Aalborg University contributes to the knowlege 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 eduation, 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 Aalbog and Esbjerg, this position is in Aalborg.

The mission is to be world leading in both resarch 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 constantlly has approx. 50-70 guest researchers from around the world.

Research and teaching are int he abosolute world elite in the field of energy, and we have extensive and leading workshop and labotary 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"Microgrids", and the Assistant Professor will be positioned to the section for"Section for Electric Power System and Microgrids".

Research areas will be within the modeling, control design, and stability assessment of renewable energy-based microgrid clusters and energy islands.
Teaching will primarily be in lecturing and supervision at BSc, MSc, and PhD levels, but also in other study groups at the University.

The position requires research qualifications at the PhD level and postdoctoral experience. The candidate is expected to have a solid background in passivity-based control design of grid-forming and grid-following power converters, coupling effects in microgrid clusters, and stability-based analysis of energy islands in asymmetrical conditions. This expertise should be evidenced by firstauthor publications in prestigious journals, e.g., IEEE Transactions. The candidate should also possess laboratory experience in testing and validation via experimental and hardware-in-the-loop platforms, e.g., Typhoon and RTDS. Professional experience in industrial and development projects withind the abovementioned topics is essential. Additionally, the candidate is required to have experience in teaching and supervising at the BSc, MSc and PhD levels.

You may obtain further information about the position from Professor Juan C. Vasquez, mail:juq@energy.aau.dk 

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Qualification requirements:

Appointment as an Assistant Professor 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 an Assistant Professor cannot exceed a period of four years in total in a temporary position(appointment at Assistant Professor level cannot exceed a period of eight years in total in Denmark).

The application must contain the following: 

• A statement outlining your reasons for applying, and intentions and visions with, the position.
• Your curriculum vitae, including personal data, educational background, scientific qualifications, dissemination skills, participation in committees and boards, and additional qualifications relevant for the position.
• Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• A complete list of publications.
• Publications you wish to be considered by the assessment committee. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• A specification of your teaching qualifications relative to the teaching portfolio. If this is not enclosed you must include an explanation for its absence.
• References/recommendations.

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.

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

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 by mailest-ef-hr@adm.aau.dk.

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

Wages and employment

Ref number

2024-224-05952

Deadline

08.07.2024