Postdoc in Stability and reliability of Inverter-Based Power Systems (2021-224-03850)

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, one or more Postdoc positions in Stability and reliability of Inverter-Based Power Systems is open for appointment from March 1st, 2022 or soon hereafter. The position is for 18 months.

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 "Power Electronic Control and System Reliability" and the Postdoc will be positioned to the section for Applied Power Electronics Systems (APES).

The postdoc position is a part of a research grant on REliable Power Electronic based Power System (REPEPS) from the Villum Foundation Investigator programme running from 2017 to 2023, which is awarded to Professor Frede Blaabjerg. The overall goal is to develop new methods for ensuring reliable and safe operations of power electronic based power systems. An integrated reliability assessment tool, which can incorporate both the physical characteristics of hardware components and control software optimization at the system level, will be developed for predicting the lifetime of power electronic based power systems. New insights into the mutual interactions of power electronic converters need to be revealed to leverage the control effects of power electronics for power grid stabilization and protection as well as hardening of the overall system. 

Research areas for these postdoc positions will be within power electronics and power electronic-based power systems. Having a solid background in control and stability of power electronics converters. Reliability and stability analysis and improvement methods of inverter-based power system with grid forming and grid following approaches under normal and faulty conditions are also of high interest.

More specifically, a/- successful applicant/s should document strong abilities in most of the terms of: 

• Modeling, control and stability of power electronics converters
• Cooperative control and analysis of inverter-based power system with both of grid-forming and grid-following converters
• Model-based reliability and stability assessment of inverter-based power systems
• Stability and reliability enhancement in inverter-based resources in grid forming and following technologies
• Analysis, improvement, and validation of reliability of inverter-based power system
• Hardware improvement of power converter for reliable operation, e.g., by higher short-circuit capability.
• Hardware prototyping and validation of the analysis
• Outreach and dissemination.

You may obtain further professional information from Professor, Villum Investigator Frede Blaabjerg, phone: +45 21292454, email: [email protected]. 

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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]

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force 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.   

2021-224-03850

02/01/2022