Call for Applications : Two Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Candidate Positions at Danfoss Drives

Job Responsibilities

Position  DC10 : Integrated Filter Designs

Host : Danfoss Drives Oy, Finland

Doctoral degree enrollment : Tampere University, Finland

Objective : Develop novel integrated filter topologies and magnetic arrangements to enhance performance and commercial feasibility in high-power system

Secondments : As a part of the doctoral program, three secondments (each 3-months long) are planned at KU Luven, Belgium, Hitachi Energy, Poland, and Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM), Spain

Position DC11 : High-Power-Density Inductive Components

Host : Danfoss Drives Oy, Finland

Doctoral degree enrolment : Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium

Objective : Explore and optimize cutting-edge manufacturing methods to develop high-power-density inductive components, significantly improving the efficiency and integration of high-frequency multi-megawatt power converter

Secondments : As a part of the doctoral program, three secondments (each 3-months long) are planned at Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium , Istituto Nazionale Di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM), Italy, and Hitachi Energy, Poland.

Background & Skills

We’re seeking curious, driven, and creative minds who

• Hold a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field, with excellent academic performance by the end of the application period.
• Bring a solid foundation in power electronics and magnetics.
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to think innovatively and strategically.
• Communicate clearly and enjoy proactive, collaborative work.
• Are fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Thrive in international, interdisciplinary teams and are eager to collaborate across Europe

According to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) mobility rule, the researcher must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, in Finland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment. Compulsory national service and / or short stays such as holidays and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not considered.

It will be advantageous if you have :

What we Offer

Required Documents

For enrolment in TAU’s doctoral program, there are specific language requirements that must be met : Note that some exemptions apply (., if previous studies were completed in English in an EU / EEA country), but it might be good to add that a valid language certificate may still be requested during the admission process.

Application Detail

Interested

For information regarding the doctoral program please contract respective academic supervisors

Academic supervisor for DC 10 is professor Petros Karamanakos at TAU. supervisor for DC 11 is professor Johan Gyselinck at ULB. email : style="padding : 10.0px 0.0px;border : 1.0px solid transparent">