项目介绍

2025年7月7日

The Electa Ghent research group is one of the 14 research groups of the Faculty of Engineering Technology at KU Leuven, Ghent Campus. The group is part of the ESAT cluster Electrical Engineering. The research is situated in the field of electrical energy technology. Within the group, expertise was built up through various research projects in areas such as autonomous hybrid energy systems, industrial datacom and security, PV metrology, industrial energy metering, LVDC and light electric mobility.

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Project

We are looking for a motivated and talented PhD student to join our team. The candidate will work on novel protection methodologies for low voltage, industrial, hybrid AC/DC grids that enhance the availability and resource efficiency of industrial factories. Although the potential of DC grids for industrial use cases has been proven, there are still many relevant open research questions regarding the sizing and protection methodology.Besides the research work, the student is also expected to assist in teaching activities on the campus in Ghent.

Profile

We are looking for highly motivated candidates who have

• a master in electrical engineering technology
• an analytical mind and are eager to learn
• a hands-on, collaborative can-do mindset
• fluent English communication skills, 

If you can check the above, you might be the researcher we are looking for!

Offer

We offer

• to work towards obtaining a PhD degree from a highly ranked university and become a well-trained, independent researcher,
• a supportive and collaborative team in which you can develop know-how and expertise in state-of-the-art technologies,
• the opportunity to build up research and innovation skills that are essential for a future career in industrial as well as academic research and development environments,
• support in the further development of your competences to analyze strategic research problems and to architect and evaluate innovative solutions with industrial applicability,
• an international and multicultural working environment at the KU Leuven campus Gent
• an attractive salary package, complemented with multiple benefits (health insurance, access to university infrastructure and sports facilities, etc.).