Research Assistant in Advancing High-Power Planar Magnetic Components

Research Assistant in Advancing High-Power Planar Magnetic Components

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as Research Assistant in the field of planar magnetic components is open for appointment 1 April 2025 or soon hereafter. The position is fixed until 14 March 2028.

Jobbeskrivelse
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 research assistant will be positioned to the section B for Power Electronics
System Integration and Materials.

Research areas will be within magnetic components at AAU Energy.

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Special requirements
The desired candidates should have a master degree in power electronics and mechatronic engineering. In addition, the candidate is expected to have the following skills:

• Have solid experience in SolidWorks and Altium.
• Have experience in designing thermal management or cooling systems for power electronics.
• Have a fundamental understanding to passive components, including magnetic components and capacitors.
• Being keen to solve problems and challenges. Including analyzing, simulating, designing and testing a hardware problem– the high-power magnetic components. The candidate should have experience in solving practical problems.
• It is suggested that the candidate should equip knowledge on FEM, at least be open to learn to use FEM software.

Qualification requirements
The required level of qualifications is at master level.

Appointment to Research Assistant may be for a period of up to three years. Reappointment may be made, but a Research Assistant can only be appointed to Research Assistant for a period of maximum three years. Further information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenhere.

The application must contain the following:

• Cover Letter(a motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated).
• Current CV(including personal data).
• Copy of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and, if any, PhD- both in english).
• Scientific qualifications. You may attach up to 5 publications(optional).
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like(optional).
• References/recommendations.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

Assessment
The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.

Contact information
You may obtain further professional information from Assistant Professor Hongbo Zhao, 9940 9786 andhzh@energy.aau.dk.

For further information concerning the application procedure, please contact HR Support by mailest-ef-hr@adm.aau.dk.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state(AC collective agreement)(only in Danish) and circular concerning protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities(only in Danish).

Ansøgningsfrist
2025-03-18

Ref. nummer
2025-224-06277

Afdeling
AAU Energy