Research Assistant in hardware technology for heavy duty chargers

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, one or more positions as Research Assistant in hardware technology, is open for appointments from March first, 2026, or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is 2 years. 

Your work tasks
The position is offered in relation to the research program power electronics packaging materials and emerging applications, and the Research Assistant will be positioned to the section for power electronics system integration and materials.

Research area will be within emerging applications, more specifically hardware technology for heavy duty chargers at AAU Energy department.

Purpose is to design and build megawatt power electronics charger hardware and software for heavy-duty applications such as trucks. Design of hardware in the system with focus on physical hardware demonstrator to be operated at 1 megawatt and the tasks include PCB tools so a gate-drive can be built and tested. Then to be part of the work package team designing and building the demonstrator including designing the controllers and software implementation. During the work there are expected 5 publications. 

Your competencies
The applicant must have a relevant professional and/or educational background within MSc preferably with specialization in mechatronics.

We seek one or two people with a master’s degree with A/A-/B+ USA grade level and a MsC curriculum including project work experience on power electronics hardware and the understanding of mechanical control systems are required.  

Experience with hardware build up in the laboratory must include AC-DC connected converter as 12 pulse rectification and DC-DC converter using SiC power modules. Competence of subsystem components hardware buildup such as gate-drives must have been demonstrated. You must have investigated conducted noise generation of the power converter and implemented mitigation measures.

The control platform is based on ANSI C and Phyton software and experience with the software is required.

For the modelling of the system is used LTspice and QSpice and designing the controllers the MathWorks tool Matlab is used.

Research Assistant to be member of a team of experienced engineers who are going to do a 3-year project funded by the Innovation Fund Denmark under the Grand Solution program. 

Who are we
AAU Energy is a dynamic and internationally oriented research department at Aalborg University, dedicated to developing clean and sustainable energy systems. Our research spans electrical, thermal, and mechatronic energy technologies, and we work closely with industry and academic partners to address real-world energy challenges.

The department is located in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, and this position is based at the Aalborg campus. AAU Energy employs approximately 300 staff members from diverse national backgrounds, including 39 technical and administrative staff, and regularly hosts 20-30 guest researchers from around the world.

We offer advanced laboratory and workshop facilities, and a collaborative environment that supports innovation, knowledge sharing, and professional development. 
Learn more about AAU Energy at www.energy.aau.dk. 

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 and potential PhD diploma) 
• List of publications. You may attach a maximum of 5 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 .
• 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. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.     

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. 

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).