Two or More Postdocs in Power Electronics (2024-224-05964)

Aalborg University contributes to the knowledge building of the global

society as well as the development of prosperity, welfare, and culture of Danish society. This is accomplished through research, research-based education, public sector services and knowledge collaboration. Aalborg University educates students for the future and activities are based on a dynamic and transformative collaboration with the surrounding community.

AAU Energy is a dynamic engineering research department in continuous growth and inspiring surroundings. AAU Energy has a very international environment and covers all areas of clean and sustainable energy systems of the future within electrical, thermal, and mechatronic energy technology. AAU Energy has campuses in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, this position is located in Aalborg.

The mission is to be world leading in both research and research-based education of the energy engineers of the future. AAU Energy has approx. 300 employees of many nationalities, of which 25 are administrative staff. In addition, AAU Energy constantly has approx. 50-70 guest researchers from around the world.

Research and teaching are in the absolute world elite in the field of energy, and we have extensive and leading workshop and laboratory facilities, where research and innovation are carried out in direct collaboration with industry to a great extent.

The positions are offered in relation to the research program"Reliability of Power Electronic Converters",“Power Electronic Control, Reliability and System Optimization”, and“EMI/EMC in Power Electronics”. They are also in relation to AAU Energy Mission on“Digital Transformation and AI”. The postdocs will be positioned in the section for“Applied Power Electronic Systems”.

Research areas will be aligned with the respective projects on 1) artificial intelligence application for the design, and condition and health monitoring for power electronic converters and systems, 2) Solar Operational Lifecycle and Asset Reliability Intelligence System, 3) Compatibility and Low electromagnetic Emission Advancements for Next generation Power electronic systems.

Postdoc position(s) in Power Electronics

• Proven-research experiences in at least one of the research topics:
  1) Condition and health monitoring of power electronic converters
  2) Internet-of-things(IoT) and data analytics in power electronics
  3) Artificial intelligence for power electronics design
  4) Artificial intelligence for condition and health monitoring of power electronics
  5) Digital modeling and co-simulation of power electronics
  6) Design for EMC in power electronics
• Proven-records in peer-reviewed publications in the most recognized power electronics journals.
• Hands-on experience in experiment development and testing(e.g., hardware development, software implementation in various processor platforms) is required.
• In-depth understanding of power electronics and its engineering constraints is required.
• Experience in assisting with teaching and supervision is a plus.

You may obtain further professional information from Professor Huai Wang,+45 9940 3816,

Qualification requirements: 

Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.

The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position. References/recommendations.
• Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

Shortlisting will be applied. After the review of any objections regarding the assessment committee, the head of department, with assistance from the chair of the assessment committee, selects the candidates to be assessed. All applicants will be informed as to whether they will advance to assessment or not.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

For further information concerning the application procedure, please contact Hanne Skovrider, HR-Servicecentre EST by [email protected] . Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenhere.  

Read more about AAU atwww.aau.dk .
Read more about the AAU Energy atwww.energy.aau.dk . 

Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance's current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.