Assistantship, PhD | University of Rhode Island | Kingston, Rhode Island, USA | Fall 2024, Spring 2025

Dr. Yeonho Jeong

The Power Electronics Laboratory at the University of Rhode Island (URI), part of the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering, is seeking applications for a Ph.D. student position starting in the Fall of 2024 or Spring of 2025.

As a Ph.D. student in our Power Electronics Laboratory, you will be involved in cutting-edge research on high-performance power converters for a variety of applications.

Requirements:

We are looking for candidates with strong self-motivation and a solid academic background in electrical engineering, especially in Power Electronics.

Preferred Requirements:

A strong background in one or more of the following areas: power electronics, machine learning, FPGA, or SW/HW co-design. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a major or specialization in electrical engineering or other relevant engineering/science disciplines is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree and hands-on experimental experience.

This position provides full funding support, including tuition, a stipend, and benefits.

Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and contributing to innovative research, please send your CV to Prof. Yeonho Jeong at yjeong@uri.edu with the subject line: [URI-PEL: PhD Application]. Please include an unofficial transcript and English language proficiency scores as required by URI.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Prof. Yeonho Jeong at yjeong@uri.edu.