PhD Students in PMIC Circuit Design for Real Time Control of Multi-Level and Multi-Stage Power Converters

Two PhD students are sought to work on PhD research themes in power control and management ICs for DC-DC converters. The students will research high dynamic performance control for multi-level, multi-stage power converters, with a focus on creating low-cost, synthesisable controller schemes that deliver high dynamic performance, maintain overload efficiency, and generate controlled noise spectra. The students will work on mixed-signal PMIC integrated circuit prototypes, perform experimental test characterization, and author peer-reviewed publications.

Requirements

• 1st class honours degree in electronic engineering or related discipline
• Evidence of a strong desire to innovate and pursue advanced research
• Evidence of being highly analytical, with good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Strong fundamental knowledge in core disciplines such as engineering mathematics, analog circuits, control systems theory and power electronic systems
• Strong technical writing and communications skills

Benefits

• 6-month internship at Analog Devices Ireland Design Centre Office
• Excellent research environment
• Access to company expertise
• Great career development and advancement
• Opportunities to publish and present at leading conferences
• Training courses and workshops
• Generous tax-free scholarship stipend payment including tuition fees covered
• 20 days per annum annual leave for full-time research students
• Full coverage of travel expenses to international conferences
• Free Park and Ride Service
• Free access to Mardyke Sports Arena