2022-224-05054 Assistant Professor in Power Electronics Reliability

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as Assistant Professor in Power Electronics Reliability is open for appointment starting from 1st June 2023 or soon thereafter. The position is for 4 years from the starting date.

Job description
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. AAU 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 24 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 position is offered in relation to the research program "Reliability of Power Electronic Converters" and AAU Energy Mission on “Digital Transformation and AI”.  The Assistant Professor will be positioned to the section for “Applied Power Electronic Systems”.

Research areas will be primarily within the multi-disciplinary areas of power electronics, reliability, and Artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on applications for digital design and operation for power electronic systems.

Teaching will primarily be in power electronics, reliability, and artificial intelligence applications for power electronics and energy systems, but also in other study programmes at the University.

The successful application prerequisite that you demonstrate a documented expertise in most of the areas below:

• Synergy research experiences in at least two of the three areas of power electronics, reliability, and artificial intelligence is required. A deep understanding of power electronics in terms of power semiconductor devices and power electronic converters is required.
• Demonstrate development potential in research and have proven-records in peer-reviewed publications in the most recognized power electronics journals. 
• Strong English communication skills are required.
• Research experiences in the areas of medium/high-voltage power electronics systems, thermal modeling of power electronic components, and condition monitoring are preferred.
• Experience in teaching and supervision is preferred.
• Track-record in securing external research funding is a plus.  

You may obtain further professional information from Professor Huai Wang, +45 9940 3816, [email protected].

Read more about AAU at www.aau.dk.
Read more about the AAU Energy at www.energy.aau.dk. 

 Qualification requirements:

Appointment as an Assistant Professor 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 an Assistant Professor cannot exceed a period of four years in total in a temporary position (appointment at Assistant Professor level cannot exceed a period of eight years in total in Denmark).

The application must contain the following: 

• A statement outlining your reasons for applying, and intentions and visions with, the position.
• Your curriculum vitae, including personal data, educational background, scientific qualifications, dissemination skills, participation in committees and boards, and additional qualifications relevant for the position.
• Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• A complete list of publications.
• Publications you wish to be considered by the assessment committee. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• A specification of your teaching qualifications relative to the teaching portfolio. If this is not enclosed you must include an explanation for its absence.
• References/recommendations.

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.

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

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 Mathilde Vestergaard HR-Servicecentre EST by mail [email protected]

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

Agreement

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.

Vacancy number

2022-224-05054

Deadline

02/02/2023

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