Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Magnetic materials, electrical machines and transformers) / Tutkijatoh

This is a call for a postdoctoral researcher. For a Ph.D. student position, please see the other advert.

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The research group of Electromechanics at the Electrical Engineering Unit at the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences at Tampere University focuses on numerical electromagnetics and magnetic materials. We work at the interface of electromagnetic theory, computational science, physics of magnetic materials and electrical engineering applications of practical importance. Our vision is to integrate advanced electromagnetic modeling tools together with practical design of electromagnetic energy conversion devices, such as electrical machines, transformers, inductors and energy harvesters.

In 2025, we are starting a 5-year European Research Council funded project “Controllable Magnetic Cores for Transformers and Electrical Machines” in which we aim to develop methods for real-time control of magnetic fields in power and distribution transformers and rotating electrical machines. The goal is to bring new functionalities in power transmission and distribution as well as to enable new degrees of freedom to control electrical machines. The project will focus in multiphysical modeling of magnetic materials, development of computational tools for controllable transformers and electrical machines and implementing laboratory prototypes for validating the concepts. More information on the project can be found at: https://www.tuni.fi/en/news/paavo-rasilo-receives-major-erc-funding-electromechanics-research

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are now looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join our team and to provide and further develop their expertise related to magnetic materials, computational electromagnetics, transformers and/or electrical machines. Depending on the expertise and interests of the applicant, the work can be tailored to contain e.g. some of the following tasks:

• Characterization and modeling of grain-oriented electrical steel sheets and permanent magnets
• Characterization, modeling and fabrication of magnetoelectric composite materials
• Modeling of AC losses in high-temperature superconducting coils in electric power applications
• Development of 2-D and 3-D electro-magneto-thermo-mechanical modeling tools (in particular finite element methods) for transformers and electrical machines
• Design, manufacturing and testing of new controllable transformer and electrical machine concepts

Participation in project management and instruction of Ph.D. students is expected. Participation in teaching at the Electrical Engineering Unit is also possible. The job requires occasional traveling to international conferences to disseminate the research results. International research visits to other universities or research institutes are also possible.

REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates hold a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, electromagnetics or similar and are familiar with transformers and electrical machines. They possess the theoretical and practical or programming skills and can demonstrate previous experience relevant to the tasks they are applying for.

The position also requires:

• Good English language skills
• Ability to independently conduct systematic scientific research
• Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly in a multidisciplinary and international environment

WE OFFER

The positions will be filled for a fixed-term period of 2 years with possibility for extension. The starting date will be mutually agreed. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. A typical starting salary for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow is 3850 EUR per month. The salary increases based on experience.

Tampere University offers many benefits to its employees, e.g. occupational health services, flexible working hours, high-quality sport services and affordable lunch opportunities on campus.

International HR services offer their help with e.g. official issues in settling in Finland and Tampere. 

Tampere region is one of the fastest growing city areas in Finland. Tampere is the largest inland city in the Nordic countries and a traditional centre of the Finnish industry. Today, the city is best known for its high-tech expertise and extensive knowhow in various fields. Tampere is also the most popular city in Finland for higher education studies

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is 31.3.2025. Applications and all accompanying documentation must be in English.

The following documents should accompany your application:

• a CV (with a list of publications)
• a free-form application letter including names of two referees (max. 1 page)
• degree certificates
• other relevant documents that support your application (e.g. D.Sc. thesis, the most relevant publications regarding the call (max. 2), examples of numerical models you have developed, etc.)

For questions and more information, please contact:

Associate Professor Paavo Rasilo, paavo.rasilo (at) tuni.fi, +358 40 849 0409

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TIIVISTELMÄ

Sähkömekaniikan tutkimusryhmä Tampereen yliopiston informaatioteknologian ja viestinnän tiedekunnan sähkötekniikan yksiköstä keskittyy numeeriseen sähkömagnetiikkaan ja magneettisten materiaalien mallintamiseen. Työskentelemme sähkömagneettisen kenttäteorian, laskennallisen tieteen, magneettisten materiaalien fysiikan ja tärkeiden sähkötekniikan sovellusten rajapinnassa. Tavoitteenamme on integroida sähkömagnetiikan edistyneitä mallinnusmenetelmiä sähkömagneettisten energianmuuntimien suunnittelutyöhön. Tällaisia energianmuuntimia ovat mm. sähkökoneet, muuntajat, kuristimet ja energianlouhintalaitteet.

Vuonna 2025 käynnistämme Euroopan tutkimusneuvoston rahoittaman 5-vuotisen hankkeen “Controllable Magnetic Cores for Transformers and Electrical Machines”, jossa pyrimme kehittämään menetelmiä magneettikenttien reaaliaikaiseen säätöön tehomuuntajissa sekä pyörivissä sähkökoneissa. Tavoitteena on lisätä toiminnallisuuksia sähkönsiirrossa ja -jakelussa sekä tuoda uusia vapausasteita sähkökoneiden säätöön. Hankkeessa keskitytään magneettisten materiaalien monifysikaaliseen mallintamiseen, laskennallisten mallinnustyökalujen kehittämiseen muuntajille ja sähkökoneille sekä laboratorioprototyyppien toteuttamiseen konseptien todentamiseksi. Lisätietoja hankkeesta löytyy täältä: https://www.tuni.fi/fi/ajankohtaista/paavo-rasilolle-merkittava-erc-rahoitus-sahkomekaniikan-tutkimukseen

Haemme tutkijatohtoria työskentelemään magneettisten materiaalien, laskennallisen sähkömagnettiikan, muuntajien ja sähkökoneiden parissa. Tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä ja hakuohjeet löytyvät yllä olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta. Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 31.3.2025.

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