University of Galway AI Power Electronics PhD Scholarship

The University of Galway AI Power Electronics PhD Scholarship invites applications for a full-time funded PhD scholarship affiliated to the Power Electronics Research Centre (PERC) in the School of Engineering at the University of Galway, in collaboration with the Tyndall National Institute. The project is funded by Research Ireland under the RINN Semiconductors Centre.

The PhD project focuses on power electronics circuits based on magnetics-on-silicon devices for high-performance AI computing loads. The research includes designing novel power converter topologies (DC/DC), developing equivalent circuit models of magnetics-on-silicon devices, characterising magnetics-on-silicon devices under typical circuit conditions, and designing, building, and testing a prototype converter.

Selection is not described in the provided page text. The entry requirements include academic qualifications and relevant knowledge and experience, and the application requires a single PDF with a CV and a cover letter describing how experience aligns with the role and why the project interests the applicant.

The scholarship provides a living allowance (stipend) of €25,000 per annum (tax-exempt scholarship award) and EU tuition fees covered for 4 years maximum. The start date is 1 October. No further obligations after support are stated in the page text.

• Education level: Undergraduate
• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s or master’s degree (minimum 2.1 grade or equivalent) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (or a closely related discipline)
• Knowledge: Knowledge of power electronics design, modelling and simulation, ideally with specific knowledge of magnetic component design and/or power supplies for computing loads
• Experience: Experience in power electronics prototyping and testing, ideally including magnetic component in-circuit characterisation and/or testing of high frequency converters
• Skills: Experience in technical report writing
• English: Excellent English communication skills, in particular, report writing and presentation skills
• Other requirements: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; high attention to detail and strong organisational ability; ability to manage a complex workload and meet deadlines; excellent interpersonal skills
• Country: The position is located in Ireland (no nationality/eligibility restrictions are stated on the page text)
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• Living allowance (stipend): €25,000 per annum (tax-exempt scholarship award)
• University fees: EU tuition fees covered for 4 years maximum (2026-2030)

1. Submit a single PDF containing a CV and a cover letter by email to Prof Maeve Duffy: [email protected].
2. Use the email subject line exactly: "PhD Application – RINN Semiconductor" (applications without this subject line may not be recorded).
3. Email the PDF application before the application deadline: 14/09/2026 at time 17:00.

• A CV
• A cover letter (outlining how your experience aligns with this role and why this project interests you)