Postdoc in Power Electronics Packaging (2024-224-05833)

Postdoc in Power Electronics Packaging (2024-224-05833)

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as Postdoc in Power Electronics Packaging is open for appointment from 1 August 2024 (or soon hereafter) to 31 July 2026.

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"Power Electronics Packaging, Materials and Emerging Applications" and the Postdoc will be positioned to the section for Power Electronics System Integration and Materials.

The position is within the project of Center of Digitalized Electronics(CoDE) funded by the Grundfos foundation. Here research is focused on digital design tools, finite element analysis of power electronics assemblies and demonstration of new power electronics packaging concepts for improved efficiency in power converters.

Research areas for this position, will be within analysis, simulation and experimental testing of new power module packaging concepts of low- and medium voltage SiC MOSFET power modules, and their electrical switching performance, thermal performance and electromagnetic interference phenomena, especially focusing on the influence of parasitic capacitive coupling in three-phase inverters.

The overall mission is to study how new power module packaging concepts can improve the overall system efficiency of liquid cooled three-phase SiC MOSFET inverter systems and demonstrate their performance
during continuous operation.

A suitable candidate for the position has a background with a Masters degree and PhD within power electronics and drives, and has significant experience with experimental testing and building of hardware for testing of SiC MOSFET power modules such as double pulse testing or three-phase inverters. Knowledge within power module packaging structures, parasitics extraction in power electronic components(such as using ANSYS Q3D Extractor or COMSOL Multiphysics), LTSpice circuit simulation of switching dynamics and
power loss measurement is required for the selection as a candidate for the position. As part of an academic project having a record of publishing in international high-ranked journals of results within SiC MOSFET power module switching dynamics, finite element analysis, circuit simulation, thermal performance or noise propagation is beneficial.

You may obtain further professional information from Assistant Professor Asger Bjørn Jørgensen,[email protected].

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.

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 Hanne Skovrider, HR-Servicecentre EST by [email protected]

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force 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
2024-05-06

Ref. nummer
2024-224-05833

Afdeling
AAU Energy