[Expired] PhD Position in Superconducting Cables for the Energy Transition

This position is no longer available.

University:

Université de Lorraine

Country:

France

Deadline:

Not specified

Fields:

Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials ScienceThe GREEN Laboratory at Université de Lorraine (France) invites applications for a PhD position focused on the development and optimization of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) cables for applications in rail and aeronautics. The project emphasizes the design, modeling, and integration of cable terminations and cooling systems, aiming to advance energy efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions in transportation sectors.

Requirements

– Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline

Key Project Components

– Optimization of cable terminations from thermal and electrical perspectives– Design and modeling of cooling systems for HTS cables– Interdisciplinary collaboration across electrical engineering, cryogenics, thermal management, and fluid mechanics– Planned milestones include literature review, test bench design, comparative studies, prototype development, and manuscript preparation

Application/Contact Information

Interested candidates should contact:– Pr. Jean Lévêque (jean.leveque@univ-lorraine.fr)– Kévin Berger (kevin.berger@univ-lorraine.fr)For further details about the laboratory and project, please visit: http://green.univ-lorraine.fr/

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