Doctoral scholarship holder power electronics and thermal management

Role Overview
The Department of Electromechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Engineering at the University of Antwerp is looking for a full-time doctoral scholarship holder in the field of power electronics and thermal management. The research topic is on the direct oil cooling of power electronics, which will combine electrical, thermal and mechanical aspects and features both a simulation and experimental part. The research will be conducted in the EMIB (Energy and Materials in Infrastructure and Buildings) and the Cosys-Lab (Co-Design for Cyber-Physical Systems) research groups under the supervision of prof. Ilya T’Jollyn and prof. Ben Minnaert.

Responsibilities
- Work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis.
- Publish scientific articles related to the research project.
- Carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for the Department of Electromechanical Engineering.
- Actively participate in acquiring additional funding through other (FWO) funding channels.

Requirements and Qualifications
- Hold a Master degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar, or have obtained it by the time you start work.
- Demonstrate excellent study results.
- Teaching competences in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
- Research qualities in line with the faculty and university research policies.
- Act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
- Experience with CFD and/or other numerical simulations is considered a plus.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work well in a team, while at the same time working on your own research independently.
- Fluent in speaking and writing in English or Dutch.

What They Offer
- A doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another period of one year, up until a maximum of four years in total.
- Monthly scholarship amount calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders.
- Ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- Access to a wide and varied range of courses and an educational credit through the Antwerp Doctoral School.
- Work at Campus Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
- The University of Antwerp is a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth, encourages diversity, and attaches great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities.