Assistant Professor within Improved Materials and Device Architecture for the Next Generation of Capacitor Devices

Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE) at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark, invites for applications for a 3-year Assistant Professor position in the field of improved materials and device architectures for next generation capacitor devices. The position is in Sønderborg, and the staring date is March 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The application deadline is December 1, 2024, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) 

About the position

The research focus of the assistant professor position is to develop new materials and device architectures for more efficient capacitors that can operate at higher temperatures. The new materials and devices will be characterized with a variety of advanced techniques, such as X-ray diffraction and Kelvin-probe microscopy, in order to understand how the material microstructure and device architecture affect device properties. The experimental investigations should be supported by theoretical studies to elucidate the failure mechanisms in such devices. The successful candidate will work closely with national and international companies and research groups. The candidate is also expected to contribute to teaching and supervision at bachelor and master level at the Electronics programme at SDU Sønderborg Campus. 

About the candidate

We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious candidate with a PhD degree in a field related to the topic, such as engineering or physics, and with relevant postdoc experience. The preferred candidate has expertise in electronics, is knowledgeable in solid-state physics, and has experience in X-ray diffraction and Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy. Previous teaching experience is preferred but not mandatory, as the position will include participation in a lecturer training programme. Moreover, the preferred candidate has strong communication skills in English (written and spoken), can work well in a team as well as independently, and can quickly acquire new knowledge.

Research environment 

The successful candidate will be affiliated with the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE), Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IME), which is located at the University of Southern Denmark’s international campus in Sønderborg. We offer a modern, inclusive, international and interdisciplinary working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition of international collaboration. See also https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/centre-for-industrial-electronics.

Further information is available from Professor Thomas Ebel, Head of CIE, phone: +45 93 50 72 05, email: [email protected], Associate Professor Luciana Tavares, email: [email protected]. 

If you experience technical problems, please contact [email protected]. 

Conditions of employment

Appointment as assistant professor is temporary and for an initial 3-year period. 

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

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on salary and taxation. 

Employment as assistant professor requires scientific qualifications at PhD level at the time of employment.

Assessment and selection process

Read about the Assessment and selection process. 

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied. Only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. 

Interviews and tests may be part of the process.

Application procedure

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply and specific faculty information for application at the Faculty of Engineering.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material. Please include the following documents in English: 

• Motivated application.
• Curriculum Vitae. 
• Certificates/Diplomas (master’s and PhD degree) – Danish and/or English. 
• Complete list of publications.
• Publications most relevant for the position. Please attach as one PDF-file for each publication (only full text publications (i.e. no links) can form the basis for assessment of the application).
• Summary of experience in teaching. Please attach as Teaching Portfolio. 

The application may also include:

• List of supervised projects and acquired third party funding, if any.   
• References
• Documentation of other qualifications with relevance to the position.

UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’, Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’. All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’. 

Documents must not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

The application and CV must not exceed 10 MB. 

The application deadline is December 1, 2024, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) 

According to the University of Southern Denmark’s internal guidelines, there must be at least three qualified applicants to a position before it can be filled.

The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

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

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.