Postdoc Position in WBG Semiconductor Switches, Circuit Design, and Chip Technology

We seek a highly motivated and skilled 2-year postdoctoral candidate to join our research team as we delve into the exciting field of WBG semiconductor switches and integrated circuits design for power applications. As a postdoc, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to advancements in WBG chip design and power electronics.

The application deadline is October 23 at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) 

The position is located in the section of Electrical Engineering in Sønderborg within the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE). The centre has currently approximately 30 faculty members including senior (full and associate professors), junior (assistant professors and postdocs), PhDs, and support staff. The task portfolio of the postdocs will be linked to one main project and several smaller projects within CIE. CIE is embedded in a powerhouse in electronics, which includes researchers and developers at universities and industries on both sides of the Danish-German border. CIE is a new initiative striving for high quality and great impact of its research, innovation, and education. Central to achieving this objective is access to state-of-the-art facilities and collaborations with industries. In the semiconductor research group in CIE, we are a member of European projects and already settled our international collaborations with the pioneer industry.

The position aims to build strong knowledge and competencies within the field of semiconductor devices, especially in the fields of wide band gap semiconductor devices, circuit design, failure mechanisms, and simulations. 

Job description

The successful candidate will:

• Research on wide bandgap switches and integrated circuits design for power applications.
• Design, simulate, and model the semiconductor switches and integrated circuits.
• Apply simulation and design tools, build demonstrators, and verify your simulation by experimental measurements.
• Characteristics measurement at both device and circuit level.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in wide bandgap semiconductor technology and contribute to project planning and execution.
• Teaching in the related courses semiconductors and integrated circuits.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering with a background in semiconductor physics/circuit design subject. 
• Strong background in the design and modeling of devices and integrated circuits.
• Background in measurement and characterization techniques.
• Teaching experience in the related courses semiconductors and integrated circuits.

Further information is available from Professor Thomas Ebel, Head of CIE, phone: +45 93 50 72 05, email: [email protected], Associate Professor Samaneh Sharbati, phone: +45 65 50 82 60, email: [email protected].

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

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Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

Conditions of employment

Appointment as postdoctoral researcher is temporary and for an initial 2-year period. Extension may be possible depending on available funding.

The preferred starting date is December 1, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Employment as a postdoc requires scientific qualifications at PhD level at the time of employment.

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.

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 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) – incl. transcripts of grades in 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).
• Documentation of other qualifications with relevance to the position.

The application may also include:

• Research statement.
• Summary of experience in teaching.
• Reference letters/References.

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’. 

The application deadline is October 23 at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) 

Formalities

• According to the University of Southern Denmark’s internal guidelines, there must be at least three qualified applicants to an academic position before it can be filled.
• The application and CV must not exceed 10 MB. 
• Documents must not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

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