Assistant-Associate Professor in Power Conversion

A sustainable society is an electrical society. Electrification of transportation, heating in the built environment, and especially industrial heat and processes is essential to achieving CO₂ reduction targets and combating climate change. Power conversion technologies play a critical role in enabling this transition, particularly for heavy transport, industrial heating, power-to-X (including hydrogen), and direct electrification of chemical processes. This position offers the opportunity to lead research that addresses the technical challenges of large-scale electrification and grid integration.

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As an Assistant/Associate Professor, you will:

• Lead research on grid integration and stability for converter-dominated networks, focusing on fleets of grid-forming inverters and their dynamic behavior.
• Develop methods to interface intermittent renewable energy sources with continuous industrial demand, including coupling with batteries, thermal storage, and hydrogen systems.
• Investigate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) challenges, including harmonic resonance and mitigation strategies for interference caused by high-frequency switching.
• Contribute to the development of grid codes for converter-based technologies and industrial applications.
• Address infrastructure challenges by creating planning tools and strategies for grid reinforcement and connection requirements at distribution and transmission levels.
• Collaborate with industry to ensure solutions meet reliability and power quality standards without disrupting critical industrial processes.
• Secure research funding from national and international programs and build strong partnerships with industry.
• Contribute to TU/e’s educational mission by teaching courses in power electronics and supervising BSc, MSc, and PhD students.

In this role, you will contribute to the ambition of the Beethoven program to educate top talent and strengthen research across the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

The ideal candidate:

• Holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Has a strong research track record in power electronics, grid integration, and industrial electrification.
• Demonstrates expertise in one or more of the following:
  
  • Grid stability and power quality for converter-dominated systems.
  • Integration of renewables with industrial processes and energy storage.
  • Electromagnetic compatibility and harmonic resonance mitigation.
  • Development of grid codes and compliance strategies.
  • Infrastructure planning for large-scale electrification.
• Shows leadership potential and ability to operate in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Has experience in securing research funding and collaborating with industry.
• Shows affinity with teaching and willingness to obtain the University Teaching Qualification.
• Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills.

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, this is scale 11 to 14, min. €4,728 max. €8,673 gross per month (on a full-time basis).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• A dedicated mentoring program to help you get to know the university and the Dutch (research) environment.
• A Development Track with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professor. If you have a more senior profile, a tailor-made career proposal will be considered.
• High-quality training programs for academic leadership and teaching.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and partner career support.

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please contact the hiring manager prof.dr.ing. Guus Pemen, Full Professor at TU/e, via A.J.M.Pemen@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact Thomas Slegers, Senior Recruiter, via t.slegers@tue.nl or +316 1483 5214.

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