Assistant Professor in High Frequency Switch-Mode Power Supplies

Assistant Professor in High Frequency Switch-Mode Power Supplies

SDU - University of Southern Denmark

Odense, Denmark

Job Description

The position focuses on power management for resource-constrained autonomous, mobile, and embedded electronic systems. Relevant research areas include high-frequency power conversion, battery-operated systems, energy harvesting, power management architectures, embedded control, and analog/digital control of converters. The application domain spans from ultra-low-power electronics and sensors to mobile platforms, robotics, drones, IoT devices, and power management for embedded, compact, and high-performance computing systems.

The role strengthens DHFE’s research profile at the interface between power electronics, microelectronics, embedded systems, and intelligent electronic devices. It is expected to support shared research themes across SDU, including energy-efficient electronics, autonomous systems, battery-powered platforms, sensor networks, health technology, and miniaturized or distributed devices.

The successful candidate should work constructively both with colleagues within DHFE and also with colleagues from other research units, such as SDU Microelectronics, SDU Centre for Industrial Electronics, the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, Faculty of Health (specifically Health Tech), Mechanical Engineering, and other relevant environments, translating power electronics competence into system-level contributions for electronic devices and platforms.

Duties

As a faculty member, you will be responsible for developing and delivering undergraduate and graduate teaching in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, with particular attention to strengthening control and power electronics within the BSc portfolio. This includes supervising students at Bachelor and Master’s level, mentoring students, integrating with the student body, and participating in education and outreach activities. Research duties include establishing an externally funded research agenda, publishing in leading journals and conferences, supervising early-career researchers, and contributing to the development of DHFE’s research environment. The candidate is also expected to contribute to external collaboration and perform service at the section, department, university, and professional levels.

Qualifications Required

• The applicant should hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in Power Electronics, Electronics, or a related subject area.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at the university level.
• The applicant must have relevant research expertise in areas related to efficient and high-frequency power converters, converter control, and power management for computing or embedded electronic systems.
• The applicant must have teaching skills that align with the content and responsibilities of the position. This includes possessing both pedagogical and professional skills essential for carrying out the tasks associated with the role.
• A strong track record for research fundraising is required.