Project Description
Doctoral Subject: Information and Communication Technology (INFKTEKN)
The doctoral candidate will contribute to groundbreaking research in silicon carbide (SiC) bipolar transistors BJT and IGBTs for next-generation power electronics applications. These components are critical for improving energy efficiency, performance, and reliability in industries such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and industrial automation. The position involves fabrication and characterization of new components in KTH's Electrum laboratory (http://electrumlab.se/kthrise.aspx) with a focus on semiconductor process technology to enhance component performance. The doctoral candidate will be part of an internationally recognized SiC research group (https://www.kth.se/ee/ees) and the EU project WBG Pilot line (https://www.wbg-pilot-line.eu).
Supervision: Prof. Per-Erik Hellström is proposed as the doctoral candidate's supervisor. The decision will be made upon admission.
Eligibility for Admission
To be admitted to doctoral studies (Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility:
Have completed an advanced level degree, or
Completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are at advanced level, or
Acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way within or outside the country.
In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English corresponding to English B/6.
Selection
To succeed with your doctoral studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. The selection of applicants will assess the ability to:
Independently drive your work forward,
Collaborate with others,
Maintain a professional approach, and
Analyze and work with complex issues.
Experience with power components and semiconductor process technology is meritorious.
Following the eligibility requirements, considerable weight will be placed on personal qualities.
Target Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Information on Admission and Employment
Only those admitted to doctoral studies may be employed as doctoral candidates. The total employment period may not exceed what corresponds to full-time doctoral level education for four years. An employed doctoral candidate may, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks such as teaching and administration. A new employment as a doctoral candidate applies for a maximum of one year, and the employment may thereafter be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.
As a doctoral candidate, you will receive part of KTH's employment benefits and have a monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral candidate salary agreement. Read more about Doctoral Studies at KTH | KTH | Sweden.
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Application
You apply through KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have the main responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted.
Application Contents
Copies of diplomas and transcripts from previous university studies and certification of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be certified.
CV with relevant professional experience and knowledge.
Application letter with a brief account of why you want to pursue doctoral studies, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages)
Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please attach a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.
The application must be received by KTH no later than the last application deadline at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).
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Doctoral Subject: Information and Communication Technology (INFKTEKN)
The doctoral candidate will contribute to groundbreaking research in silicon carbide (SiC) bipolar transistors BJT and IGBTs for next-generation power electronics applications. These components are critical for improving energy efficiency, performance, and reliability in industries such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and industrial automation. The position involves fabrication and characterization of new components in KTH's Electrum laboratory (http://electrumlab.se/kthrise.aspx) with a focus on…