Assistant Professor within magnetic and electric components (2023-224-05347)

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 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 workshops 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“Power Electronics Packaging Materials and Emerging Applications” and the Assistant Professor will be positioned in the section for“Power Electronics System Integration and Materials”. 

To perform the research tasks and supervise BSc, MSc and PhD students, it is required that candidates for the position have the knowledge, strong dissemination qualifications and hands-on experience with techniques for designing and manufacturing magnetic and electric components a focus on capacitive parasitic influence. 

It is expected that applicants have a strong background in analytical equations describing the electric fields of magnetic inductors and the grounding issues of the magnetic core, as well as the relevant optimisation of the design with minimizing the negative effects. Knowledge in the field of finite element analysis demonstrated by publications in highly ranked international journals/conferences. Experience in integrating planar technologies into magnetic components will be a plus. 

Teaching will primarily be in power electronic components and converters but also other study programmes at the University.

A researcher with PhD degree and PostDoc employment at specialist level on magnetic and electrical components for wide band gap power converters are required. Demonstrated success in writing research applications and obtaining research grants is required. The candidate should also demonstrate her/his capabilities of developing networking with both academic and industrial relevant for research cooperation and applications. 

You may obtain further professional information from Stig Munk-Nielsen, Professor,+45 22 91 50 29, [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. 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 HR-Servicecentre EST by [email protected]   

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force, teaching portfolio and procedures can be seenhere.

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.