Project Researcher (PhD. Student), Vibration and Control (Energy Technology)

The University of Vaasa is an inspiring and international community where we work together for a sustainable and responsible future. We combine expertise in business and technology in a unique way, tackling current challenges with determination and collaboration. As part of the Nordic regions largest energy technology hub, we promote sustainable business, energy, and society. We educate future professionals who will create a fairer and more sustainable world.

The position is offered initially for two (2) years starting as earliest possible date as agreed mutually agreed between both parties. The position is located in the School of Technology and Innovation, in Efficient Powertrain Solutions (EPS) Research Group, within energy technology discipline, with close co-operation with the VEBIC Research Platform.

https://www.univaasa.fi/en/about/organisation/schools/technology-and-innovations/

Your role

You will be part of an international team working in multiple challenging projects, at the forefront of research and development of novel combustion engine technologies. The focus is on developing and implementing powertrain control solution to support our cooperation with industrial partners in conforming to straightening emissions regulation in marine and off-road sectors. Our goal is to have ultra-efficient, silent large-bore gas engines meeting restrictive Tier III/Stage V emission norms demonstrated in a relevant environment by 2026. We realize this goal by heavily relying on model-based hardware and control development verified on state-of-the-art experimental facilities. To this end, we are seeking motivated researchers with experience in the listed fields:

• Advanced Vibration and NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness),
• Advanced Control system design and implementation,
• Signal Analysis and Processing,

The following skills are highly desirable and will be considered a strong advantage:

• Engine/Powertrain Control Commissioning, Testing, and Troubleshooting,
• Engine/Powertrain Control Design and Implementation.

All tasks are agreed in more detail in the Annual Work Plan. The annual working time is 1612 hours.

Requirements

• You have a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of advanced vibration and control theory is required.
• You have very good Skills with MATLAB /Simulink. Develop and test control system.
• Systematic know-how of control development routine and laboratory testing.
• High-level expertise in NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) would be a significant advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in signal analysis and processing is required.
• Very good analytical skills in addition to good academic writing skills are highly advantageous for your candidature. A proven track record in relevant projects and high-quality journals/conferences/projects, on the topics related to the position, is an additional advantage.
• You enjoy developing innovative solutions to technically challenging problems and have the right mix of intellectual curiosity and practical pragmatism.
• You have good communication skills and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. You are open to sharing your knowledge with colleagues and ambitious to develop yourself as a researcher.
• Specialization in powertrains/automotive industry is seen as an advantage, such as applications of diesel pressure control, injection control, combustion phasing control etc.
• FPGA and Model-based control design experience are seen as a plus. Knowledge of different sensor techniques and AutoCAD electrical design are a bonus.
• Experience with rapid control prototyping is seen as a plus.

Fluent written and spoken English language skills are mandatory in the position.

To be eligible for a full PhD student position, the candidate is required later to participate in a separate application process which is arranged at least twice a year in order to be admitted and enrolled as a doctoral student at the University of Vaasa. For more information about eligibility and the application process, please visit the Graduate School's website: [Doctoral education | University of Vaasa (uwasa.fi)](https://www.uwasa.fi/en/education/doctoral-education)

Inspirational work environment

The position is situated in the School of Technology and Innovations within the team of Energy Technology, Efficient Powertrain Solutions (EPS) team.

EPS is an innovative team, focused on modern technology that has a high level of significance in international business operations. We need open-minded, creative and skilled individuals to explore and develop the future energy solutions, decentralized electrical energy distribution systems, smart electricity grids, flexible hybrid energy production, modern fuel combustion engine technology and related bio fuels, energy storages and power electronics. We continuously develop all of our operations in cooperation with companies and other partners. We are strongly networked and responsible actors in research, education and public relations. As a work community, our team is diverse, international and encouraging. The cooperation and support of colleagues promotes well-being and inspires working. [More information about the School and the team](https://www.uwasa.fi/en/university/organisation-and-management/school-technology-and-innovations).

Our team works in close cooperation with the VEBIC Research Platform. At the University of Vaasa, we conduct combustion engine research focused on advanced energy concepts and alternative fuels. We have a special focus on large bore-marine and stationary engines, for which we have unique, state of the art, research facilities at Vaasa Energy Business Innovation Centre (VEBIC). In close collaboration with industry, we are transforming the energy sector by bringing cutting-edge technology to real-world application. We welcome you to join one of the most fascinating energy innovation centers in the Nordic region as a researcher in combustion modelling and control. For more information about the facilities see: [More about VEBIC](https://www.uwasa.fi/en/research/research-platforms/vebic).

We offer

We have a great value to both your personal and your professional development. Many opportunities exist for you to develop: conferences, courses, workshops, coaching, mentoring and international internships.

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