Doctoral student in SiC bipolar devices for power electronics Full-time

Doctoral Student In SiC Bipolar Devices For Power Electronics

The position will contribute to cutting-edge research on Silicon Carbide (SiC) Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) and Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) devices for next-generation power electronics applications. These devices are crucial for improving energy efficiency, performance, and reliability in industries such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and industrial automation. The position involves fabrication and characterization of new devices in KTH's Electrum Laboratory with a focus on semiconductor process technology to enhance device performance. The PhD will be part of an internationally recognized SiC research group and the EU project WBG Pilot line.

Supervision: Prof. Per-Erik Hellström is proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admission.

To be admitted to postgraduate education, the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following: passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge. In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6.

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to independently pursue his or her work, collaborate with others, have a professional approach, and analyze and work with complex issues. Experience of power semiconductor devices and semiconductor process technology is meritorious. After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

As a doctoral student, you are entitled to a workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH's Doctoral student salary agreement. Read more about Doctoral studies (PhD) | KTH | Sweden.