Student helper for Rapid Control Prototyping and Laboratory Testing

Aalborg Universitet; Aalborg Kommune; On-site; DKK 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Job summary

Aalborg University is seeking a student helper for Rapid Control Prototyping and Laboratory Testing. The role supports VRE2H2 and GreenMag projects with hands-on experiments, data analysis, and software development in a lab environment.

The position starts October 1, 2026 or as soon as possible and ends June 30, 2027, with employment under the university's student instructor agreement. Diversity and safety are emphasized in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Knowledge on power systems, power electronics and control.
• Knowledge and/or working experience with MATLAB Simulink and PLECS.
• Experience in Python programming including development, testing, and automation tasks.
• Working experience with thermal cameras including data acquisition and communication protocols.
• Experience in data analysis using relevant tools for processing, visualization, and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and verification of converter control algorithms with grid forming capabilities on dSpace platform.
• Support on development of PLC-based control setups.
• Software development and laboratory based experimental work for integration of digital tools into the winding manufacturing process.

Skills

Power systems

Power electronics

Control theory

Python programming

Data analysis

Thermal cameras

Data acquisition

Communication protocols

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

dSpace

Job description

Student helper for Rapid Control Prototyping and Laboratory Testing

AAU Energy is looking for a student helper for Rapid Control Prototyping and Laboratory Testing. The position is from October 1st 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter and ends on June 30th 2027.

The position requires:

• knowledge on power systems, power electronics and control
• knowledge and/or working experience with Matlab Simulink and PLECS
• experience in Python programming, including development, testing, and automation tasks.
• working experience with thermal cameras, including data acquisition and communication protocols.
• experience in data analysis using relevant tools for processing, visualization, and interpretation

The student helper will support specific activities in VRE2H2 and GreenMag projects. The following tasks are expected:

• implementation and verification of converter control algorithms with grid forming capabilities on dSpace platform
• support on development of PLC-based control setups
• software development and laboratory based experimental work for integration of digital tools into the winding manufacturing process.

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.

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.

Salary and terms of employment
Salary and employment terms are in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement for Student Instructors at Universities etc. (Official title: Overenskomst for studenterundervisere ved universiteter mv.). Employment is conditional upon being a student.

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.