Postdoc in High-Power Planar Magnetic Components - DTU Electro

<p>We warmly welcome motivated researchers who are fueled by ambition and a zeal to join us in forging new frontiers in power electronics. An exciting opportunity awaits you at the Electronics group at DTU Electro. We are offering a 2-year fully funded Postdoc position, supported by the Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD) Grand Solution “GreenMag” project.<br/><br/>The GreenMag project aims to revolutionize the high-power magnetic components (HPMCs) industry with innovative planar magnetic technologies that are more efficient, affordable, and sustainable. As global electrification accelerates, outdated HPMC designs and manufacturing processes hinder renewable energy adoption and efficient electricity consumption. GreenMag plans to deliver next-generation HPMCs that are 50% smaller, 25% cheaper, and 40% more efficient than current technologies, using 30% less raw material and energy, and nearly fully recyclable.<br/><br/><strong>Responsibilities and qualifications</strong><br/>As a valued member of our team, your insights and expertise will be pivotal in addressing the challenges of HPMCs design, focusing on enhancing their efficiency, reducing size, and improving thermal management. Your primary tasks will include:</p> <ul> <li>Investigating mathematical and analytical models to predict coil loss, facilitating the optimal design of HPMCs</li> <li>Constructing a large-signal platform to measure coil loss of HPMCs</li> <li>Exploring innovative solutions, such as new coil patterns and core geometries, to reduce coil loss in HPMCs</li> </ul> <p>You will also contribute to teaching and supervising BSc and MSc student projects, and be co-supervisor for PhD students.<br/><br/>Anyone who:</p> <ul> <li>has a good grasp of magnetic components design in power converters</li> <li>has good experiences in winding resistances modelling of magnetic components, especially familiar with modelling of the skin effect, the proximity effect, and the fringing effect</li> <li>is familiar with the simulation tools such as Ansys (Maxwell), or COMSOL</li> <li>is target-oriented, structured thinking, eager to learn new things, and ready to think outside the box</li> <li>can communicate in English at a good level</li> </ul> <p>is welcome to apply. We value enthusiasm, self-motivation, and a positive attitude. <br/><br/>As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). <br/><br/><strong>We offer</strong><br/>DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. <br/><br/><strong>Salary and terms of employment</strong><br/>The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.<br/><br/>The period of employment is 2 years. Starting date is expected from 1 August 2025. The position is a full-time position.<br/><br/>You can read more about <a href="http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths" target="_blank">career paths at DTU here</a>.<br/><br/><strong>Further information </strong><br/>Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Ziwei Ouyang at DTU, <a href="mailto:ziou@dtu.dk" target="_blank">ziou@dtu.dk</a>, and Assistant Professor Hongbo Zhao at AAU, <a href="mailto:hzh@energy.aau.dk" target="_blank">hzh@energy.aau.dk</a>.<br/><br/>You can read more about the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering (DTU Electro) at <a href="http://www.electro.dtu.dk" target="_blank">www.electro.dtu.dk</a>.<br/><br/>If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at <a href="https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/moving-to-denmark" target="_blank">DTU – Moving to Denmark</a>.<br/><br/><strong>Application procedure </strong><br/>Your complete online application must be submitted no later than <strong>31 May 2025 (23:59 Danish time)</strong>. Applications must be submitted as <strong>one PDF file</strong> containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:</p> <ul> <li>Application (cover letter)</li> <li>CV</li> <li>Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)</li> <li>List of publications </li> </ul> <p>Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.<br/><br/>All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be condu