About this role
Would you like to be a part of a dynamic team, working with future energy systems? At the Faculty of Energy Technology, a position as Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Digital Twin in Electrical Systems for Power-to-X Processes is available within the pioneer center “ CAPeX . The position is open from 1st of November 2026 or soon hereafter. Aalborg University has been ranked as the best university in Europe within energy research and is among the very top universities worldwide in this field. Job Description 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 has campuses in both Aalborg and Esbjerg. The tenure ship is in Aalborg. AAU Energy spans the entire research chain from fundamental research within energy materials to large-scale Power-to-X systems. 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. You can read more about AAU Energy and the research groups at AAU Energy: https://www.energy.aau.dk/ The mission is to be world leading in both research and research-based education of the energy engineers of the future. AAU Energy has around 300 employees of many nationalities, with 28 being administrative and 17 technical staff. In addition, AAU Energy constantly has some 50-70 guest researchers from around the world. AAU Energy offers highly qualified candidates an attractive career path via tenure-track. Tenure-track assistant professors are appointed for a period of six years with the prospect of performance-based promotion to a tenured position as Associate Professor. Tenure-track assistant professors are expected to have international academic standing, demonstrating acclaimed competitive research, and/or have a recognized high potential for future impact. The successful candidate will be based at Energy, AAU – Aalborg Campus and will play a leading role in establishing a new research group with a strong focus on multi-scale digital twins for electrical systems, including their interaction with advanced loads such as Power-to-X (P2X) processes. The research will address key challenges related to performance, reliability, stability, control, and degradation mechanisms in integrated electrical energy and conversion systems. The position is designed to strengthen our research platform through complementary experimental and theoretical competences, and the candidate is expected to contribute to both modelling and validation activities (e.g., hardware-in-the-loop, real-time simulation, and experimental setups). AAU has already made significant investments in research hardware and facilities supporting this area, and additional investments are expected in the coming years. Funding opportunities include both external grants and participation in strategic initiatives such as the CAPeX Pioneer Center. Key Research Areas The candidate will contribute to developing and applying digital twins (data-driven and physics-based) with emphasis on modelling, control, optimization, and real-time implementation , for example within specific Power-to-X applications . Relevant domains include (but are not limited to): Electrical power conversion and power electronics Transmission and distribution systems , grid dynamics, and stability Electrochemistry, thermochemistry, and catalysis linked to P2X processes Renewable energy production and storage systems Real-time simulation and hardware-/software-in-the-loop approaches Grid and market integration of P2X systems supported by digital twins Teaching Teaching will primarily be within Electrical Engineering , with potential contributions to other study programmes at the university depending on expertise and departmental needs. What can we offer? A dynamic and inspiring working environment An onboarding program Focus on career development An International Staff Unit that supports international applicants to positions at AAU, such as residence and work permit for you and your family, local network, tax, public healthcare, child benefits and allowance, etc. Read more about International Staff Unit at www.isu.aau.dk Support for job search and identification of career opportunities for accompanying spouse/partner Location in Aalborg, a beautiful and safe city which has a lot to offer such as easy access to nature, culture The candidate should have a sound background in a relevant area of energy engineering or similar e.g., electrical, control or chemical engineering, AI and preferably relevant work experience from industry or academia. The candidate should preferably also document an understanding of electric power systems, power electronics, control and grid-connected services. Irrespective of the academic background, the candidate must document how his previous research has been applied to energy processes, technologies, or systems. Modelling experience and competences will be highly prioritized, as well as documented skills in laboratory work related to the real-time simulation and implementation of process control in control/hardware-in-the-loop applications. As it is expected, the successful candidate will take a leading role in establishing a strong research group within electrochemistry and electrode performance and degradation studies. Strong collaborative skills combined with personal ambition and drive are key ingredients in making it successful. Qualification requirements Applicants for a tenure track assistant professorship must have academic qualifications