Associate Professor in Green Energy and Process Control Engineering

at  Aalborg Universitet

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as Associate Professor in Green Energy and Process Control Engineering is open for appointment from 1 March 2025 or soon hereafter.

JOBBESKRIVELSE

Aalborg University contributes to the knowledge building of the global society as well as the development of prosperity, welfare and culture of Danish society. This is accomplished through research, research-based
education, public sector services and knowledge collaboration. Aalborg University educates students for the future and activities are based on a dynamic and transformative collaboration with the surrounding community.
AAU Energy is a dynamic engineering research department in continuous growth and inspiring surroundings. AAU Energy has a very international environment and covers all areas of clean and sustainable energy
systems of the future within electrical, thermal and mechatronic energy technology. AAU Energy has campuses in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, this position is in Esbjerg.
Esbjerg plays a central role in establishing an industry within the topics of sustainable energy transition and power-to-x, as the current offshore industry in Denmark is centralized around Esbjerg due to its geographical
location close to the North Sea.
The mission is to be world leading in both research and research-based education of the energy engineers of the future. AAU Energy has approx. 300 employees of many nationalities, of which 25 are administrative
staff. In addition, AAU Energy constantly has approx. 50-70 guest researchers from around the world.
Research and teaching are in the absolute world elite in the field of energy, and we have extensive and leading workshop and laboratory facilities, where research and innovation are carried out in direct collaboration with industry to a great extent.
The position is offered in relation to the research program"Offshore Process Control& Cybernetics” and the Associate Professor will be positioned to the“Esbjerg Energy Section” in Esbjerg. Research areas will be within process control and optimization with a special focus on green energy technology such as green and synthetic fuels. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the position, the applicant should have strong engineering qualifications in energy systems, with expertise in some of the
following topics: Process modeling, control engineering, applied mathematics, multivariable data analysis, test and validation, and instrumentation. Experience with plant-wide process analysis, renewable energy systems and green fuels, advanced monitoring, and fluid dynamics will be advantageous. Writing funding proposals and project management will also be a requirement in this position.

Teaching will primarily be in Aalborg University’s study programmes in Energy, Applied Industrial Electronics, Offshore Energy Systems, AI and Autonomous Systems, and Risk Safety Management, but also in other study programmes at the University. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the educations, the candidate must be able to cover teaching in some of the following subjects:

• Fundamental control theory
• Mechatronic and process modelling
• Statistical and experimental test and validation
• Real-time programming
• Digital and analogue Input-Output(IO) analysis
• General system and process engineering
• Instrumentation and signal processing
• Experimental testing in laboratories and fast prototyping

Expertise in student supervision is beneficial as a substantial part of the teaching is supervision of student project groups. Aalborg University’s teaching philosophy is based on problem-based learning(PBL), and,
therefore, knowledge and experience with project-based supervision and PBL(or similar) teaching techniques are preferred.
Within energy engineering the department is seeking competencies on carbon capture, carbon utilization, green fuels, and similar process systems. Here, documented collaboration between industry and academia
is valuable, as well as experience with funding and project management.
You may obtain further professional information from Head of Section, Simon Pedersen,+45 30663663, spe@energy.aau.dk.
Read more about AAU at www.aau.dk.
Read more about the AAU Energy at www.energy.aau.dk.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The level of qualification for Associate Professors shall correspond to the level, which can be achieved on the basis of the appointment as Assistant Professor, but may be achievable in other ways. The appointment presupposes that the applicant can demonstrate original scientific production at an international level as well as documented teaching qualifications. Appointment to the position requires that both research and teaching qualifications are at the requested level. The two qualifications will be given equal and principal priority in the overall assessment.

The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 10 publications.
• Teaching qualifications described in the teaching portfolio. If this is not enclosed the applicant must include an explanation for its absence.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position.
• References/recommendations.
• Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online” button below.
Shortlisting will be applied. After the review of any objections regarding the assessment committee, the head of department, with assistance from the chair of the assessment committee, selects the candidates to be assessed. All applicants will be informed as to whether they will advance to assessment or not.
AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.
For further information concerning the application procedure, please contact HR-Servicecentre EST by mailest-ef-hr@adm.aau.dk
Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force, teaching portfolio and procedures can be seenhere.

Please refer the Job description for details