3 Fully Funded PhD Positions in Sustainable Power Electronics, SiC Devices and AI – Cyprus University of Technology (MSCA CPEC)

About this position

Three fully funded PhD positions at Cyprus University of Technology

Join CPEC – Circular Power Electronics Converters Design, a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network training 15 Doctoral Candidates across Europe (Project No. 101312322).

International research experience and industry collaboration

Based at Cyprus University of Technology, successful candidates will join a European network of 15 doctoral researchers, undertake international secondments in academic and/or industrial settings, and benefit from academic and industrial supervision, joint training schools and consortium workshops.

Positions in Limassol, Cyprus

DC1 – Sustainable and Reliable Design of SiC Semiconductor Devices and Gate Drivers.

TCAD and mixed-mode modelling of SiC MOSFETs, gate drivers and degradation, linking performance, reliability and sustainability. Supervisor: Dr Neophytos Lophitis.

DC5 – Power Module Health Monitoring and Lifetime Estimation.

Physics-informed generative machine learning and Bayesian world models for SiC module health and remaining-useful-life prediction, supported by characterisation, accelerated ageing and degradation modelling. Supervisor: Prof. Sotirios Chatzis; supporting supervisor: Dr Neophytos Lophitis.

DC8 – Second-Life Modular Power Converters and Their Applications.

Assessment, derating, control and reconfiguration of modular SiC converters for safe second-life use, including experimental validation and environmental assessment. Supervisor: Dr Neophytos Lophitis.

Employment and training

36-month temporary, full-time employment contracts (38 hours/week), with social-security coverage and enrolment in a CUT doctoral programme. International academic/industrial secondments, network schools, workshops and technical and transferable-skills training are included.

Starting date:

January 2027 preferred. Later employment starts may be agreed no later than July 2027, with doctoral enrolment planned for September 2027, subject to CUT and MSCA requirements.

How to apply

Apply through the

official CUT doctoral application procedure

, submitting all documents required by the application system. Identify DC1, DC5 and/or DC8 and rank your preferences.

Deadline: 18 November 2026, 23:59 Cyprus time.

Consult the full vacancy announcement PDF for detailed research activities, preferred backgrounds and complete recruitment information. Key eligibility, funding and selection details are also provided below.

Enquiries:

DC1/DC8:

neophytos.lophitis@cut.ac.cy

; DC5:

sotirios.chatzis@cut.ac.cy

; administration:

kep@cut.ac.cy

.