Assistant Professor in Power Electronics

The Electrical Engineering Section at The Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for full-time position as assistant professor in power electronics. The position is available starting from 1. April or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position belongs to the power electronics group at SDU Electrical Engineering in Odense. The power electronics group is focusing on research in compact high-efficiency dc-dc and ac-dc converters in the medium power range of 1-100kW. Research topics includes converter topologies, advanced magnetic component design, application of wide bandgap semiconductors, compact filter design and advanced converter control. The power electronics group has a long tradition for close collaboration with leading regional, national and international industries and academia in the field. The research group has world-class laboratory facilities that are continuously being maintained and expanded.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate, with very strong competences in power electronic design.

Candidates are required to have a proven research record in several of the following fields:

• High-efficiency dc-dc converters
• High-efficiency grid-connected converters
• Application of wide bandgap power semiconductors (SiC & GaN)
• Design of high-frequency compact magnetic components
• Advanced control and simulation of power converters
• Converter filter design and EMI mitigation
• Practical hardware design experience

Qualifications
The candidates must have a PhD in electrical engineering or similar. Commensurate with the seniority of the position applied for, we also expect:

- A strong research and publication track record

- Solid experience with industrial collaboration

- A good record of teaching in the field of electrical engineering

- Experience in attracting research funding

Appointment to the positions will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

Assessment
A panel will assess the qualification of the candidate for the described post based on the submitted material, which should include:

• ideas for research and development activities
• a Curriculum Vitae and statement of motivation
• an account of contributions to the development of Electrical Engineering
• an account of contributions to innovation in Industrial Electronics
• an account of experience in education and outreach
• relevant diplomas
• a list of publications.

For information about the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, which encompasses SDU Electrical Engineering please see https://www.SDU.dk/en/om_SDU/institutter_centre/ime-mekanik-elektronik. For specific information on section, please visit www.SDU.dk/ee . You are also welcomed to contact Professor Morten Nymand ([email protected], +45 21 35 63 63) for further information.

Assistant professorship
The assistant professorship is a 3-year temporary position and requires completion of the Danish University Teaching Education certificate as part of the position.

Requirements for the position
Employment as an assistant professor requires scientific qualifications at PhD level.

Applications will be assessed by an expert committee.
The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the Faculty.

Shortlisting may be used. Shortlisted applicants will be assessed by an assessment panel.

As part of the overall assessment of the applicant’s qualifications, the applicant may be called for interview.

Conditions of employment
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

Application
Your application must be uploaded through the link “Apply Online”. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Please read guidelines for applicants.

All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

In case you have more than one file per field you need to combine the pdf-files into a single file, as each field handles only one file.

Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb.

The applications must include:
• Application
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Certificates/Diplomas (MSc and PhD) - Danish or English transcripts
• Information on previous teaching experience, please attach as Teaching portfolio
• List of publications indicating the publications attached
• Examples of the most relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication, a possible co-author statement must be a part of this pdf-file
• Other relevant qualifications

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The application must be in English.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.