Assistant Professor in Ga2O3 Semiconductor and power module manufacturing

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 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. How to apply  Your application must include the following:

• Application, stating reasons for

applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position - Curriculum Vitae (CV) -

Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma) - List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that

you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications. - Documentation of teaching

qualifications. - Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations

etc. - Additional qualifications in relation to the position - References/recommendations You can read more about the

requirements for your application here.    The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which

can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.  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.  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 “Assistant professor”. There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.