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FHNW Brugg-Windisch invites applications for a Researcher in Control for reliability and lifetime-sustainable Electromobility Systems (80-100%), a full-time on-site role within the NCCR Automation project partnering with FHNW and ETHZ to design multi-objective controllers that optimize EV efficiency, reliability and lifespan. You will develop physics- and data-driven component health models, build a multi-horizon optimization framework for interlinked systems, write scientific papers, and collaborate across the NCCR network. The ideal candidate holds an electrical or systems engineering degree with a control or optimization specialty, a strong publication record, and a passion for electromobility; English proficiency is essential, German helpful or learnable. Highlight publications, hands-on modeling, and cross-border collaboration, and enjoy a flexible dialog-driven Brugg-Windisch environment and international project exposure.

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Researcher position - Control for reliability and lifetime-sustainable Electromobility Systems 80 - 100%

School of Engineering and Environment FHNW, Institute of Electrical Power Systems

Your tasks
The researcher will participate in a project under the NCCR Automation consortium, collaboration with Principal Investigators from the School of Engineering and Environment at FHNWand the Institute of Dynamic Systems and Control(Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering) ETHZ. The research project is dedicated to designing multi-objective controllers to optimize the efficiency, reliability and lifespan of electric vehicles.The researcher will address the challenge fo defining reliability of lifspan models for electric vehicle components, including batteries, converters and capacitors. They will utilize various time and frequency domain control techniques to integrate these sustainability criteria into the design phase. They will also establish optimal, reconfigurable operating profiles for different driving conditions, highlighting the controller's adaptability. The researcher will be involved in national research projects within the NCCR framwork, which will include collaboration with other NCCR researchers at ETH, EPFL and EMPA. The initial contract will be for two years, with the option for renewal.
Responsibilities inclcude:

• Component level: Develop physics- and data-driven models to estimate component damage and health under operating conditions, predict imminent failures and assess the reliability and lifetime of interconnected systems considering component interdependencies
• Fleet level: Formulate a mulit-objective, multi-horizon optimization framework that integrates reliability and lifetime metrics alongside high-level system requirements to jointly optimize control, scheduling, and design decisions across interconnected system layers, yielding Pareto-optimal trade-offs between effectiveness and responsibility
• Writing scientific papers
• Collaborating with other researchers within the NCCR network

Your profile
Candidates are required to possess an engineering degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, with a specialization in control systems or optimization, complemented by a robust foundation. Additional prerequisites include:

• A proven research background, evidendence by a solid publication record in premier conferences and/or journals
• Interest in the practical aspects of electromobility or power conversion
• A keen interest in contributing to an international setting, with proficient communication skills in English being essential
• Proficiency in German or a readiness to learn is advatageous

Our working environment at the Brugg-Windisch campus, combined with a high degree of flexibility in terms of working hours and location, provides a contemporary framework for our work. At the School of Engineering, a culture of dialog is cultivated that is characterized by appreciation and trust. We consider short decision-making processes, a lean administration and great personal freedom to shape and act as important framework conditions for our success.
Will you soon belong to our team? We look forward to your application.

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