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Postdoctoral Research, Electrical Engineering

Marquette University

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Posting Number 201103751
Position Title Postdoctoral Research, Electrical Engineering
State Wisconsin
Employment Status Full Time
Position Status Limited Term
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) 08/31/2024
Position Type Faculty
Job Family Faculty
Position Overview
Werner Sustainable Energy Lab is looking for a motivated postdoctoral fellow. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for leading the power electronics projects of the Werner Sustainable Energy Lab and providing support for the ongoing project from DOE, High Power Density Motor Equipped with Additively Manufactured Windings Integrated with Advanced Cooling and Modular Integrated Power Electronics.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Coach and provide guidance for the Power Electronics students
· Assist to write proposals for funding
· Engage with Mechanical and System engineers
· Test prototype power electronics circuits in the lab
· Perform topology selection trade studies
· Design circuits, pick components, create schematics, support layout of circuit boards
· Analyze and simulate circuits and components
o Simulate circuits using MATLAB, PLECS, and other tools
o Analyze structures and magnetic components
o Develop Controllers for Power Electronics Converters and Drives
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ph.D. or Ph.D. Candidate close to graduation
Deep understanding of power semiconductor switches and diodes, and their characteristics
Deep understanding and knowledge on Multi-port power converters
Understanding of devices built upon various materials such as silicon, SiC, and GaN
Strong experience designing and analyzing inverter and converter circuits including gate drivers
Knowledge and experience with embedded control of power electronic circuits
  • PWM methods
  • Multi-port Converters Control
  • Experience multi-layer power conversion
  • Skilled working in lab environment with high voltage and current
  • Experience using software tools such as PLECS, MATLAB, Altium Designer,

Knowledge and experience with additive manufacturing in electric machines
Knowledge and experience with advance cooling methods and heat pipes
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Familiar with Rockwell and Eaton motor drives
· Familiar with AMETEK power supplies
· Familiar with AutoCAD or equivalent software (OnShape etc.)
· Familiar with Ansys/Q3D or equivalent software
· Familiar with Dynamometers and induction machines
Department Electrical & Computer Eng
Posting Date 07/18/2023
Closing Date
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EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

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