Part-time (20%) Professor in Industrial Electromagnetics (2022-224-05076)

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Electronic Systems, a position as Professor in Industrial Electromagnetics is open for appointment from March 1, 2023, or soon hereafter. The position is part-time; with 7,4 hours per week (20%). In electronics engineering, Aalborg University is known worldwide for its high academic quality and the societal relevance of its research programmes. The Department of Electronic Systems consists of more than 200 employees, of which about 40 % are international and about 90 are enrolled PhD students. The Department hosts 620 students. The Department's excellent research infrastructures and facilities accentuate its global position in teaching and research. The Department's research centres around communication, antennas, control systems, AI, sound, cyber security and robotics. The Department plays an active role in translating discoveries and results into practical applications with industrial partners and IPR. The Department provides teaching for several BSc and MSc programmes using a problem- and project-based learning model.

We are looking for a part-time (20%) Professor in Industrial Electromagnetics that will support the research focus area of hardware and architecture designs for future wireless communication systems. Therefore, the ideal candidate can document an extensive research and industrial background in antennas, RF, and electromagnetics.

In this role, you will collaborate with the research teams at Aalborg University in electromagnetic engineering, promoting close interactions with local and international researchers, and support the research funding applications. Visions and plans to enhance and expand the current research areas in electromagnetics at AAU are seen as an advantage. Furthermore, it is highly preferred that you have a long-time experience in the industry of wireless communications.

We expect that you support the supervision of students and staff at all levels, including Ph.d.-students, Postdocs, and Assistant Professors.

You may obtain further professional information from Professor Gert F. Pedersen, email [email protected]

Qualification requirements:
The suitable applicant can demonstrate a documented high level of original scientific production at an international level, including proven further development of the research area in question. An assessment of the candidate’s undertaking of research management and/or other possible management functions will also be taken into account. In addition the applicant is expected to have the qualifications required for undertaking teaching responsibilities. Special contributions to and development of educational and teaching related areas will be considered in the overall assessment. 

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 10 publications.
• Teaching qualifications described in the teaching portfolio.  If this is not enclosed the applicant must include an explanation for its absence.
• 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 Sanne Vestergaard Hejlesen by mail [email protected] or phone (+45) 99403972. 

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force, teaching portfolio and procedures can be seen here   

Appointment and salary acc. to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of professional Associations (AC) on Academics in the State. Employment as Professor is in accordance with a classified position on scale 37. In addition, a pensionable increment will be given. 

2022-224-05076,

18/01/2023