as well as high-performing. As a PhD student at Electrical power Engineering you will be a team of a multicultural environment, with a great freedom to conduct research towards these research goals. The project is also in contact with local vehicle industry, so you will spend some months there. You will also study course ( in total 6 months) as well as conduct teaching, enhancing your pedagogical skills, that also are highly needed in order to be successful in the research community.

Information about the division
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 organised 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 30 persons, of which a bit more than half are PhD students about 10 seniors and postdocs.

Job description
In this project, various electrical machines aimed for propulsion of electrical vehicles are investigated and benchmarked against todays state of the art rare-earth-metal-equipped electrical propulsion machines in terms of electromechanical performance and environmental impact. Induction machines as well as synchronous reluctance machines are investigated with both copper and aluminum stator windings (in a prolonged project also the ferrite magnet machine is to be treated). Designs prepared for recyclability is furthermore an aspect to be treated, in particular the use of tooth coil windings and alternative potting materials. The machines are investigated from electromechanical perspective (energy efficiency as well as torque and power density) as well as for their environmental impact. The division has tight contacts with local car industry, so some months the student will be located there. Cooperation with Uppsala University regarding a ferrite magnet machine is also to be conducted.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibilities are to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing, both in Swedish and in English. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours.

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

Qualifications
To be qualified you must have a Master’s degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits or equivalent in Electric Power Engineering or Engineering Physics, with an emphasis on power electronics and magnetics. Good proficiency in English orally and in writing is required. Knowledge of Swedish is an advantage, if the student is not familiar with Swedish, the student is expected to learn the language within two years. 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
The application should be marked with Ref 20200135 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, eg. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 2020-04-30



For questions, please contact:
Torbjörn Thiringer, Professor, Division of Electric Power Engineering,
torbjorn.thiringer@chalmers.se 
phone +46 31 772 1644 


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