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. 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.

Job description

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 www.sdu.dk/en/IME. For specific information on CIE please visit www.sdu.dk/cie. You are also welcome to contact the Head of the CIE, Professor Thomas Ebel (ebel@sdu.dk, +45 93 50 72 05) for further information.

If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk. 

Application

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply.

A panel will assess the qualification of the candidates for the described post based on the submitted material, which must include: 

• Statement of motivation.

• Curriculum Vitae. 

• List of publications.

• Publications most relevant to the position.

• Ideas for research and development (research plan).

• An account of experience in education (Teaching Portfolio). 

• 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 October 31, 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.

Read about the Assessment and selection process.  

Conditions of employment

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”.

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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.

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.