Research Assistant in High Power Radio Frequency Converters

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a 2-year position as Research Assistant in high power radio frequency converter is open for appointments from July 1, 2025, or soon hereafter.

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.

Who we are
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 leader 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 research assistant will be positioned in the section for Power Electronics System Integration and Materials.

Read more about the AAU Energy at www.energy.aau.dk.

Your work tasks and competencies
Research areas will be within radio frequency high power applications.
A material physicist background is preferred and with an interest in electronics and proven ability to turn project goals into hardware solutions. You should be able to understand the impedance matching theory and have practical experience with impedance networks for systems operating at 13.56MHz. The power level is in the multi kW range, and the voltages are +1000V and you should be familiar with the safety requirements and experimental laboratory work. The position also includes the design of system components as inductors, so you are required to have experience in designing and manufacturing high current +10A radio frequency inductors. You must have the ability to understand the function of power converters to a level you can design and build functional radio frequency high power systems for kW power delivery into a resistive load.

Qualification requirements 
Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at master's degree level.

How to apply  
Your application must include the following: 

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma) 
• List of publications. You may attach a maximum of five publications (optional). If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), you must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement 
• Documentation of teaching qualifications (optional). Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment, please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine or guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this .
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc. 
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position 
• References/recommendations 

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.    

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.  

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position. 

Do you have any questions? 
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. For professional information, please contact Professor Stig Munk-Nielsen, smn@energy.aau.dk. Other questions, please contact HR AAU Energy: hr@energy.aau.dk.

Further information 
Read more about our recruitment process here   

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.  

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. 

Read more about AAU at www.aau.dk.

Salary and terms of employment  
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 (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish). 

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 protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).