University of Southern Denmark
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PhD in Design and Development of Optimized Power Electronic Converter University of Southern Denmark in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Electrical Engineering
Funding
The position is a 3-year salaried PhD fellowship with a fully paid fellowship, very competitive salary, and excellent conditions. Monthly gross salary including pension is 37,075 DKK, with possible higher salary step for relevant postgraduate experience.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Denmark
University
University of Southern Denmark

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PhD opportunity at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Design and Development of Optimized Power Electronic Converter, based in Sønderborg, Denmark at the Faculty of Engineering, Section of Electrical Engineering, Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE).
This 3-year PhD project sits in power electronics and electrical engineering, with a strong focus on power converter design methodology, optimization, simulation, and experimental validation. The research aims to improve system efficiency, power density, weight, volume, and cost for next-generation power conversion systems used in areas such as P2X, wind power conversion, and solar power conversion. The candidate will work with advanced tools and components, including Ansys, MATLAB, and SiC/GaN-based devices, and will collaborate with industry partners on design, development, and demonstration.
Eligibility highlights: a master’s degree or near completion in Electrical Engineering, electronics engineering, power electronics, or a related field; basic knowledge of power converter topologies and digital control; experience with simulation tools is a plus; willingness to learn experimental techniques and develop test setups; strong scientific writing and English communication skills.
Funding: fully paid PhD fellowship with a very competitive salary. The advertised monthly gross salary including pension is 37,075 DKK, with possible higher placement depending on relevant postgraduate experience.
Application deadline: 15 August 2026 at 23:59 CET/CEST. The position starts on 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
How to apply: submit the required documents through the SDU online application portal. Prepare a motivation letter, CV, degree certificates and transcripts, completed TEK PhD forms, grading scheme documentation, and any relevant publications or references. All documents must be in English and PDF format.
Funding details
The position is a 3-year salaried PhD fellowship with a fully paid fellowship, very competitive salary, and excellent conditions. Monthly gross salary including pension is 37,075 DKK, with possible higher salary step for relevant postgraduate experience.
What's required
Applicants must hold a master’s degree or be nearing completion in Electrical Engineering, electronics engineering, power electronics, or a related field. Required or preferred background includes basic knowledge of power converter topologies and digital control of power converters, with experience or coursework in MATLAB and Ansys considered a plus. The candidate should be willing to learn experimental techniques for device fabrication and characterization, have experience developing experimental setups, and demonstrate proficiency in scientific writing and communication in English.
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