Marie-Curie (MSCA) PhD position: Optimizing Parameters for Electromagnetic Environment Monitoring (iSense - DC6)

At the M-Group at KU Leuven Bruges Campus, we are driving innovation in interconnected, intelligent mechatronic systems. A dedicated part of our team focuses on electromagnetic risk management, addressing the latest challenges in electromagnetic interference and advancing the future of this rapidly evolving field.
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The iSense Doctoral Network is on a mission to train a new generation of experts to address the complex and ever-evolving electromagnetic environment. The focus? Tackling the problem of electromagnetic interference (EMI) through groundbreaking research and innovation. You’ll contribute to the development of next-gen EMI sensors, early-warning detection tools, and new modeling and testing strategies—ensuring the future of technology is interference-free.

In this PhD position (DC6), you'll play a key role in optimizing the parameters used to monitor and describe electromagnetic environments, driving significant impact in the fields of smart grids and medical technology.

Your mission:

• Identify and prioritize the most critical electromagnetic parameters affecting system performance and reliability.
• Develop a cost-effective, high-precision methodology for monitoring EMI, balancing accuracy with affordability.
• Test and validate your approach in real-world settings, including smart grid and medical environments.

Expected results:

• A refined set of EM parameters to serve as the foundation for continuous monitoring in high-tech systems..
• A cost-efficient, practical methodology for EMI monitoring in real-time environments.

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We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, passionate, and communicative researcher who holds a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering, with outstanding academic achievements. Candidates should demonstrate a strong affinity for RF measurements and EMC.

Offer

This is more than just a PhD position—it’s an opportunity to be part of an internationally recognized network of researchers through the MSCA iSense Doctoral Network (www.dn-isense.eu). As a PhD candidate, you will be based at KU Leuven’s Bruges Campus, with exciting secondments at Eindhoven University of Technology and Philips Healthcare.

We offer:

• A fully funded 3-year PhD scholarship (extendable to 4 years).
• Specialized doctoral training to boost your expertise.
• Opportunities to collaborate in groundbreaking research and participate in international conferences.
• Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and a range of university benefits (health insurance, etc.).
• A dynamic, passionate team of fellow PhD students and test engineers.

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. ir. Tim Claeys, tel.: +32 50 66 48 48, mail: tim.claeys@kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. ir. Davy Pissoort, tel.: +32 50 66 48 49, mail: davy.pissoort@kuleuven.be.

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