University Assistant (PhD position) – Power Electronics

Institution: University of Innsbruck
Administrative unit: Electrical Engineering Unit
Start: 01.01.2026
Duration: 4 years
Extent of employment: 20 hours/week (increasing to 30 hours/week after signing the dissertation agreement)

Job Description

Your responsibilities include independent research and teaching activities in the field of power electronics, as well as administrative tasks within the unit.

Your Profile

• Completed Master’s, Magister or Diploma degree in a relevant field
• Research expertise in advanced power converter topologies, power semiconductors, energy storage devices, and converter control
• Strong analytical skills and methodological competence
• Experience with simulation and design tools (Plexim, PSIM, FEM tools, Altium Designer, MATLAB)
• Practical experience in development, troubleshooting, and testing of power converters (required)
• Experience in design and analysis of medium- and high-frequency magnetics (inductors, transformers) is desirable
• Written reflection on your dissertation project (max. 5 pages) to be included in the application
• Teamwork ability, problem-solving competence, and communication skills

Our Offer

• Exciting research tasks and a supportive, family-friendly environment
• Flexible working hours and attractive training opportunities
• Paid lunch break, meal allowance, and various employee benefits
• More about employee benefits

Salary

The minimum gross salary for 20 hours/week is € 1.857 per month (14x per year). After signing the dissertation agreement, the salary increases to € 2.785 for 30 hours/week. Previous relevant experience may result in a higher salary.
(*as of 2025, per collective agreement)

Application

Apply online by 23.12.2025 stating the code TW-15472.
Euraxess posting: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/platforms/jobs/139/TW-15472

Contact

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Petar Grbovic
Phone: +43 512 507-62830
Email: petar.grbovic@uibk.ac.at

Equal Opportunities

The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy. We especially encourage applications from women; in case of equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. We also welcome applications from individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses. The University bears the „We are inclusive“ seal of approval.