One or more Associate Professors in Secure and Sustainable Power Electronics (2024-224-05955)

One or more Associate Professors in Secure and Sustainable Power Electronics (2024-224-05955)

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, one or more positions as Associate Professor in Secure and Sustainable Power Electronics are open for appointment from 1 February 2025, or soon after.

Jobbeskrivelse
Aalborg University contributes to the knowledge building of the global society and the development of prosperity, welfare, and culture of the Danish society. This is accomplished through research, research-based education, public-sector services, and scientific collaborations. Aalborg University educates students for the future and activities are always based on a dynamic and transformative synergy 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 technologies. AAU Energy has campuses in both Aalborg and Esbjerg. These positions are to be opened in Aalborg.

Our mission is to be world-leading in both research and research-based education of the energy engineers of the future. AAU Energy has approximately 300 employees of many nationalities, of which 25 are administrative staff. In addition, AAU Energy has constantly around 50-70 guest researchers from all over the world.

We have extensive and leading technology workshops and laboratory facilities, where research and innovation are primarily carried out in direct collaboration with industry.

The Associate Professor positions will be offered in the section for Applied Power Electronic Systems(APES). The research will be expected to be conducted within the Artificial Intelligence, cyber security, reliability, sustainability, and recyclability in Power Electronics areas. Teaching will primarily be in Advanced Power Electronics as well as Energy Engineering, but also other study programs at the University.

The perfect candidates should demonstrate their vision of the way ahead in such areas as well as their ideas for funding, initiating collaborations, and awareness of the present challenges in the above sector, as well as their thoughts on how to address them.

Essential requisites are:
1) a Ph.D. degree in Power Electronics
2) a 3–4-year solid background at least at a Postdoc level in the Power Electronics area
3) teaching experience at a B.Sc. or an M.Sc. level or equivalent, preferably as a lecturer
4) proven experience of project application and fundraising
5) project coordination, e.g., work-package leader
6) scholar exchange experience.

Other qualifications like teaching at the Ph.D. level, organizing courses or schools, coordinating chapters and networks, or participating in the technical organization of conferences are nice to have but not mandatory. English fluency is mandatory. The candidate should be a Danish speaker or willing to learn Danish soon.

You may obtain further professional information from Professor Francesco Iannuzzo,+45 9940 3314, [email protected]

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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 Hanne Skovrider, HR-Service Centre EST by mail at [email protected]

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force, teaching portfolio and procedures can be seenhere.

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
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.

Ansøgningsfrist
2024-07-07

Ref. nummer
2024-224-05955

Afdeling
AAU Energy