Position
PhD-student
Irène Curie Fellowship
No
Department(s)
Electrical Engineering
FTE
1,0
Date off
21/04/2024
Reference number
V36.7333
Job descriptionEindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a young university, founded in 1956 by industry, local government and academia. Today, their spirit of collaboration is still at the heart of the university community. We foster an open culture where everyone feels free to exchange ideas and take initiatives.
Eindhoven University of Technology offers academic education that is driven by fundamental and applied research. Our educational philosophy is based on personal attention and room for individual ambitions and talents. Our research meets the highest international standards of quality. We push the limits of science, which puts us at the forefront of rapidly emerging areas of research.
Eindhoven University of Technology combines scientific curiosity with a hands- on mentality. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow. We understand things by making them and we make things by understanding them.
Our campus is in the centre of one of the most powerful technology hubs in the world: Brainport Eindhoven. Globally, we stand out when it comes to collaborating with advanced industries. Together with other institutions, we form a thriving ecosystem with one common aim – to improve quality of life through sustainable innovations.
The Electromechanics and Power Electronics group is one of the nine research groups of the Department of Electrical Engineering at TU/e. The group is the main centre for research in electromechanical power conversion and power electronics in the Netherlands. The research is aligned with the three main strategic research themes of Eindhoven University of Technology, i.e. Energy, Health and Smart Mobility.
This PhD position is part of the CEH (Charging Energy Hubs) Research program. CEH is a collaborative initiative that seeks to expedite the electrification of the logistics industry through joint efforts in research and innovation. This consortium comprises influential entities such as Shell, Prodrive, DAF, DAMEN, Scholt Energy, Firan, ElaadNL, Dynniq Energy, and TNO.
Within the CEH project, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of grid resilience and enhancing grids capacity to facilitate the transition towards a sustainable energy future. Your research will focus on grid modelling, adherence to grid standards, and experimental validation of innovative solutions aimed at addressing the challenges posed by increasing renewable energy integration and electrification of various sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
As a PhD student, you will be working in the Electrical Energy Systems (EES) group in the Electrical Engineering department (https: // www. tue.nl/ees). Weekly meetings will be held with the direct supervisors, and regular meetings will occur with the academic and industrial project partners.
Job requirementsThe PhD candidate for the CEH project should fulfil the following requirements:
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:
About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands- on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
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Information
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