Postdoc in Thermal Management of Power Electronics

Postdoc in Thermal Management of Power Electronics

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as Postdoc in power electronics is open for appointment from March 1, 2025, or soon hereafter. The position is available for a period of 39 months and is a full time position.

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 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 program Reliability of Power Electronic Components(REPEC) and the Postdoc will be positioned to the section for Applied Power Electronic Systems.

Research areas will be within the concept design of integrated cooling solutions– single phase and multi-phase– for Wide-Bandgap(WBG) power modules based on 3D-printed microchannels and two-phase heat transfer. The tasks include understanding the critical heat fluxes, boundary conditions, test requirements and different design trade-offs. Having an advanced knowledge in thermal numerical Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD) modeling based on advanced softwares e.g. ANSYS and COMSOL plus to a basic knowledge of power modules packaging are mandatory.

The ideal candidate has pursued their PhD in the power electronics or thermal engineering areas with clear reference to CFD modeling. English fluency is mandatory. Familiarity with testing of cooling solutions for power electronics is a nice to have, although not mandatory. Also, knowledge about manufacturability and packaging of WBG power modules is a value added. A good publication record will be considered for the final assessment.

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 Amir Sajjad Bahman,[email protected].

Read more about AAU atwww.aau.dk.
Read more about the AAU Energy atwww.energy.aau.dk.

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
2025-01-15

Ref. nummer
2024-224-06166

Afdeling
AAU Energy