At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as Postdoc in Medium-Voltage Multilevel Converters for Microgrids is open for appointment from 1st September 2023 or soon hereafter. The position is available for a period of 1 year.
- DEADLINE- 08.06.2023
- DEPARTMENT- AAU ENERGY
- REF NUMBER- 2023-224-05291
Job description
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 workshops 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”Microgrids” and the Postdoc will be positioned in the section for Electric Power Systems and Microgrids.
Job description
The research areas will be within the Medium Voltage power converters for microgrids, photovoltaics, and energy storage applications. The position requires research qualifications at a Ph.D. level with strong experience for designing, controlling, prototyping, and testing of HF-AC link converter topologies.
The position requires that the candidate has a solid background in HF-AC-link power converters, multilevel topologies, medium voltage(MV) converters, battery storage systems and electric vehicle charging stations for MV and microgrids applications. Therefore, it is required that the candidate has both practical and industrial experience within power converters design, magnetic design for high-frequency transformers-inductors, thermal design, and power loss calculations.
Laboratory experience regarding medium to large-scale benches prototypes using AIT controllers, FPGA, and TI DSP platforms as controller units is needed. In addition, experience in HIL platform such as Typhoon-HIL, dSPACE, and RTDS is a must. Industrial experience developing real products, such as power converters for electric vehicle chargers and batteries is required. Cooperation with the railway industry is an asset.
You may obtain further professional information from Prof. Juan C. Vasquez juq@et.aau.dk
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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). 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 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.
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 Mathilde Vestergaard HR-Servicecentre EST by mailest-ef-hr@adm.aau.dk
Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenhere.
Wages and employment
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.
Ref number
2023-224-05291
Deadline
08.06.2023