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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

PhD position in electronics cooling

Mission

A Ph.D. position is available in Prof. Zhengmao Lu’s Energy Transport Advances Laboratory (ETA-LAB) at EPFL, Switzerland, focusing on electronics cooling. At ETA-LAB (etalab.epfl.ch), we strive to advance understanding and develop innovative solutions in thermal management, targeting high-performance cooling methods for electronic devices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful research aimed at enhancing the efficiency and reliability of electronics cooling systems.

What we are looking for

  • Solid foundation in fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
  • High motivation to explore advanced cooling technologies.
  • Collaboration skills for working within a dynamic team and contributing to lab projects.
  • Proficiency in English with strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience in cooling technologies, experimental techniques, and/or thermal modeling will be a plus

Main duties and responsibilities

As a PhD Student, you will be expected to:

  • Have full responsibility for your own dissertation
  • Research in close collaboration with industry partners
  • Design and execute you experiments and modeling efforts
  • Analyze and interpret experimental and modeling results
  • Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals
  • Present at international conferences.
  • Participate in educational activities, including mentoring master’s students and supporting collaborative lab projects.

What we offer

  • Opportunities to perform pioneering research in electronics cooling, with the potential for significant impact on the thermal management industry
  • Collaborative opportunities with leading research groups at EPFL and international institutions
  • A world-class research and training environment with access to state-of-the-art research facilities
  • A multi-cultural and stimulating work environment
  • Career mentorship, including support for research publication, conference participation, and long-term academic or industry development
  • Competitive Ph.D. salary and excellent working conditions per EPFL guidelines. More details can be found on our website (https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/).

Application info

Your application should contain (in one single PDF):

  • A motivation letter (up to one page).
  • A detailed CV
  • Contact details for 2 referees.

 

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered.

Contract Start Date : As soon as possible

Contract Type: 1-year fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable for 4 years.

For additional questions about this position, please contact Prof. Zhengmao Lu at zhengmao.lu@epfl.ch with the subject line: [Ph.D. Position ETA-LAB] Your Name.










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