PhD Student in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Plasma Pulse Geo Drilling

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

The Department of Electrical Engineering conducts (https://www.uu.se/institution/elektroteknik/) 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 approximately 160 employees contributing to important technical energy and health solutions at the Ångström Laboratory.

The position will be located at the Department of Electricity at 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 investigate the interaction between crystalline bedrock and induced plasma during drilling with pulsed power plasma drilling, focusing on the use of environmentally friendly tap water as the working fluid.

We offer a varied and exciting job that is shaped by the PhD student and the research group together. 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

• Use numerical simulation tools to research the interaction between plasma and rock under controlled conditions.
• 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.
• Participate in 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 in energy systems, electrical engineering, engineering 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 submit. We would like you to provide information about referees.

Regulations for doctoral 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 Position

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

Inquiries about the Position

Inquiries about the position can be made to: 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 2025/1175.

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