Assistant Professor in Materials for Power Electronics / Printed Electronics

Syddansk Universitet; Sønderborg; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Syddansk Universitet in Sønderborg invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Materials for Power Electronics / Printed Electronics. The Centre for Industrial Electronics at SDU Sønderborg supports an expanding research and education program in collaboration with industry and regional authorities.

The successful candidate will lead research in multi-material additive manufacturing, polymer composites, and energy-device materials, while contributing to teaching and supervision of PhD

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated outstanding research and publication record in relevant fields.
• Experience with industrial collaboration and translating research to applications.
• Expertise in multi-material additive manufacturing of functional polymer composites.
• Experience developing polymer nanocomposite dielectrics and thin-film capacitors.
• Knowledge of nanoparticle surface modification, dispersion and interface engineering.
• Hands-on experience in materials processing, device fabrication and electrical characterization.
• Ability to relate material structure and manufacturing conditions to electrical performance.
• Peer-reviewed publications in functional materials, additive manufacturing or energy-device research.
• Experience collaborating across materials science and electrical engineering; bio-based or temperature-resistant capacitor materials is a plus.

Skills

Industrial collab

Polymer composites

Nanocomposites

Thin-film capacitors

Surface modification

Device fabrication

Electrical tests

Layer deposition

Structure–property

Industrial applications

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering/Materials science/Mechanical engineering

Job description

Assistant Professor in Materials for Power Electronics / Printed Electronics

The cross-border region Denmark-Germany is a powerhouse in industrial electronics. The Centre for Industrial Electronics ( CIE ) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) was established by a strong partnership between industry, academia and regional authorities. CIE is located at the campus of SDU Sønderborg and surrounded by a vibrant industrial environment. CIE is part of the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering.

We are seeking an innovative and visionary Assistant Professor to join the Centre for Industrial Electronics in Sønderborg. The Centre currently has 40 staff, including full and associate professors, assistant professors, postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and support staff. Funding has been secured to support to establish new research and test laboratories in key areas of industrial electronics. Our ambition is to deliver excellence in research, innovation, and education.

It is our vision that the Centre for Industrial Electronics at SDU will excel in areas of key relevance for companies in the region of Southern Denmark and beyond.

Candidates are thus required to have a proven research records at least one of the following fields:

• General power electronics and its reliability
• Multimaterial additive manufacturing
• Printed electronics
• Polymer composites and nanocomposites for energy applications
• Surface and interface engineering
• Dielectric materials and capacitor technology
• Materials for power electronics
• Energy-device manufacturing
• Sustainable and circular electronics

Qualifications

The candidates must have a PhD in Electrical Engineering/Materials science/Mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline.

We also expect:

• An outstanding research and publication track record
• Experience with industrial collaboration
• Research experience in multi-material additive manufacturing of functional polymer composites
• Experience developing polymer nanocomposite dielectrics and thin-film capacitors
• Knowledge of nanoparticle surface modification, dispersion, and interface engineering
• Hands-on experience in materials processing, device fabrication, and electrical characterization
• Ability to investigate relationships between material structure, manufacturing conditions, and electrical performance
• Peer-reviewed publications in functional materials, additive manufacturing, or energy-device research
• Experience collaborating across materials science and electrical engineering.
• Experience with bio-based, self-healing, or temperature-resistant capacitor materials
• Knowledge of scalable thin-film fabrication, including layer-by-layer deposition or coating.
• Experience translating research into industrial applications, particularly embedded heating, sensing, or battery-conditioning systems.
• Experience preparing research proposals, securing research resources, and training students.

Contact and further information

For information about the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical engineering, which encompasses SDU Electrical Engineering please see https://www.sdu.dk/en/ime.

You are also welcome to contact the Head of the CIE, Professor Thomas Ebel ( [e-mail] , [phone]) for further information.

A panel will assess the qualification of the candidate for the described post based on the submitted material.

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be password protected.

The application deadline isNovember 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST)

Appointment as an assistant professor is temporary and for an initial 3-year period, and the position is open from start of 2027.

Employment as an assistant professor requiresacademic qualifications at a minimum of PhD level at the time of employment. 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 including the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for assistant professor as described therein.

Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, responsibilities, and qualification requirements. As an applicant, you are entitled to information about the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information will be provided during the recruitment process. SDU does not collect information on applicants’ previous salary. Further information on salary and taxation.

Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.

The University of Southern Denmark wishes its 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, is subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s).