About the position
PhD Candidate in High-Frequency Wide-Bandgap Power Conversion Technologies
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
NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education.
As a PhD candidate with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate, and at the same time gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research, both in and outside academia.
The Department of Electric Energy (IEL) at NTNU is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a full-time (100%) PhD position for 3 years.
You will join the research group Power Electronics and Electrical Machines (PEM) at IEL, where we foster an open, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
This PhD project will investigate advanced high-frequency power conversion technologies through analytical modelling, multi-domain optimization, hardware development, and experimental validation.
The research will explore the interaction between wide-bandgap semiconductor devices, converter architectures, and system-level constraints to develop high-performance power conversion solutions.
The PhD candidate will investigate one or more of the following areas:
The research will contribute to new converter concepts, high-power-density design approaches, and improved understanding of wide-bandgap semiconductor operation, enabling more efficient and reliable future electric propulsion, renewable energy, and industrial drive systems.
Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions.
Career-enhancing work, which is in addition to the research project and doctoral education, may be offered to a candidate who demonstrates clear motivation and ability for such work, and if the Department determines there is a need.
Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master's level.
You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale.
Experience with laboratory development in power electronics would be desired.
We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.
Motivation for the position, ambitions, and research potential will also be considered when assessing candidates.
This gives us outstanding opportunities for interdisciplinary research with high relevance for the society, addressing industrial needs and global challenges.
Additional application instructions:
A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.
If you think this position looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, you are welcome to apply.
Application deadline: 21.09.2026
Where to apply
Apply now
What you’ll bring
- Do you have a background in electrical power engineering, and are you interested in power electronics?
- You must have a relevant Master's degree in power electronics.
- Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master's level.
- You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale.
- If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation.
- If you have a weaker grade background, you may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education, i.e., by having relevant work experience and/or published/publishable scientific papers.
- You must have English language skills, both written and spoken, corresponding to the scale B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- Experience with laboratory development in power electronics would be desired.
- Experience with programming tools (e.g., Python, Matlab, C/C++) will be merited.
- If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.
- You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation.
- If you have a weaker grade background, you may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education, i.e., by having relevant work experience and/or published/publishable scientific papers.
- You must meet the requirements for admission to the Faculty's Doctoral Programme.
- You must have English language skills, both written and spoken, corresponding to the scale B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Applicants who are not native English speakers are encouraged to document their English language proficiency. This can be done through an approved English language test. One of the following test scores could be documented for this purpose:
- TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) - Score equivalent to the B2 level: 79 - 101.
- IELTS - Score equivalent to the B2 level: 5.5 - 6.0
- Cambridge English - Score equivalent to the B2 level: 160 - 179.
- Further assessment of both written and oral English language skills, as well as the ability to communicate fluently, will be conducted throughout the selection process and during any interviews for all applicants.
- PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.
- The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position.
- Scientific publications will be merited.
- English language skills, both written and spoken, corresponding to the scale C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). See which scores are equivalent to the C1 level here.
- Research Field: Computer science
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
At a glance
- Position type
- PhD
- Institution
- NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Department
- Department of Electric Energy
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Trondheim, Norway, NO
- Supervisor / contact person
- Professor Subhadra Tiwari, Professor Associate Professor Subhadra Tiwari
- Funding
- Salaried
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Salary and conditions
In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800,-per annum depending on qualifications and seniority.
A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.
The position is conditional on funding. - Duration
- 3 years
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- EURAXESS-461018
Research focus
- Discipline
- Electronics
- Research area
- Semiconductors
- Methods
- Not stated
- Software
- Python, MATLAB
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 18 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 21 Sep 2026 · 21:59 UTC
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 18 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
2026-09-21T21:59:00+00:00
How to apply
Application Deadline: 21 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo)
You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.
This PhD project will investigate advanced high-frequency power conversion technologies through analytical modelling, multi-domain optimization, hardware development, and experimental validation. The research will explore the interaction between wide-bandgap semiconductor devices, converter architectures, and system-level constraints to develop high-performance power conversion solutions. The developed concepts will be experimentally validated using a laboratory-scale prototype representing a selected electrified energy application, such as electric propulsion or another high-performance energy conversion system
PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.
If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.
About the application
The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in Norwegian/a Scandinavian language or English.
Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request.
The application must include:
If you have testimonials of work experience, submit them.
If you have publications or other relevant research work, submit them.
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/306883/phd-candidate-in-high-frequency-wide-bandgap-power-conversion-technologies
Contact: subhadra.tiwari@ntnu.nosven.r.storo@ntnu.no
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