The RS-group and Electromagnetic Compatibility Group within the Department of Electrical Engineering has a vacancy for a Ph.D. researcher on Closed-loop testing for faster and better EM evaluation of complex high-tech systems within the EU Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Project NEPIT - Network for Evaluation of Propagation and Interference Training.
To expose objects to electromagnetic fields we step to a new position, increase power level until a defined value is read by a meter but this very, very slow and the main problem is the slow meter response time therefore the key question is how electronic products react on electromagnetic interference and we would like that you help us to solve that problem!
The objectives are to develop a world-wide accepted new standard for testing large systems in RC, by comparing the newest fast EM sensor systems, comparing performance with antennas, evaluate different algorithms for EM field strength data, investigating the minimal needed sensors (up to nine), and controlling the equipment using in-line measured data (closed-loop).
The expected results are to create a new standard for automotive testing using RC, including VIRC. Update of IEC 61000-4-21 for large system testing.
Information and application
Are you interested in this PhD position? Please apply before August 13, 2025, and include the following documents:
- a detailed CV (Europass),
- an application/motivation letter,
- a publication list,
- contact details of referees
- an academic transcript of B.Sc. and M.Sc. education.
The selection procedure includes an interview and a scientific presentation. The first round of interviews will be held in week 35.
For more information about the position, you are encouraged to contact us (vacancies-pe-eemcs@utwente.nl) or see the website NEPIT
While applying, ensure to select your first choice as DC02 and note that this recruitment is only valid for DC02 at University of Twente, Netherlands. No second or third choice is required.
Screening is part of the selection procedure.
About the organisation
The faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) uses mathematics, electronics and computer technology to contribute to the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). With ICT present in almost every device and product we use nowadays, we embrace our role as contributors to a broad range of societal activities and as pioneers of tomorrow's digital society. As part of a tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.
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