The section Digital and

High-Frequency Electronics at the Institute of

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of

the University of Southern

Denmark (SDU) is opening a new position at the level of

Post-Doctoral Researcher. 

The application deadline is November 10,

2024, at

11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) 

The section focuses on conducting

research in digital and high-frequency electronics, embedded systems, control,

and communication, utilizing cutting-edge reconfigurable computing and sensors.

The aim is to develop next-generation electronics and computing solutions that

solve technology-related challenges in fields such as autonomous robots, drones,

IoT, smart grid, and healthcare.

The section is a vital component of our

educational programs in electrical engineering in Odense, offering Bachelor’s

and Master of Science degrees in Electronics Engineering. Currently, the

section focuses on two research fields: 1) Drones for Infrastructure

Inspections and Interactions (https://www.sdu.dk/da/diii ) and 2) Chip design and

Neuromorphic computing. Over the next few years, the section is expected to expand

to include at least 20 academics, including PhD students and engineers, to

support research, industrial collaboration, and educational activities. 

The SDU campus in Odense comprises five

faculties and soon also a large university hospital creating a great

concentration of academics and students facilitating interdisciplinary research

and rich student life. The city of Odense is culturally rich, surrounded by a

vibrant and growing robotics community, and highly livable with a green banked

meandering river cutting through the center and attractive residential areas.

Job Description

The position seeks an expert researcher

to develop next-generation drone systems capable of infrastructure monitoring

and self-recharging. Responsibilities include designing and testing control

loops and AI decision-making algorithms for real-time onboard execution. The

drone design must be validated across various conditions and environments.

Additionally, the role involves creating a graphical user interface for the

entire system.

Duties

As a post-doctoral researcher, your role

will encompass research and teaching. Your teaching responsibilities will

involve program coordination, course planning, and supervision of BSc and

master students in related fields. Additionally, you will be expected to

support the team in securing external funding. 

Qualifications Required

• 
  
  
• The
  
  applicant must hold a Ph.D. degree or be nearing completion of a Ph.D. in
  
  mechatronics, robotics, drones, or related fields.
  
  
• The
  
  applicant must possess relevant research expertise aligned with the
  
  position’s content and responsibilities.
  
  
• Knowledge
  
  in sensor fusion, onboard computing, and hardware acceleration is
  
  required.

For further information about the position, please contact

the Head of Digital and High-frequency Electronics Section, Professor Emad

Samuel Malki Ebeid, e-mail: [email protected].

Further information for international applicants about

entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

If you experience technical problems,

please contact [email protected].

Conditions of employment

Appointment as postdoctoral researcher

is temporary and for an initial 2-year period. Extension may be possible

depending on available funding.

The preferred starting date is January

1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.  

Employment as a postdoc requires

scientific qualifications at PhD level at the time of employment.

The successful applicant will be

employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and

the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on

salary and taxation.

Assessment and selection process

Read about the Assessment and

selection process. 

Applications will be assessed by an

assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied. Only shortlisted candidates

will receive a written assessment. Read about

shortlisting at SDU.

Interviews and tests may be part of the

process.

Application procedure

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how

to apply and specific faculty information

for application at the Faculty of Engineering.

Assessment of candidates is based on the

application material. Please include the following documents in English: 

• 
  
  
• A
  
  motivation letter that clearly explains the applicant's interest,
  
  qualifications, and motivation for the position (max. 2 pages). 
  
  
• Detailed
  
  Curriculum Vitae, including personal contact information, describing the
  
  research, along with any other relevant information.
  
  
• Certificates/Diplomas
  
  (master’s and PhD degree) – incl. transcripts of grades in Danish and/or
  
  English. 
  
  
• List of
  
  publications with the most relevant publications highlighted.
  
  
• Publications
  
  most relevant for the position. Please attach as one PDF-file for each
  
  publication (only full text publications (i.e. no links) can form the
  
  basis for assessment of the application).
  
  
• Up to
  
  three names and emails of researchers, who can provide an informed
  
  reference letter at short notice. (Reference letters and other relevant
  
  qualifications may also be included.)
  
  

Please apply via this website: Find job

UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivation letter shall be uploaded as

‘Cover letter’, Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’. All other

documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’. 

Documents must not contain a CPR number

(civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

The application and CV must not exceed

10 MB. 

The application deadline is November 10,

2024, at

11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) 

According to the University of Southern

Denmark’s internal guidelines, there must be at least three qualified

applicants to an academic position before it can be filled.

The University of Southern Denmark

wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone,

regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.