Postdoctoral Fellow in Electromechanical Engineering (Ghent University)

Overview Department: TW08 - Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering Occupancy rate: 100% Vacancy type: Research staff Application deadline: September 30, 2026, 23:59 About Ghent University Ghent University is a top 100 university worldwide and one of the major universities in Belgium, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members. The Energy & Systems Laboratory (EnSy) at UGent is involved in a Flanders Make research project IMVEP, with a duration of 4 years. Your Tasks The IMVEP project focuses on multilevel inverters for applications with high DC bus voltages (up to 1200 V). The objectives include: Improving overall system efficiency (inverter + electric motor) Increasing the continuous power density of the electric motor Investigating the possibility of eliminating sine-wave filters required for conventional 2-level inverters Within this multi-partner project, EnSy will specifically focus on the T-type (3-level) inverter topology. The goal is to simulate, build, and experimentally validate an inverter for a 100 kW, 20,000 rpm motor. As a PhD student, you will: Contribute to the simulation and modeling of the inverter and its integration with the electric motor Design, build, and debug the inverter PCBs Implement the control software on a rapid prototyping platform Develop a safe test setup and carry out experimental measurements on the inverter What We Are Looking For Master of Science in Engineering (Technology), preferably in electromechanical or electrical engineering Motivated, creative, with a passion for academic research Affinity with both experimental research and simulation software Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in power electronics Additional knowledge of electric motor design and control of electric machines is an asset Good communication skills in English Interest in challenging scientific research in a multidisciplinary and international context What We Can Offer You Full-time position as a doctoral fellow, initially 12 months, extendable to a maximum of 48 months after positive evaluation Fellowship amount: 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. Fellowship is tax-free under regulations for doctoral fellowships Benefits include: Wide range of training and education opportunities 36 days of annual holiday leave plus fixed bridge days Bicycle allowance and eco vouchers Work location: Electrical Energy Laboratory, Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, Zwijnaarde Interested? Applications may be sent by email to: Hendrik.Vansompel@UGent.be Peter.Sergeant@ugent.be Include: cover letter and CV (reference letters not required at application stage). Suitable candidates will be invited for an interview and may receive a small assignment Flexible starting date, preference to start as soon as possible For more information about the PhD topic, contact: Hendrik.Vansompel@UGent.be Application deadline: September 30, 2026 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

Overview

Department: TW08 - Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering
Occupancy rate: 100%
Vacancy type: Research staff
Application deadline: September 30, 2026, 23:59

About Ghent University

Ghent University is a top 100 university worldwide and one of the major universities in Belgium, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members. The Energy & Systems Laboratory (EnSy) at UGent is involved in a Flanders Make research project IMVEP, with a duration of 4 years.

Your Tasks

The IMVEP project focuses on multilevel inverters for applications with high DC bus voltages (up to 1200 V). The objectives include:

Improving overall system efficiency (inverter + electric motor)
Increasing the continuous power density of the electric motor
Investigating the possibility of eliminating sine-wave filters required for conventional 2-level inverters

Within this multi-partner project, EnSy will specifically focus on the T-type (3-level) inverter topology. The goal is to simulate, build, and experimentally validate an inverter for a 100 kW, 20,000 rpm motor.

As a PhD student, you will:

Contribute to the simulation and modeling of the inverter and its integration with the electric motor
Design, build, and debug the inverter PCBs
Implement the control software on a rapid prototyping platform
Develop a safe test setup and carry out experimental measurements on the inverter

What We Are Looking For

Master of Science in Engineering (Technology), preferably in electromechanical or electrical engineering
Motivated, creative, with a passion for academic research
Affinity with both experimental research and simulation software
Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in power electronics
Additional knowledge of electric motor design and control of electric machines is an asset
Good communication skills in English
Interest in challenging scientific research in a multidisciplinary and international context

What We Can Offer You

Full-time position as a doctoral fellow, initially 12 months, extendable to a maximum of 48 months after positive evaluation
Fellowship amount: 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. Fellowship is tax-free under regulations for doctoral fellowships
Benefits include:
- Wide range of training and education opportunities
- 36 days of annual holiday leave plus fixed bridge days
- Bicycle allowance and eco vouchers
Work location: Electrical Energy Laboratory, Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, Zwijnaarde

Interested?

Applications may be sent by email to:

Hendrik.Vansompel@UGent.be
Peter.Sergeant@ugent.be

Include: cover letter and CV (reference letters not required at application stage).

Suitable candidates will be invited for an interview and may receive a small assignment
Flexible starting date, preference to start as soon as possible
For more information about the PhD topic, contact: Hendrik.Vansompel@UGent.be

Application deadline: September 30, 2026

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

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