Centre of Industrial Mechanics, part of the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Sønderborg, invites applications for one or more 2-year postdoctoral positions in material characterization and additive manufacturing of metallic materials. The specific start date will be agreed with the successful candidates, preferably autumn 2026.

Workplace description

The Institute of Mechanical and Electrical engineering covers research and education spanning from fundamentals to applications of engineering science. All our courses are taught in English reflecting the fact that more than half of our students and staff are internationals. The SDU Centre for Industrial Mechanics is located at SDU's beautiful campus in Sønderborg, in the inspiring building of Alsion, which is a center for science, culture and learning in the heart of Sønderborg city and perched on the strait of water separating the island of Als from the mainland. The university has very close relations to the industry in Sønderborg, Southern Denmark and Northern Germany. A significant fraction of the projects in the center is conducted in close cooperation with the industry, which counts world leading companies in growing fields such as e-mobility, manufacturing, automation, climate solutions and energy efficiency.

At SDU Centre for Industrial Mechanics, research, education, and innovation are performed in teams of scientists and support staff with competences spanning a wide range of fields including applied cyber-physical systems, manufacturing, energy systems, modelling and mechatronic prototyping.

Your profile

To complement our team in smart structures and manufacturing, we are looking for one or more postdoctoral researchers with expertise in metal additive manufacturing and material characterization. In addition, experience in two or more of the following fields is preferred:

• Characterizing metal powder,

• Scanning electron microscope,

• X-ray computed tomography,

• Recycled metals.

The ideal candidate has experience with:

• Fatigue testing,

• Python scripting and programming.

Duties of the Position

• Establish a process of converting metal machining chips into metal powder usable for additive manufacturing,

• Evaluate different types and levels of contaminations on produced powder using different material characterization techniques,

• Perform fatigue testing on additively manufactured samples fabricated using chip-to-powder feedstock,

• Publish results in high-quality peer-reviewed international journals and present outcomes at international conferences and workshops,

• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners, contributing to joint research activities, project meetings, and collaborative proposals,

• Co-supervise Bachelor and Master students at SDU Centre for Industrial Mechanics, supporting their research and thesis works,

• Provide regular progress reports and milestone updates to the supervisor and project partners.

The candidate must have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or any other relevant Engineering discipline),

• Strong track record of publications in reputable peer-reviewed international journals in the field,

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English,

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international academic environment.

Contact information

For further information, please visit www.sdu.dk/ime and https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/cim and contact Associate Professor Lars Duggen, Head of Centre for Industrial Mechanics, tel. +45 6550 1640, e-mail: duggen@sdu.dk or Associate Professor Mohammad Malekan, tel. +45 6550 8607, email: malekan@sdu.dk.

If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support.

Reference letter

You should state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application if you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.

Application

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include: 

• Motivated application.

• Curriculum Vitae. 

• Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (original and an official English translation).  

• Complete list of publications.

• Publications most relevant to the position.

• Summary and documentation of experience in teaching, if relevant to the position. 

• A research statement may be included.

• References/reference letters may also be included.

• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be password protected. 

SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application must be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file). 

The application deadline is August 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST)

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an expert or assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.  Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation. Read about the Assessment and selection process.  

Employment terms

Appointment as a postdoc is temporary for an initial 2-year period. Extension may be possible depending on available funding.

Employment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level at the time of employment. Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state including the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for postdoc as described therein. 

Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, responsibilities, and qualification requirements. As an applicant, you are entitled to information about the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information will be provided during the recruitment process. SDU does not collect information on applicants’ previous salary. Further information on salary and taxation. 

Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.

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The University of Southern Denmark wishes its staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, is subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s).

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

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The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a 3-year position as a PhD in Design and Development of Optimized Power Electronic Converter. The position is located in the section of Electrical Engineering in Sønderborg within the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE). CIE is embedded in a powerhouse in electronics, which includes researchers and developers at universities and industries on both sides of the Danish-German border. The position starts on October 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, depending on the agreement with the successful candidate.

The application deadline is August 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM / 23.59 (CET/CEST) 

Power Electronics Group at CIE focuses on power conversion systems, e.g. P2X, wind power conversion, solar power conversion, which are essential for green energy transition. One of the main components in such a system is power electronic converter. We focus on the power converter design methodology to improve system efficiency and power density while ensuring cost effectiveness. Our goal is to create next-generation solutions that tackle key challenges in the industry.

We are looking for a motivated candidate for a PhD in the “Design and Development of Optimized Power Electronic Converter”. This research-industrial project focuses on Power converter design methodology to address challenges of increasing efficiency, reducing weight, volume and cost. The candidate will prioritize industry requirements in designing these converters. The role involves designing, developing, and demonstration of the power converters in collaboration with our industry partners.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art tools for simulation and design power converter and advanced power electronic components including SiC/GaN based devices. The candidate will also have opportunity to work with industry related problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Research & Learning: Develop expertise in advanced power electronics devices.

• Design methods: Develop novel design methods for power electronic converters involving advanced optimization methods

• Simulation: Learn advanced simulation tools such as Ansys to simulate and analyze the effect of parasitic inductance and capacitance in power converter design

• Experimental Work: Develop, demonstrate and test the power electronic converter.

• International Exchange: Participate in an international research exchange program (3 months to 1 year) at a partner university or research institute to gain new skills and enhance collaboration.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree (or nearing completion) in Electrical Engineering, electronics engineering, power electronics, or a related field.

• Basic knowledge of power converter topologies.

• Basic knowledge of digital control of power converters

• Experience or coursework in device simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB and Ansys) is a plus.

• Strong interest and willingness to learn experimental techniques for device fabrication and characterization.

• Experience with development of experimental setup.

• Proficiency in scientific writing and communication (English).

What is offered: The selected candidate will be offered a fully paid fellowship with a very competitive salary and excellent conditions to excel in their research.

Further information is available Associate Professor Ramkrishan Maheshwari, phone: +45 65 50 16 86, email: ramkrishan@sdu.dk 

If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support.

Application

Before applying the candidates are advised to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include: 

• Motivation letter stating your specific interest, motivation, and qualifications for the project in question (max. 2 pages) 

• Curriculum Vitae, describing research, publication, and teaching experience, computational skills, and including personal contact information.

• Master’s and Bachelor’s degree certificates or equivalent, including transcripts of grades (original and an official English translation). 

• Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants. Find the form at the Faculty website.

• Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Find the form at the Faculty website. 

• An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish). 

• Only for applicants from programmes that evaluate thesis/examination project by approved/not approved: An official written assessment of the thesis or dissertation project from the grade giving institution. The statement must clearly state that the candidate has been among the top 30 pct. in the graduation class for the study programme.

• List of publications and maximum 2 examples of relevant publications (in case you have any publications).

• References may be included, you're welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.

• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be password protected. 

SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application must be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file). 

The application deadline is August 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM / 23.59 (CET/CEST) 

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an expert. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.  Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation. Read about the Assessment and selection process.  

Enrollment and employment terms

Appointment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position, and the monthly gross salary incl. pension is 37.075 DKK. If you have relevant postgraduate experience, you may be placed on a higher salary step.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment is contingent on enrollment approved by the PhD School. Enrollment will be in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order). Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state including the associated circular on the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for PhD fellows as described therein as well as the Protocol on PhD fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). 

Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, responsibilities, and qualification requirements. As an applicant, you are entitled to information about the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information will be provided during the recruitment process. SDU does not collect information on applicants’ previous salary. Further information on salary and taxation. 

Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.

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The University of Southern Denmark wishes its staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, is subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s).

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.