At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as Postdoc in Power Electronics is open for appointments from 1st September 2025 or soon after. The position is for 2 years, and it is funded by Danish Pioneer Center for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery (CAPeX).

Your work tasks     
This postdoc position focuses on the early wear out prediction of power electronics in Power-to-X (P2X) application. The outcomes will support reliability testing time reduction in design phase and predictive maintenance in the operation phase. The integration of machine learning assisted approach is expected. It is part of the research activities on reliability and predictive maintenance of Power-to-X (P2X) materials, components, and systems in the CAPeX project. Therefore, the successful candidate will work closely with other researchers on relevant topics of the project.
The selected Postdoc candidate will be part of the CAPeX Academy and Fellowship programs, which provide physical and virtual education courses, modules, seminars and summer schools in P2X and digital technologies at the MSc, PhD, and postdoctoral level and facilitate staff exchanges and training courses.
Postdocs at CAPeX have extraordinary access to computing resources, trans-disciplinary international researchers across many disciplines within catalysis, materials and computer sciences, robotics, power electronics, and other academic areas, as well as courses and events at the center, and meaningful collaboration with industry, the public sector, and the start-up ecosystem. CAPeX Fellowship programs are associated with the SUNCAT center at Stanford University, The European solar fuels consortium SUNERGY at Utrecht University, or the Acceleration Consortium (AC) at University of Toronto.

Your Competencies

The successful application prerequisite that you demonstrate a documented expertise in most of the areas below:

• Proven-research experiences in one or more of the following research areas:

1. Reliability modeling and testing of power electronic components and converters
2. Condition and health monitoring for power electronic components and converters
3. The application of artificial intelligence in power electronics

• Applicants with exceptional track-records in other power electronics research areas and have a proactive attitude to take on new research challenges are also encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with a research background from P2X, computer science, data analytics, or reliability engineering with a satisfactory level understanding of power electronic components, circuits, and control, are also encouraged to apply.
• Proven-records in peer-reviewed publications in the most recognized journals in their respective main research fields.
• Hands-on experience in experiment development and testing (e.g., hardware development, software implementation in various processor platforms) is required.
• Excellent English language skills (both oral and written).

Qualification requirements 
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.  

Who we are
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 group Reliability of Power Electronic Converters and the Postdoc will be positioned in the section for Applied Power Electronic Systems.

CAPeX:

The position is part of CAPeX which is a 13-year and 300 MDKK “Pioneer Center for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery”, funded by Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, the Danish National Research Foundation, the Carlsberg Foundation, the Lundbeck Foundation, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and the Villum Foundation. CAPeX is hosted by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and co-hosted by Aalborg University (AAU), and unites leading experts from DTU, AAU, University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, and the University of Southern Denmark with international partners from Stanford University, Utrecht University, and the University of Toronto to form a truly Pioneering Center on P2X. You can read more about the CAPeX research themes and X-trails, our organization, and the other open PhD and postdoc cohort positions at http://www.capex-p2x.com. 

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 PhD diploma) 
• List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of ten publications. 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. 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.  

CAPeX values diversity within our applicant pool and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to submit their applications. We believe that fostering diversity in the research environment enhances creativity and encourages cross-sectoral collaboration, ultimately contributing to the successful execution of excellent research. Through initiatives like the Villum Foundation and Novo Nordisk Foundation's Living Labs initiative, we actively foster diversity and strive to improve gender balance.

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 Huai Wang, hwa@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. 

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). 

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Contacts

• Huai Wang: hwa@energy.aau.dk
• HR - AAU Energy: hr@energy.aau.dk

Ref. nummer

2025/259

Ansøgningsfrist

07.07.2025