Assistant Professor in Power Electronics & AI-Driven Design

Aalto; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalto University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Power Electronics within the School of Electrical Engineering in Espoo. The role supports a tenure-track path with a strong emphasis on research leadership, teaching, and industrial collaboration.

The successful candidate will lead research on power electronic converters, build an independent program, supervise doctoral students, and contribute to teaching at bachelor’s and master’s levels.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in electrical engineering, power electronics, or closely related field.
• Publications in leading international journals and conferences, demonstrable impact for career stage.
• Clear, original research vision with potential for independent program and external funding.
• Experience in teaching and supervision or strong potential to become an excellent university teacher.
• Ability to collaborate with academia and industry at national and international levels.
• Excellent communication skills in English in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Advance the design of power electronic converters, from main-circuit topologies to prototyping and validation.
• Establish an independent research direction and build a research group.
• Secure external funding and supervise doctoral and master’s students.
• Contribute to teaching and curriculum development in power electronics and electrical engineering.

Skills

Power electronic converter topologies

AI-assisted design

High-frequency, high-power-density

Hardware design & prototyping

Wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC, GaN)

Education

Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Aalto University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Power Electronics within the School of Electrical Engineering in Espoo. The role supports a tenure-track path with a strong emphasis on research leadership, teaching, and industrial collaboration.

The successful candidate will lead research on power electronic converters, build an independent program, supervise doctoral students, and contribute to teaching at bachelor’s and master’s levels.