Postdoc position in magnetic systems of power transformers and reactors

This position provides an opportunity to conduct high level research in close collaboration with academic and industrial partners. You will be a member of an international research team and work with innovations which contribute to positive environmental impact.

Information about the research
At the Department of Electrical Engineering, research and education are performed in the areas of Communication and Antenna systems, Electric Power Engineering, Signal processing and Biomedical engineering, and Systems and Control. We work with challenges for a sustainable future in society of today, in particular, in the growing demands concerning efficient systems for communications and electrification. The Division of Electric Power Engineering conducts research and provides education within a broad range of topics in electric power technology. We are a team of senior researchers and PhD students working in a dynamic international environment in extensive national and international collaborations with academia, industry and society. The goal of our activities is to facilitate transition to future fully sustainable electric power system and fossil free transportation. Our research is based on a solid theoretical basis and extensive experimental verification in our laboratories equipped with modern test facilities and instruments.

The post-doctoral position is with the research unit Power Grids and Components of the Division of Electric Power Engineering. Its main purpose is to deliver knowledge and competences needed for the development of efficient transformers and reactors for sustainable electric energy system. Today, an essential part of energy losses in such power components appear in form of no-load loss in magnetic cores, which create strong environmental impact in terms of equivalent carbon dioxide emission. The research focuses on understanding origins of energy loss in magnetic materials and magnetic cores as well as proposing and testing solutions for their reduction. The position is for 1.5 years (an extension up to two years can be considered).

Major responsibilities
The tasks of the post-doctoral researcher are to conduct experimental studies and computer simulations of magnetization processes in magnetic materials and large scale cores built with new design principles utilizing various methods for passive and active magnetic flux control. The latter include the use of special arrangements of passive core elements as well as auxiliary windings operated by power electronics. The results of the studies are to be disseminated in forms of models, reports, data sets, articles and presentations on meetings, conferences and workshops. Participation in educational process at the Division is foreseen.

Qualifications
To be qualified for the position, the applicant must hold a PhD degree in Electric Power Engineering or Engineering Physics (with specialization on magnetic systems of power components or/and magnetic properties of materials); have an experience in conducting measurements of magnetic properties of materials and large scale magnetic systems; have skills and experience in computer simulations of electromagnetic problems in power components. Proficiency in English orally and in writing is required.
Courses on power electronics, experience and skills in using Comsol Multiphysics software, ability to interpret results of measurements utilizing computer models are merits.

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must have a doctoral degree and the degree should generally not be older than three years.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20210032 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• 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:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

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

Application deadline: 20 February, 2021

For questions, please contact:
Professor Yuriy Serdyuk, Electric Power Engineering, yuriy.serdyuk@chalmers.se
Tel: +46317721624

Information about the department
At the 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. Research and education are performed in the areas of Communication and Antenna systems, Systems and Control, Computer vision, Signal processing, Biomedical engineering and Electric Power Engineering. Our knowledge is of use everywhere where there is advanced technology with integrated electronics, no matter if it involves electricity, electrical signals, optical signals or microwaves.

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