Research Associate – Hardware Development for Multiport Converters

The Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT is part of the Fraunhofer Society. With approximately 190 employees at our locations in Itzehoe and Kiel, we play a leading role by working with key partners from industry and research on a national and international level.
The »Power Electronics« department focuses on developing advanced active and passive power semiconductor components based on silicon and gallium nitride. We also integrate them into power electronic systems and develop battery storage and high-performance storage systems. 

Further information about the research group »Electronic Power Systems« can be found here: www.isit.fraunhofer.de/en/power-electronic/ees.html

What you will do

• Research in the field of power electronics for multi-source integration (topologies, incl. modularity, optimization, etc.)
• Development and testing of power electronics hardware 
• Communication of your results, both internally and externally
• Collaboration with scientists in the team 
• Support in scientific profiling by writing publications as well as acquisition of research projects and industrial projects

What you bring to the table

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, power electronics, or a comparable qualification in a related field
• Experience in power electronics hardware design and knowledge in multiport converters
• Practical experience with wide band-gap transistors
• A high degree of independence, initiative, and commitment, combined with a high level of curiosity and willingness to learn
• Ability to quickly familiarize with new problems and to take responsibility in a team environment
• Fluency in spoken and written English

What you can expect

• Flexible working hours and support in balancing private and professional life
• Company health management and pension scheme
• Subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket
• Internal and external training opportunities
• A diverse and innovative range of topics with close contacts with industry and public clients
• Room for independent work and active participation in shaping the future with your unique ideas
• The opportunity to write your doctorate with us
• Direct communication and horizontal hierarchies for a smooth workflow

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees’ skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Interested? Apply online now with your meaningful application documents. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any technical questions about this position, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Marco Liserre
[email protected]
Phone +49 431 88 06100
If you have any questions about the recruiting-process, please contact:
Ms. Vivien Wilkens
[email protected]

Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT 

www.isit.fraunhofer.de  

Requisition Number: 69398