At the faculty of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology, a PhD-position is available within the PATTERN project, a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network funded by the EU. The position is open for appointment during the course of 2025, with a duration of 48 months hosted by TU/e, and includes a 2-4 months secondment at Schneider (CZ) and UT (NL).

We are looking for you!

Do you want to be trained to take up a key position mixing electronics and AI for medical electronic equipment? While being part of a prestigious MSCA doctoral network working on the embedding of existing AI technology into a the design for electromagnetic interference in medical equipment? This is your chance!!

This DC first goal will be to unravel a structural understanding of the exchange of parasitic energy of EMI Filters with its environment using AI tools. The so-called EMNF (ElectroMagnetic Noise Footprint) comprises a set of characteristic curves obtained from stand-alone measurements on a device. A second goal will consist in exploring how to combine two or more EMNFs. The work will support the optimization (within the SSbD framework) of EMI filters within products by combining EMNFs.

Research Program Description

PATTERN - European Doctoral Network Enabling Artificial Intelligence for Electromagnetic Compatibility consortium is funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement No. 101169295 and UKRI. It groups 9 hiring Universities: Eindhoven University of Technology (NL), University of Twente (NL), KU Leuven (BE), Universiteit Gent (BE), Tomáš Baťa University (CZ), Technische Universität Hamburg (DE), CNRS (FR), NOVA University of Lisbon (PT) and De Montfort University (UK). PATTERN will create a long-lasting, multidisciplinary, academic-industrial network for doctoral training, with leading European industry and academia, to achieve a breakthrough in the design of innovative EMI solutions, throughout their lifecycle, with AI acting as the key enabler of a new design philosophy. For this inclusion to occur, each Doctoral Candidate (DC) will develop through their research the missing dedicated components, tools and techniques, and apply them to a representative set of EMI solutions under development. This hands-on training is supplemented with several scientific professional courses and an immersive training where the DCs can fine-tune their skills for the Jobs of tomorrow, while addressing the societal challenges of the PATTERN program.

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following requirements:

• You are creative and ambitious, hard-working, and persistent.
• You have a MSc degree or you will have it by the end of 2025 in electrical engineering or any other relevant program.
• You have theoretical and applied knowledge or interest in Machine Learning, Data-driven modelling,  and/or electrical engineering (with electromagnetism).
• You have good communicative skills, and the attitude to partake successfully in the work of a research team.
• You have a good command of the English language (Spoken and Written).

Eligibility and mobility criteria (mandatory requirements EU rules)

• Supported researchers must be doctoral candidates, i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment.
• Recruited researchers can be of any nationality and must comply with the following mobility rule: they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date. For 'International European Research Organisations' (IERO), 'international organisations', or entities created under Union law, the researchers must not have spent more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment in the same appointing organisation. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays and time spent by the researcher as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not considered.

The successful candidates will receive an attractive salary in accordance with the MSCA regulations for Doctoral Researchers. The nominal (gross) amount includes (at least) a living allowance (€3,400 per month, country coefficient applies to allow for the difference in cost of living in different EU Member States), a mobility allowance (€600 per month), and a family allowance (€660 per month, if applicable). Deductions will apply for social security contributions and/or taxes according to the applicable national laws of the country were the recruiting organization is located.

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation (go/no-go) after nine months. You will spend 10% of your employment on teaching tasks.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. €2,901 max. €3,707).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

About us

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow. 

Curious to hear more about what it's like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video.

Schneider Electric is a key player in the energy sector, providing innovative and sustainable solutions for energy management and automation globally, and a global leader in energy management and automation. They offer a wide range of products and services designed to help customers become more efficient, reduce costs, and meet sustainability goals.

The University of Twente is a public university in the Netherlands with a primary focus on Engineering and with considerable experience in training through research. Together, 3300 scientists and professionals carry out ground-breaking research, bring about high technological innovation, and provide inspiring teaching for more than 10,000 students.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact dr.ir. Anne Roc'h (a.roch@tue.nl).

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact us at pattern@tue.nl.

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Application

Candidates provide all requested information including a detailed CV (Europass format obligatory), a motivation letter and transcripts of bachelor and master's degree. During the registration, applicants will need to prove that they are eligible (mobility criteria, and English language proficiency).

The selected candidates provide a 20-minute presentation and will be asked about a given domain relevant peer-reviewed paper (prior to the recruitment event) to test their background/profile for the DC position. Prior to the decision, online interviews between the Supervisor(s) and the candidates are recommended, along with online personality tests. The selected DCs are expected to start their research as quickly as possible in 2025. All the parties are dedicated to promoting the role of women in science, and, therefore, explicitly encourage women to apply for this position.

For more information about the project and any informal enquiries, please contact dr.ir. Anne Roc'h (a.roch@tue.nl).

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.