A PhD scholarship on high efficiency bi-directional DC/DC converters at the Institute of Technology and Innovation is available for a three-year period. The scholarship is funded by SE (Syd Energi) and the Danfoss Foundation. Bi-directional power flow is often desirable in high power DC/DC converters for applications such as charging and discharging of batteries, emergency load balancing of aircraft power busses, reduction of power transients by means of parallel power processing in traction applications etc.
Provided conversion efficiency is not sacrificed, the use of bi-directional converters can substitute two individual converters thereby significantly reduce overall cost and size. The objective of this PhD project is to study and demonstrate the maximum achievable conversion efficiency in high power bi-directional DC/DC converters. The research work will include: Detailed analysis of converter topologies, selection of power semiconductors, design of power transformer and inductor, design of input- and output filters, design of controller, prototyping and experimental verification. The qualified applicant holds a Master’s Degree in Electronics engineering or Power engineering and has a strong interest and background in power electronics, magnetic design and control engineering. The successful applicant will be enrolled as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of Engineering within the Research Training Program of Robotics. For further information please contact Associated Professor Morten Nymand, tel.: +45 6550 7427, e-mail: mny@iti.sdu.dk
Application, salary, etc.:
The successful applicant will be enrolled as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of Engineering within the Research Training Programme of Robotics. Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years (5+3 program). Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the Fellowship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the period. The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 1 October 2008 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Program at the Universities (PhD executive order). Please send one copy of the application, marked Job ID 114012 and enclosures, which should include the following:
• Certified copies of Examinations papers, Master – and Bachelor diploma
• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages)
• Reference letters, signed Form for reference letter (letter of recommendation) (UK)
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information and list of publications (if any)
• Fulfilled scheme which is relevant
Application form regarding advertised PhD scholarships 5+3 (UK)
Application form regarding advertised PhD scholarships 4+4 (UK) All applications should be marked: “Job ID 114012”. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. The university encourages all persons interested in the position to apply, regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.
Closing date 26 April, 2011 at 12 noon
Location: Odense Mark application Job ID 114012 and send it to: University of Southern Denmark
The Faculty Secretariat
The Faculty of Engineering
Campusvej 55
5230 Odense M
Denmark
Application Deadline : 26 April 2011
Source: http://www.jobs.sdu.dk/vis_stilling.php?id=6462&lang=eng
Provided conversion efficiency is not sacrificed, the use of bi-directional converters can substitute two individual converters thereby significantly reduce overall cost and size. The objective of this PhD project is to study and demonstrate the maximum achievable conversion efficiency in high power bi-directional DC/DC converters. The research work will include: Detailed analysis of converter topologies, selection of power semiconductors, design of power transformer and inductor, design of input- and output filters, design of controller, prototyping and experimental verification. The qualified applicant holds a Master’s Degree in Electronics engineering or Power engineering and has a strong interest and background in power electronics, magnetic design and control engineering. The successful applicant will be enrolled as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of Engineering within the Research Training Program of Robotics. For further information please contact Associated Professor Morten Nymand, tel.: +45 6550 7427, e-mail: mny@iti.sdu.dk
Application, salary, etc.:
The successful applicant will be enrolled as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of Engineering within the Research Training Programme of Robotics. Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years (5+3 program). Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the Fellowship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the period. The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 1 October 2008 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Program at the Universities (PhD executive order). Please send one copy of the application, marked Job ID 114012 and enclosures, which should include the following:
• Certified copies of Examinations papers, Master – and Bachelor diploma
• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages)
• Reference letters, signed Form for reference letter (letter of recommendation) (UK)
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information and list of publications (if any)
• Fulfilled scheme which is relevant
Application form regarding advertised PhD scholarships 5+3 (UK)
Application form regarding advertised PhD scholarships 4+4 (UK) All applications should be marked: “Job ID 114012”. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. The university encourages all persons interested in the position to apply, regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.
Closing date 26 April, 2011 at 12 noon
Location: Odense Mark application Job ID 114012 and send it to: University of Southern Denmark
The Faculty Secretariat
The Faculty of Engineering
Campusvej 55
5230 Odense M
Denmark
Application Deadline : 26 April 2011
Source: http://www.jobs.sdu.dk/vis_stilling.php?id=6462&lang=eng
