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Optimized Control of a Modular Energy Hub with Minimal EMC Signature

Improve the efficiency, compactness, and modularity of renewable energy hubs through advanced control techniques.

Best for:Best for electrical engineering graduates with a strong background in power electronics, control systems, and renewable energy integration.

UNIVERSITE GRENOBLE ALPES · Grenoble, France · R1 · First-stage researcher
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Power ConvertersEnergy HubsControl SystemsElectromagnetic CompatibilityRenewable Energy
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
46 days
Funding
Salaried
CEA
Start date
2026-10-01
Fixed-term
Location
Grenoble
France

Overview

This PhD position at Université Grenoble Alpes (LETI) focuses on optimizing the management of multi-source energy hubs that integrate photovoltaic systems, electric vehicles, the grid, and stationary storage. The research aims to enhance overall efficiency, compactness, and modularity through advanced power converter control strategies. Key approaches include minimizing losses, utilizing AC input opposition for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) reduction, and handling high-voltage battery configurations. The successful candidate will work closely with researchers to develop converters that optimize energy performance and environmental impact.

power electronicsenergy storagerenewable energy sourcesconverter controlEMC filteringelectric vehicles

What you'll do

  • Design and implement advanced control strategies to minimize power converter losses
  • Investigate AC input opposition techniques to reduce electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) filtering requirements
  • Develop series and parallel DC output configurations to interface with 400Vdc and 800Vdc battery systems
  • Optimize switching frequencies to decrease physical volume and improve system compactness
  • Model and simulate modular energy hub architectures integrating photovoltaic systems and storage
  • Evaluate energy efficiency and environmental impact metrics of the developed converter prototypes

Requirements

Degree required: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Degree offered: PhD

Language: English or French proficiency as per institutional standards

Instruction: English / French

Required skills
  • Strong background in power electronics and power converters
  • Knowledge of control systems engineering and optimization
  • Experience with electrical circuit simulation tools
  • Understanding of renewable energy integration and energy storage systems
Nice to have
Experience with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) design considerationsFamiliarity with electric vehicle charging systems and battery configurations
Eligibility
  • Open to applicants holding an eligible Master's degree or equivalent

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
CEA
Duration
36 months
Programme
CEA
CEA

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-11-30

Interested candidates should submit their application materials through the designated portal before the specified deadline. Ensure all required academic records and supporting documents are included with the submission.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Academic transcripts
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Contact

Sébastien Carcouet· Supervisor

sebastien.carcouet@cea.fr

04 38 78 18 28

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Prof.
Sébastien Carcouet
Laboratoire Electronique Energie et Puissance, Département Systèmes (LETI)
Lab
LETI
UNIVERSITE GRENOBLE ALPES
France
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