About the position
2 PhD positions on Measuring the Future of Power Electronics
Research Field: Engineering » Electrical engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Job Status: Not Applicable
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Within the EU Chips Joint Undertaking project Moore4Power, the University of Twente will develop new measurement sensors and methods for evaluating advanced power-electronic devices and converters.
We are recruiting two PhD researchers who will work as a closely connected team.
One position focuses on creating wideband current-sensing technology; the other focuses on sensor characterization and on electrical and calorimetric efficiency measurements.
Choose the research direction that fits you:
The best fit is A candidate interested in high-frequency measurement techniques, sensor hardware development and precision experimentation.
PhD 2 on electrical and calorimetric efficiency measurement has the primary emphasis of: measurement-system design, sensor characterization, uncertainty analysis, converter testing and calorimeter development.
In this PhD project, you will design, build and validate a new generation of wideband current sensors that can reveal switching behaviour and losses that are difficult to observe with today’s instrumentation.
Develop current-sensor concepts targeting a bandwidth above 300 MHz and an insertion inductance below 1 nH.
Develop experimental methods to determine amplitude response, phase response, time-domain behaviour, linearity and sensitivity to operating conditions.
Develop calibration and uncertainty-evaluation methods for using these sensors in electrical power and efficiency measurements.
Apply the measurement system to investigate switching behaviour, switching losses and overall efficiency of SiC- and GaN-based converters developed at the University of Twente and by Moore4Power industrial partners.
What the two PhD researchers share:
You will form a closely collaborating research team: the sensor concepts from PhD 1 will inform the measurement applications in PhD 2, while the validation needs from PhD 2 will guide sensor requirements and characterization.
https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/363997/2-phd-positions-on-measuring-th…
You enjoy moving between fundamental understanding, modelling, instrument development and experimental validation.
A fully funded, full-time PhD position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year and an intended start in autumn 2026.
A dynamic research environment with enthusiastic colleagues and close interaction between measurement science and power electronics.
Please apply by 16 October 2026.
Include a motivation letter clearly stating whether you apply for PhD 1, PhD 2, or both, and explain why your background and interests match the selected research direction.
What you’ll bring
- An MSc degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field, with strong experimental academic results.
- Experience with electromagnetic or circuit simulation, PCB design, vector network analysis or oscilloscope measurements is an advantage.
- An MSc degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field, with strong experimental academic results.
- Experience with precision measurements, uncertainty analysis, data acquisition, power converter testing, thermal modelling or calorimetry is an advantage.
- Please also include a detailed CV, publication list if applicable, contact details of at least two references, and transcripts of your BSc and MSc studies including grades.
At a glance
- Position type
- PhD
- Institution
- University of Twente (UT) / Universiteit Twente
- Department
- Not stated
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Enschede, Netherlands, NL
- Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Fully funded
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
A fully funded, full-time PhD position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year and an intended start in autumn 2026.
Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU);
You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 3.204,- (first year) to € 4.051,- (fourth year);
There are excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme; - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- EURAXESS-466384
Research focus
- Discipline
- Electronics, Physics
- Research area
- Semiconductors, Surfaces & interfaces
- Methods
- Not stated
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 18 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 16 Oct 2026 · 21:59 UTC
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 18 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
2026-10-16T21:59:59+00:00
How to apply
Application Deadline: 16 Oct 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)
Apply the measurement system to investigate switching behaviour, switching losses and overall efficiency of SiC- and GaN-based converters developed at the University of Twente and by Moore4Power industrial partners.
Where to apply
Are you interested in this position? Please apply by 16 October 2026. Include a motivation letter clearly stating whether you apply for PhD 1, PhD 2, or both, and explain why your background and interests match the selected research direction. Please also include a detailed CV, publication list if applicable, contact details of at least two references, and transcripts of your BSc and MSc studies including grades.
Apply now
https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/363997/2-phd-positions-on-measuring-the-future-of-power-electronics/apply/
Contact: gert.rietveld@utwente.nlt.batistasoeiro@utwente.nl
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