Working languages: GermanJob sector: Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineeringWork schedule: Full-timeContract type: Contract to hireOccupation: Number of posts: 1Date: 23/12/2024Job detailsBecome part of Silicon Austria Labs. Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) has been founded to be... 1 Head of Research Unit - Instrumentation and Testing (all genders) // Job-ID: 164-1. Festanstellung, Vollzeit · GRAZYour future responsibilitiesWe are looking for a highly talented Research Unit Leader who will lead and drive the highest quality, industrial-grade research in power electronics devices.Leadership responsibilitiesContinue to develop the unit of 10 researchers focused on control platforms for power electronic converter systems for a wide range of sectors and applications.Provide vision for long-term research opportunities in power electronics.Establish and manage research projects with a wide range of industrial and academic partners.Shape the department's research programme and project portfolio with supervisors and peers.Effectively delegate research issues to the right combination of SAL scientists and researchers for best team performance.Plan and control the research unit's budget and resources.Provide overall leadership for the research unit to deliver high quality research outputs, innovation and economic impact.TechnologyDevelopment of hardware and software for power electronic systems, focusing on microcontroller and FPGA-based control platforms for typically complex converter systems with demanding requirements (in terms of dynamics, synchronised paralleling, fail-safe solutions).Model-based design of firmware and software for both FPGA and microcontroller control platforms.Development of control architectures and modulation strategies for dynamic and efficient converter systems.Vision of how future power electronics systems and their control units can benefit from other scientific domains (e.g. artificial intelligence, sensor technology, numerical techniques).Your profilePhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Control Engineering or related fields with a specialisation in power electronics.At least 8 years of practical experience in power electronics. Experience in an academic environment is an advantage.Expertise in power electronics with a focus on control engineering.Strong scientific track record as evidenced by publications, invited talks, etc.Project management skills.Experience in the Austrian and European funding landscape preferred.Active industrial and academic network preferred.Contacts within the international power electronics industrial network are a plus.Autonomous, well organised and enjoy working in a dynamic and multicultural team.Innovative and keen to find solutions to applied research challenges.Leadership qualities, ability to inspire, develop and motivate young scientists and researchers to perform at their best.Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.Important Facts about SALDiversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.Internal and external training opportunities for further development.Home Office possible.€ 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.Family & kids friendly.Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.Start: as soon as possible.This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) in occupational group G (G1 salary = EUR 5.356, paid 14 times a year). Your actual salary depends on your experience and qualifications. We offer a gross salary in the range between EUR 85.000 to EUR 120.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract and bonus).Jetzt bewerben: Apply hereThe minimum salary for the position as Head of Research Unit - Instrumentation and Testing (all genders) // Job-ID: 164-1 is EUR 5.356,00 gross per month based on full-time employment. Willingness to pay above minimum is possible.Name: see descriptionSector: Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineeringOrganisation size: Medium-sized enterpriseRemunerationRemuneration basis: Fixed base paid Salary from 5356 EUR per month (Initial rate of compensation)
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