Postdoctoral Research Position in Electric Powertrain Technologies (Concepción)

The Empresa confidencial (LEME) at Universidad de Concepción is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join an interdisciplinary team developing next-generation integrated electric powertrains for medium-duty electric vehicles. This role sits at the intersection of electric machine design, power electronics, and advanced thermal management, directly contributing to national electromobility initiatives and collaborative projects with industry partners such as Komatsu Chile. The successful candidate will work alongside international partners at the University of Nottingham, Politecnico di Torino, and LUT University.

Responsibilities (The candidate can choose one or multiple lines)

Line 1— Power electronics & drive systems

• Research and develop high-efficiency SiC/GaN power converters for electric drive applications.
• Implement and test advanced motor control and drive strategies.
• Collaborate on the integration of power electroni...