PhD Position: Vibration Effects on Electrical Cable Diagnosis Using Reflectometry
Investigate how vibrations impact electrical cable faults to improve fault detection and predictive maintenance in critical infrastructures.
Best for:Best for mechanical or electrical engineering PhD candidates with expertise in experimental diagnostics, signal processing, and modeling of electromechanical systems.
Overview
This PhD position at Université Paris-Saclay focuses on understanding the electromechanical behavior of electrical cable faults under vibrational stress. The research aims to link vibration profiles, mechanical/electrical fault evolution, and reflectometry signatures to enhance fault detection, characterization, and predictive maintenance in critical sectors like aeronautics, railways, and nuclear facilities. The work combines experimental methods (fast reflectometry, high-speed cameras) with modeling and data analysis. The candidate will contribute to advancing diagnostic tools for advanced fault prediction and system reliability.
What you'll do
- Conduct experiments combining fast reflectometry and high-speed cameras to analyze vibration-induced electrical signature changes in cables.
- Develop computational models to simulate electromechanical behavior of cable faults under vibrational stress.
- Analyze experimental and simulated data to improve fault detection, characterization, and predictive maintenance tools.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance diagnostic techniques for critical infrastructure applications.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at international conferences.
- Contribute to the development of advanced diagnostic methodologies for fault evolution prediction.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English proficiency (no specific test score required)
Instruction: French (for local interactions, but research primarily in English)
- Experience with experimental diagnostics (e.g., reflectometry, high-speed imaging)
- Proficiency in computational modeling and simulation tools
- Strong background in electromechanical systems or cable fault analysis
- Familiarity with data analysis techniques for signal processing
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary research environments
- Open to international applicants
- No specific nationality restrictions mentioned
- No age or residency restrictions specified
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-30
Applicants must submit their application through the official Campus France portal for Université Paris-Saclay PhD admissions. The application should include a CV, a cover letter, academic transcripts, and a research proposal related to the topic. Contact the supervisor, Yosra Gargouri, for further details.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Academic transcripts (BSc + MSc)
- Research proposal
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Contact
Yosra Gargouri· Supervisor
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