Netherlands : PostDoc in Electromechanics, Advanced computer assisted design of electromagneti

The Department of Electrical Engineering is one of the nine departments of the Eindhoven University of Technology and provides undergraduate and MSc programs in Electrical Engineering. The department has nine research groups and has research collaborations with other departments at the Eindhoven University of Technology as well as with a large number of other universities and companies, both home and abroad. The department has approximately 300 employees and 600 students.

The mission of the chair Electromechanics and Power Electronics (EPE) is research, education and the transfer of knowledge on advanced methods and tools to enhance the analysis, design and multi-objective optimization of innovative electromagnetic actuation and conversion structures and cyclically switched networks. The group maintains an internationally respected research centre with a state-of-art infrastructure. In the field of electromechanics the focus point of the group are electric machines for the more-sustainable society and high-precision actuators.  Currently about 25 people (including post-docs and PhD students) are working within the Electromechanics and Power Electronics group. The good working climate in the group is seen as one of our strengths.

 Project 

In the last decade contactless energy transfer systems (CETS) based on magnetic coupling have been fundamentally researched and developed since nowadays numerous devices apply this technology that is gaining a foothold in industrial applications. In robotics and flexible assembly systems, inductive transfer of electric energy is one way to substitute the energy cables. Recently, these CETS are being attached to a linear servo machine to supply energy to the translator. As there are no more restrictions by cables, the machines become more flexible in their movements but in the same time the complexity of the linear actuator increases and drastically limits the force density.
The fundamental research challenge is a complete re-think of the linear actuator design to integrate the functions of contactless energy transfer and a long-stroke actuator in a single system. Novel actuator topologies will be designed for generating the required contactless forces for the large stroke and acceleration (in one degree of freedom), hence, a lot of research effort will be undertaken in the electromagnetic and thermal design of the entire system. Extensive application of the fundamental theory of electromagnetism and electromechanics will be required for developing the required methods and tools for the analysis and optimization of the Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM) with integrated CETS. This will be investigated both by using analytical methods and numerical modeling.
Furthermore this project will require a mechatronic research approach in which electromechanics and power electronics are combined with other engineering disciplines such as electromagnetism, thermodynamics, material science, mechanics, and analog and digital electronics for control purposes.
State-of-the-art analysis, synthesis, design and optimization facilities will be extensively used and this will result in numerous new concepts, where the most promising design will be demonstrated by a prototype LSM-CET. The fundamental technical work will diminish existing technology barriers and breakpoints of the multifunctional integrated designs. This will improve the understanding of the limitations of these electromagnetic actuators on the achievable force density and will identify critical integration issues, which will be illustrated by a detailed design study and prototype of the LSM-CET integrated actuator.

Tasks

As a Postdoc you have to fulfil the following duties:

• perform research at the forefront of electromechanics related to advanced computational methods and tools for the design  and optimization of electromagnetic convertors
• publish in renowned scientific journals and conferences
• contribute to the education in both the BSc and MSc programs
• make a significant contribution to acquisition of research grants
• supervise PhD and MSc students and be an inspiring colleague
• maintain and expand contacts with industrial partners

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following requirements:

• strong PhD in electromechanics or electromagnetics
• extended experience in computer assisted design of electromagnetic actuators/convertors involving numerical and  analytical modeling tools, multi-physics analysis and numerical optimization
• prior research work and results related to surrogate modeling techniques and optimization exploiting physical models  primarily
• strong inclination towards innovative design solutions, proven by prior research results
• good communication and didactical skills

Appointment and Salary

We offer:

• a full-time temporary appointment for a period of 2 years
• a challenging job in a dynamic and ambitious university and a stimulating internationally renowned research environment
• a gross monthly salary in accordance with the Collective Labor agreement of the Dutch Universities (CAO NU) of at least  € 2861 per month (initially, scale 10.4) depending on prior experience. An offer will be based on your knowledge and  experience
• moreover 8% bonus share (holiday supplement) and an end year allowance of 8.3% (2009) is provided annually
• a broad, attractive package of fringe benefits (including an excellent technical infrastructure, child care, savings schemes,   and excellent sports facilities). For foreign staff, it is possible to apply for The 30%-reimbursement ruling at the Dutch tax-office (the TU/e will help you with the application). If the regulation is granted could lead to a substantial increase in net salary. This is only for staff who has never previously worked in The Netherlands.

Information

For further information on this vacancy you can contact: Prof.dr E.A. Lomonova (e.lomonova@tue.nl  tel. +31 40 247 3573). For information concerning employment conditions you can contact Ms. F. Verheggen, HR- advisor (f.verheggen@tue.nl  tel. +3140 2474796).

Further Information

Application Deadline : 28 August 2010

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