PhD Student in Electricity at Uppsala University

Electrification and digitalization are among the largest areas for transition to sustainable societies in the future.

Uppsala University (https://www.uu.se/institution/elektroteknik/) conducts successful research and education in these areas – including renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, industrial IoT, 6G communication, and wireless sensor networks, as well as research and education in Life Science, health technology, smart electronic sensors, and medical systems. The Department of Electrical Engineering is an international environment with about 160 employees contributing to important technical energy and health solutions at the Ångström Laboratory.

The position will be located at the Department of Electricity within the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Research Project

Plasma Pulse Geo Drilling (PPGD) is an innovative technology that uses high-voltage pulses to generate a plasma channel that fractures rock. This technology offers a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional rotary drilling, especially in hard crystalline bedrock. This PhD project aims to develop methods for generating high-voltage electrical pulses with extremely short rise times, as well as to investigate transmission between the generator and the tool.

We offer a varied and exciting job designed collaboratively by the PhD student and the research group. The PhD student will be supervised by at least two supervisors. The Department of Electrical Engineering also offers salary supplements for PhD students at the department.

Responsibilities

• Develop and study methods for generating high-voltage electrical pulses with extremely short rise times, and transmit these to the load both through modeling and through experiments with an existing pulse generator.
• Participate in project meetings and project-related activities.
• Write scientific publications and present research results orally in various contexts such as project group meetings and international conferences.
• Contribute to teaching, for example by conducting exercises or supervising labs or project work. Teaching and other departmental work constitutes a maximum of 20% of the working time.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a master's degree, in energy systems, electrical engineering, technical physics, or similar.
• Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
• We place great emphasis on your personal qualities, such as being goal- and result-oriented as well as self-driven. You should be determined, structured, and able to work effectively both individually and in a group, and also need good collaboration and communication skills.

Meritorious

• Knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Experience working with digital twins and energy systems.

Application Procedure

Apply via the link below. The application should include a letter briefly describing yourself and your research interests. The application should also include a CV, copies of degree certificates and transcripts, thesis, and any other documents you wish to refer to. We ask that you provide details of referees.

Regulations for PhD students can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 §§ 1-7 and in the university's rules and guidelines. Read more here (https://regler.uu.se/?languageId=3).

About the Employment

The employment is temporary, according to HF Chapter 5 § 7. The extent is full-time. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Professor Jan Isberg, +4618-4710000, jan.isberg@angstrom.uu.se; Professor Hans Bernhoff, +4618-4710000, hans.bernhoff@uu.se.

Welcome with your application by May 15, 2025, UFV-PA 2025/1176.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.

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