Associate Professor in High Voltage and Power Systems (2022-224-03968)

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as Associate Professor in High Voltage and Power Systems is open for appointment from 1st October to 30th September 2026 or soon hereafter.

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 position is offered in relation to the research program "Modern Power Transmission Grids" and the Associate Professor will be positioned to the section for “Electric Power Systems and Microgrids”.

Research areas will primarily be within high voltage engineering, insulation coordination and general topics of electric power systems. The candidate must have a strong research background in high voltage engineering and insulation coordination and be able and willing to develop research and teaching in these areas including experimental studies using our High Voltage laboratory.

The applicant should have experiences and capability of leading research projects as well as teaching and supervision of BSc, MSc and PhD students.

More specifically, a successful applicant should document strong ability in the majority of the below listed topics:

• General high level of knowledge in high voltage engineering disciplines such as discharge theory, electric fields stresses, FEM methods for assessing the E-field, partial discharges and breakdown in solid and gaseous dielectrics.
• Knowledge on dielectric degradation and lifetime assessment for non-standardized voltage waveforms such as resonant TOV’s and harmonics.
• Knowledge on insulation behavior and strength and stresses as well as models for lifetime assessment for power electronic converters and their components operating in the medium voltage medium frequency range.
• Strong skills in using EMT and real time simulation tools for insulation coordination purposes in HVAC and HVDC transmission systems. Special focus will be in the multiterminal HVDC offshore transmission networks.
• Practical experience in conducting high voltage tests is necessary, including non-destructive tests especially for partial discharge measurement, AC and impulse high voltage generation /measurement and insulation assessment tests.
• Familiar with 2D/3D multiphysics/electrostatic field simulation based on FEM software, such as ANSYS or COMSOL.
• Teaching experience is preferred. Teaching will cover both lower semesters BSc and MSc. Main teaching responsibilities will be in the areas of high voltage engineering, fundamental electrical theories, power systems and insulation coordination. It is desired that the applicant has experiences in supervising bachelor and master students.
• Associate professors should document success in achieving international research grants and will be expected to lead applications for research grants. Experience in PhD supervision is preferred.

The candidate is expected to have a strong publication record in reputed journals and experience in teaching. Teaching activities within the position include lecturing (including laboratory exercises), supervision, coordination, and planning primarily at BSc, MSc and PhD levels secondarily in other study programs at the University. The applicant should envision teaching and student project supervision by using problem-based learning.

Teaching will primarily be in High Voltage, general Power Systems and electrical engineering, but also in other study programs at the University.

The candidate must be responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of our HV laboratory.

You may obtain further professional information from Professor Claus Leth Bak, +4599409281, [email protected] 

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

Qualification requirements: 

The level of qualification for Associate Professors shall correspond to the level, which can be achieved on the basis of the appointment as Assistant Professor, but may be achievable in other ways. The appointment presupposes that the applicant can demonstrate original scientific production at an international level as well as documented teaching qualifications. Appointment to the position requires that both research and teaching qualifications are at the requested level. The two qualifications will be given equal and principal priority 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 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.

2022-224-03968

25/07/2022