PhD position on Simultaneous radiated and conducted EMI characterization in multi-node sensor networks

The Radio Systems Group within the department of Electrical Engineering has a vacancy for a PhD researcher to work in the EU Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska-Curie Project iSENSE – In-Situ Monitoring of Electromagnetic Interference. This research is linked to Doctoral Candidate 3 – DC3 – on simultaneous radiated and conducted EMI characterization in multi-node sensor networks.

Electromagnetic disturbances, both radiated and conducted, span a vast frequency range yet are often insufficiently captured by conventional sensing methods. The doctoral candidate will develop advanced EMI sensors capable of detecting disturbances from low kHz up to at least 40 GHz. The DC will design monitoring devices that seamlessly integrate these sensors with existing logging and fault-detection systems in electronic devices. Additionally, s/he will explore database-processing techniques to efficiently manage and analyze the vast data streams generated, ensuring meaningful insights into EMI behavior.

For more information on the recruitment process or details of the position, follow this link.

Requirements:

• You are an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher.
• You have, or will shortly, acquire a master degree in the field of electrical engineer or computer science.
• You have a creative mindset and excellent analytical and communication skills.
• You have a good team spirit and like to work in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented environment.
• You are proficient in English.
• You have an affinity with or an interest in Electromagnetic Compatibility, Sensor Development, and Digital Signal Processing.

Salary Benefits:

• As a PhD candidate at UT, you will be appointed to a full-time position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year, within a very stimulating and exciting scientific environment;
• The University offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues;
• Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU) and compliant with the MSCA DN scheme regulations, more details on the project website of iSENSE.
• You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 2.901,- (first year) to € 3.707,- (fourth year);
• There are excellent benefits, including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme;
• The flexibility to work (partially) from home;
• A minimum of 232 leave hours in case of full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. A full-time employment in practice means 40 hours a week, therefore resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis.
• Free access to sports facilities on campus
• A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid);
• You will have a training programme as part of the Twente Graduate School where you and your supervisors will determine a plan for a suitable education and supervision;
• We encourage a high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers and other staff.

40 hours per week

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