Head of Research Unit – Power Electronic Architectures and Topologies

Head of Research Unit – Power Electronic Architectures and Topologies

SAL - Silicon Austria Labs

Graz, Austria

Your future responsibilities

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is looking for a professional research Unit Head who will serve as leader and promoter of the highest quality, industry-ready research in the field of power electronics.

Your Leadership responsibilities

• Further development of the research unit “Architectures and Topologies” with the focus on power electronic converter systems for a wide range of fields and applications;
• Setting up and managing research projects together with a variety of industrial and academic partners by acquiring bi- and multi-lateral projects and submission of Austrian and European research grants;
• Expanding team qualifications and capabilities by individual encouragement and career development;
• Adherence to the research unit budget is paramount, as is optimal resource planning, control and organisation of the team;
• Overall, guiding the research unit towards generation of high-quality research findings, scientific excellence, and economic impact;
• Active contribution to shaping the division research program and project portfolio together with supervisors and peers;
• Developing a vision for sustainable, long-term research opportunities in power electronics and taking strategic action to achieve this vision.

Your Scientific responsibilities

• Development of optimized power electronic hardware topologies and architectures. Focus on highly compact converting systems for various fields of application with low to medium power ranges;
• Developing of control architectures and modulation strategies for dynamic and efficient converting systems;
• Design and characterization of magnetic components and transformers (incl. planar) for fast switching converting systems;
• Multi-objective converter optimization towards sustainable power converters;
• Verification and testing of prototypes in our state-of-the-art laboratories;
• Technology scouting and continuous research topic evolvement in and for the ecosystem of power electronics and energy transition.

Your profile

• PhD degree in electrical or electronics engineering, applied physics or related fields with a specialization in power electronics;
• At least 6 years of practical experience in power electronics. Experience in a scientific environment would be beneficial;
• Expertise in power electronic hardware topologies and/or related control engineering;
• Strong scientific track record as evidenced by publications, invited lectures, and workshop organization;
• Proven track record in project management skills;
• Experience with the Austrian and European research funding landscape;
• Track record in an established industrial and academic network and research project acquisitions;
• Autonomous, well organized and enjoy working in a dynamic and multi-cultural team;
• Leadership qualities, the ability to inspire, promote and motivate young scientists and researchers to achieve their best performance;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.