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Assistant Professor in Materials for Power Electronics / Printed Electronics

Syddansk Universitet

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Sønderborg, Denmark
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The cross-border region Denmark-Germany is a powerhouse in industrial electronics. The Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) was established by a strong partnership between industry, academia and regional authorities. CIE is located at the campus of SDU Sønderborg and surrounded by a vibrant industrial environment. CIE is part of the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering.

Job description

We are seeking an innovative and visionary Assistant Professor to join the Centre for Industrial Electronics in Sønderborg. The Centre currently has 40 staff, including full and associate professors, assistant professors, postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and support staff. Funding has been secured to support to establish new research and test laboratories in key areas of industrial electronics. Our ambition is to deliver excellence in research, innovation, and education.

It is our vision that the Centre for Industrial Electronics at SDU will excel in areas of key relevance for companies in the region of Southern Denmark and beyond.

Candidates are thus required to have a proven research records at least one of the following fields:

  • General power electronics and its reliability
  • Multimaterial additive manufacturing
  • Printed electronics
  • Polymer composites and nanocomposites for energy applications
  • Surface and interface engineering
  • Dielectric materials and capacitor technology
  • Materials for power electronics
  • Energy-device manufacturing
  • Sustainable and circular electronics

Qualifications

The candidates must have a PhD in Electrical Engineering/Materials science/Mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline.

We also expect:

  • An outstanding research and publication track record
  • Experience with industrial collaboration
  • Research experience in multi-material additive manufacturing of functional polymer composites
  • Experience developing polymer nanocomposite dielectrics and thin-film capacitors
  • Knowledge of nanoparticle surface modification, dispersion, and interface engineering
  • Hands-on experience in materials processing, device fabrication, and electrical characterization
  • Ability to investigate relationships between material structure, manufacturing conditions, and electrical performance
  • Peer-reviewed publications in functional materials, additive manufacturing, or energy-device research
  • Experience collaborating across materials science and electrical engineering.

Further desirable qualifications:

  • Experience with bio-based, self-healing, or temperature-resistant capacitor materials
  • Knowledge of scalable thin-film fabrication, including layer-by-layer deposition or coating.
  • Experience translating research into industrial applications, particularly embedded heating, sensing, or battery-conditioning systems.
  • Experience preparing research proposals, securing research resources, and training students.

Contact and further information

For information about the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical engineering, which encompasses SDU Electrical Engineering please see https://www.sdu.dk/en/ime.

For specific information on section and centre, please visit www.sdu.dk/ee and www.sdu.dk/cie.

You are also welcome to contact the Head of the CIE, Professor Thomas Ebel ([email protected], +45 93 50 72 05) for further information.

If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support.

Application

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply.

A panel will assess the qualification of the candidate for the described post based on the submitted material.

The application should include:

  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Motivated application.
  • Ideas for research and development activities.
  • Account of significant contributions to innovation in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Engineering Electronics.
  • Complete list of publications.
  • Publications most relevant to the position.
  • Summary and documentation of teaching experience, including account of experience in training students and outreach. You may attach a Teaching Portfolio.
  • Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (original and an official English translation).
  • References/reference letters may also be included.
  • A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be password protected.

SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application must be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file).

The application deadline is November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST)

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation. Read about the Assessment and selection process.

Employment terms

Appointment as an assistant professor is temporary and for an initial 3-year period, and the position is open from start of 2027.

During employment, the assistant professor will complete the Lecturer Training Programme.

Employment as an assistant professor requires academic qualifications at a minimum of PhD level at the time of employment. Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state including the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for assistant professor as described therein.

Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, responsibilities, and qualification requirements. As an applicant, you are entitled to information about the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information will be provided during the recruitment process. SDU does not collect information on applicants’ previous salary. Further information on salary and taxation.

Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.

The University of Southern Denmark wishes its staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, is subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s).

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

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