Postdoc in High Performance Pulsed Power Supplies for Plasma Materials Processing

Postdoc in High Performance Pulsed Power Supplies for Plasma Materials Processing

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as Postdoc is available within the general study program. The Postdoc is open for appointment from 1st April 2025 or soon hereafter. It is a fulltime position. The position is for 2 years, and it is funded in the new Danish Pioneer Center for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery CAPeX.

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. AAU 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 group“EMI/EMC in Power Electronics" and the Postdoc will be positioned to the section for“Applied Power Electronic Systems”.

The position is part of CAPeX which is a 13-year and 300 MDKK“Pioneer Center for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery”, funded by Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, the Danish National Research Foundation, the Carlsberg Foundation, the Lundbeck Foundation, the Novo
Nordisk Foundation, and the Villum Foundation. CAPeX is hosted by the Technical University of Denmark(DTU) and co-hosted by Aalborg University(AAU), and unites leading experts from DTU, AAU, University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, and the University of Southern Denmark with international partners from Stanford University, Utrecht University, and the University of Toronto to form a truly Pioneering Center on P2X. You can read more about the CAPeX research themes and X-trails, our organization, and the other open PhD and postdoc cohort positions at http://www.capex-p2x.com.

The research area will be within design and modeling of pulsed power supplies utilizing power electronics technology for plasma generation.
The successful application prerequisite is that you demonstrate a documented expertise in most of the areas below:

• Proven-research experiences in at least three of the following research topics:

• Wide-band gap(WBG) based resonant and non-resonant based pulsed power supply design
• Atmospheric plasma: dielectric barrier discharge, corona discharge, and plasma jet
• Adjustable pulse rise/fall time
• Highly energy efficient design
• Electromagnetic compatibility in power electronics
• Multiphysics and time-frequency modeling of electric field

• Proven-records in peer-reviewed publications in the most recognized power electronics or EMC journals.
• Hands-on experiences in experiment development and testing(e.g., hardware development, software implementation in various processor platforms) is required.
• In-depth understanding of power electronics and its engineering constraints is required.
• Excellent English language skills(both oral and written).
• Experiences in assisting teaching and supervision is a plus.

This specific Postdoc will be in close collaboration with DTU Energy and The European solar fuels consortium SUNERGY at Utrecht University; Netherlands– having co-supervisors from those two places as well as it can be expected for the Postdoc to be some time at those two locations.
For consideration, interested applicants should submit the following documents:

• Letter of motivation
• Diplomas confirming academic degrees, and the academic transcripts.
• Curriculum vitae
• Publications

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- both in english).
• 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.

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 Associate Professor Pooya Davari,+4599408461,[email protected].

Read more about AAU atwww.aau.dk.
Read more about the AAU Energy atwww.energy.aau.dk.
Read more about the CAPeX Pioneer Centerhttp://www.capex-p2x.com.

For further information concerning the application procedure, please contact HR-Support by [email protected]. Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenhere.

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
2025-01-14

Ref. nummer
2024-224-06163

Afdeling
AAU Energy