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We are recruiting for the following position in the “Engineering and IT Department”:
Degree Program Director for
Industrial Power Electronics” (m/f/d)
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We are looking to appoint an academically highly qualified specialist to represent our research and education area of power electron-
ics. The international Master's programme for industrial power electronics is already established, but there is a need for continuous
further development. Additionally, you will spearhead and drive research initiatives in the domain of power electronics.
Your tasks:
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Degree Program Director Industrial Power Electronics
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Organization and execution of education on master level in the field of power electronics
Teaching of 10 hours per week in the field of power electronic components, systems and circuits
Supervision of Master theses
Involvement in personnel planning and selection
Marketing as well as further Development of the master programme, e.g., including new topics
Responsibility for counselling, selecting and admitting students
Participation in interdisciplinary activities as well as collaboration in internal and external projects and on com-
mittees/boards
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Setting up, defining and leading of research projects together with various industrial and scientific partners
Your profile:
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Relevant doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with focus on Power Electronics
Experience in acquisition and management of cooperative research & funding projects
Several years of practical experience in one or more of following fields:
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Design, implementation and validation of advanced power electronic circuit topologies
Modeling and simulation (electrical, magnetic, thermal, EMC, …) of power electronic devices, circuits and sys-
tems
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Design of discrete & integrated power electronic circuits and devices
Multiphysics characterization of power semiconductor devices (especially wide-bandgap) and passive compo-
nents – focus on electrical and thermal domain performance
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Aging and reliability aspects for power electronic devices, circuits, and components; development of appropri-
ate tools for lifetime investigations and in situ management
Nonlinear, coupled dynamic modeling and computer simulation of power electronic circuits, passive compo-
nents, and semiconductor devices; model-experiment correlation, especially for electrical and thermal domains
Gate driving of Power semiconductors with a focus on emerging active techniques
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Established network in the relevant scientific community and electronics/semiconductor industry
High scientific output and track record (publications, research projects) in the field of power electronics
Analytical and structured thinking and acting, creativity in solution finding, adaptability and flexibility
Didactical skills and enthusiasm in teaching
Excellent command of English (B2/C1 - spoken and written)
Basic command of (or willingness to learn) German (B2 – spoken and written)
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