Re-announcement: Associate Professor in Battery Technology at Centre for Industrial Electronics

Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE), Faculty of Engineering Organisation/Company University of Southern Denmark Department Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE), Faculty of Engineering Research Field Engineering » Electrical engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Country Denmark Application Deadline 10 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Copenhagen) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for an Associate Professor position in the area of energy storage with a strong interest in AI, battery technology, industrial applications and cooperation for the campus in Sønderborg. The position is located at the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE) in Sønderborg. The position will be at the rank of Associate Professor and preferably have a starting date of January 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment is permanent. Sønderborg is an international campus with students from more than 60 nationalities. The Faculty of Engineering is represented by the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IME). 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 an 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 close collaborations with industries. We are seeking an innovative and visionary Associate Professor in the field of Battery Technology with a strong emphasis on AI. An ideal candidate is expected to have an excellent track record in most of the following topics: Battery Technology Characterization of Battery Systems Simulation of Battery Systems Novel applications of Battery Systems Development of novel BMS and experience in creating successful collaborations between industry and academia, combined with a relevant Ph.D. Qualifications The candidates must have a PhD in Electrical Engineering. Commensurate with the seniority of the position applied for, we also expect: Experience with industrial collaboration Extensive research and publication track record A track record of attracting external funding Relevant teaching experience Workplace description For information about the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, which encompasses the Centre for Industrial Electronics of SDU, please see . For specific information on CIE please visit . You are also welcome to contact the Head of the CIE, Professor Thomas Ebel ( , ) for further information. A panel will assess the qualification of the candidates for the described post based on the submitted material, which must include: Statement of motivation. List of publications. Publications most relevant to the position. Ideas for research and development (research plan). An account of contributions to innovation in power systems and industrial collaboration. A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included. Relevant diplomas: Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (copy of original/official English translation). SUBMISSION GUIDE: Statement of motivation shall be uploaded in the box ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded in the box ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file). All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected. The application deadline is December 10, 2025, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) Assessment and selection process Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation. Appointment as an associate professor is permanent, and the preferred start date is from January 1, 2025. Employment as an associate professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level as well as scientific and teaching qualifications commensurate with the position as an associate professor. Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for associate professor as described herein. Further information on salary and taxation. Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial evaluation, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”. - The University of Southern Denmark wishes our staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, are subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position. The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success. Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE) in Sønderborg, Faculty of Engineering, University of Southern Denmark Country Denmark State/Province Sønderborg City Sønderborg Postal Code 6400 Street Alsion 2 Geofield #J-18808-Ljbffr