Assistant Professor in Ga2O3 Semiconductor and power module manufacturing

Aalborg Universitet; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

AAU Energy at Aalborg University seeks an Assistant Professor for Ga2O3 semiconductor and power module packaging research. The role includes leading a team, managing Minimal Fab operations, and developing collaborations with industry and international partners.

You will publish widely, supervise students, and contribute to teaching in electronics and materials. PhD-level qualifications are required, with a strong emphasis on Ga2O3 device manufacturing and high-voltage packaging expertise.

Qualifications

• Appointment as assistant professor requires PhD-level qualifications.
• Experience with Ga2O3 device manufacturing including SBDs and transistors is required.
• Rapid prototyping with Minimal Fab is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing of Minimal Fab equipment and commissioning from Yokogawa.
• Oversee daily operation of the Minimal Fab.
• Lead a team of Ga2O3 device designers and device manufacturing staff.
• Collaborate on Ga2O3 packaging and applications; write grant applications with external partners.
• Disseminate semiconductor manufacturing knowhow; publish papers; teach and supervise AAU students; PhD courses may be added.
• Lecture on power semiconductors and packaging; supervise student projects; willingness to learn Danish.
• Lead international collaborations and manage research teams; organize conferences.

Skills

Si devices

WBG devices

UWBG devices

Ga2O3 manufacturing

Power packaging

Education

PhD-level qualification

Tools

Minimal Fab equipment

Job description

At AAU Energy, a position as Assistant Professor in Ga2O3 Semiconductor and power module manufacturing is open for appointment from January 2027 or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is 3 years.

Your work tasks

The position is offered in relation to the research group Power Electronic Packaging, Materials and Emerging Applications and the Assistant Professor will be positioned to the section for Power Electronics System Integration and Materials.

Research areas will be within semiconductors manufacturing and power module packaging manufacturing. The job includes the management of the purchasing process of the Minimal Fab semiconductor manufacturing equipment, then commission of semiconductor manufacturing equipment Minimal Fab from the supplier Yokogawa and then the responsibility of the daily operation of the Minimal Fab.

It is expected you manage a team of semiconductor Ga2O3 device designers and device manufacturing people.

The packaging of Ga2O3 semiconductors and applications here of, is also your expected task in collaboration with colleagues. It is expected you write applications together with external collaboration partners targeting national and international funding agencies.

The dissemination of semiconductor manufacturing knowhow using Minimal Fab is a part of the job. A number of international papers are expected, and the educational element are included teaching and supervision of AAU students primarily be in electronics and materials area. On a longer-term PhD courses on semiconductor device manufacturing are expected.

Your competencies

The candidate must possess experience of Si, WBG and UWBG power semiconductor devices, packaging and application circuits.

In a world with rapid developing, experience with Ga2O3 device manufacturing is required included but not limited to devices such as SBD and Transistors.

Rapid pro-typing experience with Minimal Fab will be a strong advantage. Design of power modules and packaging experience with power devices as high voltage dies e.g. 10kV for long lifetime operation, is of key importance.

You must have experience of setting up dialogue with semiconductor manufacturing machine suppliers. Knowledge of import/export regulations between EU and Japan.

The target application technology often includes passive components for high power switching converters and understanding hereof is relevant.

It is desirable you have experience in such research and development in both corporate and academic settings.

You must demonstrate a publication record of accepted papers and patents including power module packaging of dies, semiconductor manufacturing prototypes of Ga2O3.

The candidate should be qualified to lecture on power semiconductors, power electronics packages and semiconductor physics. Experience supervising student projects in these areas is also desirable, and willingness to learn Danish will be appreciated as many colleagues speak Danish.

Experience with leading international research teams, specifically through collaboration with overseas universities and companies is a requirement. Organization experience of conferences is desirable.

Who we are

AAU Energy is an research department at Aalborg University dedicated to the development of clean and sustainable energy systems. Our activities cover electrical, thermal and mechatronic energy technologies, and we work closely with industrial partners, utilities and other academic environments to address real world energy challenges.

Aalborg University has been ranked as the best university in Europe within energy research and is among the very best universities worldwide in this field. At AAU Energy you will be part of a top international environment where research, innovation and collaboration are used to develop solutions to global challenges such as the green transition and future energy systems.

The department is located in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, and this position is based at the Aalborg campus. AAU Energy employs around 250 staff members at different career stages and with diverse national and disciplinary backgrounds, which creates an international and interdisciplinary research environment with many opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing. English is widely used as working language in both research and teaching, which supports the integration of international colleagues.

We offer access to advanced laboratory and workshop facilities and an environment where you can develop your academic profile through research, teaching and collaboration with both Danish and international external partners. As a workplace we value a collegial and inclusive culture with room for professional discussion, initiative and mutual support in everyday work.

New colleagues, whether they come from elsewhere in Denmark or from abroad, can draw on the university’s support services related to relocation, housing and practical matters. Aalborg University offers general onboarding support to all new employees, as well as dedicated support for international staff through its International Staff Unit (ISU). You can read more about relocation support and services here: https://www.en.hr.aau.dk/relocation-support

Aalborg University also offers Danish language courses to support international employees in settling into both the workplace and Danish society. International employees typically can attend Danish language courses during their first years in Denmark (depending on individual eligibility and national schemes).

You can read more about AAU Energy at www.energy.aau.dk

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Aalborg University has a policy of parallel language use. International staff are encouraged, with support from the university, to learn Danish during their employment in order to support their integration into the workplace and Danish society.

Danish language courses will be offered as part of the employment.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information

Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Qualification requirements

Appointment as assistant professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment.

Salary and terms of employment

The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Furthermore, your terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities.

You can find information about the salary and salary structure for the position in the Salary Overview for Recruitment - Scientific positions (VIP). Please refer to the introductory section of the page and the section entitled “Assistantprofessor”.

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world

Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.