Postdoc in Radio Frequency Generators for Industrial Heating (2023-224-05159)

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as Postdoc in Radio Frequency Generators is open for appointment from 1 July 2023 or soon thereafter. The position is available for a period of 3 years.

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  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 "POWER ELECTRONICS PACKAGING, MATERIALS AND  EMERGING  APPLICATIONS" and  the  Postdoc  will  be  positioned  to  the  section  for  Power  Electronics System Integration and Materials “PE-SIM”.

Research areas will be within power electronics for industrial heating.

The candidate must have a strong power electronics background. He/she shall have acquired a PhD from a recognized university. The candidate should have significant experience with hardware development and digital design framework. Important focus on electrical analysis and finite element tools like ANSYS, COMSOL. It is important that the candidate can document research results and practical experience building up series/parallel connected multicell resonant converter operating above 2 MHz and understand driving requirements of WBG devices. Experience with power module manufacturing is appreciated.

You may obtain further professional information from Professor, Stig Munk-Nielsen, 22915029, [email protected] . 

Qualification requirements: 

Appointment as Postdoc 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 a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.

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 5 publications.
• 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].  

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

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.   

2023-224-05159

19/03/2023