Assistant Professor in Energy Harvesting and EMI Mitigation in High-Voltage Environments

The section of Digital and High-Frequency Electronics at the University of Southern Denmark is seeking an Assistant Professor to focus on energy harvesting and EMI mitigation for drones and robots in high-voltage environments. The position is open from January 1, 2027.

Job Content

The role involves conducting research on energy harvesting for drones, robotic systems, and IoT applications, specifically aiming to enhance power density and enable long-term autonomous operation. Key research areas include electromagnetic interference (EMI) mitigation and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for systems in extreme high-voltage environments (up to 500 kV) to improve reliability and safety in infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and sustaining a research agenda aligned with the section's activities.
• Establishing an internationally recognized research profile and publishing in high-impact journals and conferences.
• Securing external research funding from national and international sources.
• Collaborating with academic colleagues and industrial partners.
• Planning, teaching, and developing Bachelor’s and Master’s-level courses in electronics and electrical engineering.
• Supervising Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students.
• Participating in academic service at section and department levels.

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree in Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong research track record in electromagnetic energy harvesting, power conversion, or power management systems.
• Research experience in EMI mitigation and EMC for extreme high-voltage environments up to 500 kV.
• Experience in the design, development, and testing of drone systems.
• Experience in university teaching, course development, and student supervision with appropriate pedagogical skills.
• Proven ability to attract external research funding as a principal investigator or key contributor.
• Strong publication record in leading international journals and conferences.
• Demonstrated experience in international research projects and collaborations with academic and industrial partners.
• Experience as a reviewer for leading international journals and conferences.\n- International research experience outside the institution where the PhD was completed is an advantage.

Work Conditions and Benefits

• Contract: Temporary appointment for an initial 3-year period.
• Training: Completion of the Lecturer Training Programme during employment.
• Salary: Determined by the collective agreement based on objective and gender-neutral criteria; starting salary and range will be provided during recruitment.
• Flexibility: Potential for exemption from time registration (self-organizer status) based on individual assessment.\n- Location: Odense campus, offering a vibrant student life and a growing robotics community.