Yujing Liu

Chalmers University of Technology is advertising 2 doctoral positions in power electronics for wireless power transfer within the Division of Electric Power Engineering in Gothenburg, Sweden. The project is part of BiWPT , an EU-funded MSCA doctoral network focused on building the next generation of experts in bidirectional wireless power transfer for electric mobility and vehicle-grid integration . The research is strongly oriented toward advanced converter technologies, high-frequency power electronics, control, and experimental validation. One direction targets the design, implementation, and control of compact and cost-effective wireless power transfer converters with robust bidirectional operation, including studies of topologies, materials, and components for high efficiency and scalability up to 500 kW . The other direction focuses on integration and deployment strategies for high-power WPT systems in heavy-duty vehicles, including system architecture, mechanical interfaces, digital-twin models, and sustainability/recyclability assessments. The Division of Electric Power Engineering offers a research environment with broad expertise in electric power technology, extensive laboratory work, and close collaboration with external partners. Within the Electrical Machines and Power Electronics unit, the group works on electrical machines, traction inverters, high-frequency power electronics and charging, electric drive systems, and battery energy storage. The doctoral candidates will also take part in planned secondments, training, dissemination, and publication activities associated with the doctoral network. Applicants should have strong knowledge of power electronics converters and vehicle chargers , as well as experience with Simulink , PLECS , and LT-Spice . Experience in prototyping and experimental testing is required, and knowledge of power systems, distribution systems, energy storage, and onboard drive systems is an advantage. The Mobility Rule applies: candidates must not have lived or carried out their main activity in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 3 years before recruitment. The appointment is a fixed-term doctoral employment of four years , with possible extension of up to one additional year depending on teaching duties. Doctoral students at Chalmers may serve as teaching assistants for up to 20% of working time and typically complete 45–60 credits of doctoral courses. The application deadline is 2026-10-01 . Applications must be submitted online in English with a CV, personal letter, transcripts, and master’s thesis PDF. For questions, contact Professor Yujing Liu at yujing.liu@chalmers.se .

Chalmers University of Technology is advertising a fully funded doctoral student position in power electronics for integrated control within the Division of Electric Power Engineering in Gothenburg, Sweden. The project is aimed at the future of electrified off-road vehicles and focuses on developing an innovative embedded control structure for centralized control of onboard power electronics devices. The research combines power electronics, control architecture, software design, and hardware dimensioning for a vehicle platform. The doctoral student will investigate how a controller can support multiple functions such as traction, charging, and voltage conversion, and will verify proposed solutions using real-time simulation, HIL, and prototype experiments. The Division of Electric Power Engineering carries out research across electric power technology with strong theoretical and experimental foundations. Within the Electrical Machines and Power Electronics research unit, current topics include electrical machines, traction inverters, high-frequency power electronics and charging, electric drive systems, and battery energy storage. The position is embedded in a collaborative environment with academic and industrial partners. Funding: the position is fully funded from the start. The appointment is fixed-term for four years, with the possibility of up to one additional year depending on teaching duties. The starting salary is 35,725 SEK per month. Eligibility and requirements: applicants must have a Master’s degree with 120 credits in electrical engineering, with power electronics and control as the main direction. Strong knowledge of traction inverters/motors, DC/DC converters, and on-board chargers is required, along with practical prototyping and experimental testing experience in power electronics and control systems. Experience with embedded systems, DSP, multicore processors, collaboration with industrial experts, and documented publications will strengthen the application. Teaching and training: the doctoral student will take advanced courses in the Graduate School of Electrical Engineering, develop independent scientific ideas, publish research results, and may serve as a teaching assistant for up to 20% of working time. Application deadline: 30 August 2026. Applications must be submitted in English through the online form as PDF files, including a CV, personal letter, brief introduction, motivation statement, transcripts, and master’s thesis PDF. Applications sent by email or incomplete applications will not be considered. Supervisor/contact: Professor and Head of Unit Yujing Liu is the contact person for questions.

Chalmers University of Technology is advertising a fully funded doctoral position on traction inverters for heavy-duty vehicles within the Division of Electric Power Engineering in Gothenburg, Sweden. The position sits in the research unit Electrical Machines and Power Electronics , an active environment focused on electric machines, traction inverters, high-frequency power electronics and charging, electric drive systems, and battery energy storage. The project is part of a larger development effort with the Swedish government and an industrial partner to advance sustainable powertrain technology for heavy-duty vehicles. The doctoral student will focus on the design and control of advanced power electronics in traction inverters, aiming to improve compactness, reliability, EMI, controllability, and efficiency. The work combines theory, simulation, prototyping, and experimental verification in a collaborative research environment with strong links to industry. Applicants should have a master’s degree in electrical engineering with power electronics and control as the main direction, plus strong knowledge of power electronics, traction inverters, DC/DC converters, and their control. Experience with Simulink, PLECS, and LT-Spice, and with prototyping and experimental testing of power electronics and drive systems, is required. Helpful additional experience includes electromagnetics, electrical machines, motor control, PCB design, CAD, collaboration with industrial experts, and documented publications. The doctoral student will take advanced courses in the Graduate School of Electrical Engineering, develop scientific ideas, communicate research results orally and in writing, and contribute to teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level for up to 20% of working time. The position is fully funded from the start, with a fixed-term appointment of four years and a possible extension of up to one additional year based on teaching duties. The starting salary is 35,725 SEK per month. Chalmers notes that doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the study period and that a valid residence permit must be available by the study start date. Applications must be submitted in English through the online application form by 30 August 2026 . Required documents include a CV, personal letter, a short introduction and motivation statement, bachelor’s and master’s transcripts, and the master’s thesis PDF. Contact for questions: Professor and Head of Unit Yujing Liu (yujing.liu@chalmers.se).