Assistant Professor in Smart Power Electronics with Wireless Control (2021-224-03622)

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Energy Technology a position as Assistant Professor in Smart Power Electronics with wireless control is open for appointment from 01.11.2021 or soon hereafter for 4 years in total. 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. The Department of Energy Technology is a dynamic engineering research department in continuous growth and inspiring surroundings.The department 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. The department 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.The department has approx. 300 employees of many nationalities, of which 24 are administrative staff. In addition, the department 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 "Battery Storage Systems" and the assistant professor will be positioned to the section for Power Electronics System Integration and Materials.

Research areas will be within intelligent power electronics for smart batteries including wireless communication and distributed control. The work will focus on research of design and optimization of the control of smart battery systems with focus on loss-minimization of bypass device and exploration of advanced control functions including SoH balancing, charging control and voltage control by using distributed wireless control technology.

It is expected that applicants have a strong background within the field of power electronics for renewable energy systems with focus on power converter design and control (dc/dc, dc/ac) and WBD converter design demonstrated by publications in highly ranked international journals/conferences. It is preferable to have hands on experience in implementing advanced control algorithms in digital signal processors and FPGAs.
The ideal candidate should have accomplished a postdoctoral position in a leading institution along with industry experience in the field of power electronics. The candidate should also preferably have patents in addition to peer reviewed publications.

Teaching will primarily be in power electronics for renewable energy systems, storage systems, electro-mobility at BSc, MSc and PHD level, but also in other study programmes at the University.
The candidate should have teaching experience at MSc and/or PhD levels.

You may obtain further professional information from Prof. Remus Teodorescu, +45 27879808, [email protected]  

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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. This means that subsequent to the deadline for applications the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed 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   

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.

2021-224-03622

10/08/2021