Associate Professor or DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Electric Components in Modern Power Systems - DTU Wind

Do you want to shape the future of electric power engineering and inspire the next generation of engineers? Join us to advance research on electrical components and their interaction and role in modern transmission and distribution systems. We combine cutting-edge research, modelling, experiments and field validation with direct impact on the integration of new technologies into real-world power systems.

As part of a dynamic research ecosystem at the forefront of the green transition, you will have the opportunity to pursue your ideas, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to a sustainable energy future. We offer a vibrant and inclusive environment that values creativity, teamwork, and personal growth, and we encourage you to bring your vision and ambition to the table.

We are committed to helping you grow into a leading academic within your field. You will be our key academic person within electric components in power systems, and you are expected to grow in the position and develop a recognized portfolio of activities within teaching, student supervision, research and innovation in close collaboration with industry and academic colleagues. Applicants applying for the position as DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor will receive guidance and support to build a strong academic profile and prepare for promotion to Associate Professor.

Responsibilities and qualifications 
Your overall focus will be to strengthen our expertise in electric power components as they function within power systems and subsystems, supporting their integration, operation, and development, in particular seen in the light of a changing, dynamic power system with increasing use of converters at all levels.

The position covers the research area of component- and subsystem-level phenomena in HVDC and HVAC grids, addressing challenges such as transients, overvoltages, harmonics, and component reliability. It may include the development and validation of time-domain models - using tools such as EMT, PSCAD, and RTDS - to analyze transmission subsystems and the interactions between components, including events driven by converters and protection systems. Other topics may include insulation coordination and compatibility across components and vendors in hybrid HVAC/DC contexts. Furthermore, you may design and carry out laboratory and field verification campaigns, for example on component characterization and performance in interaction with the grid, collaborating closely with industry stakeholders to ensure practical relevance and impact. We expect your scientific background to be aligned with the described field.

The position will leverage ongoing partnerships and funding within among others endurance of cables and accessories under transients in future HVDC systems, insulation coordination in HVAC/DC grids, and reliable operation of hybrid transmission lines with many OHL/cable sections. We have a strong international focus, actively engaging in global research collaborations, partnerships, and networks to advance knowledge and innovation in our field. The environment will enable you to quickly establish yourself in the role and accelerate both your professional development and research activities.

You will have the opportunity to benefit from our advanced computational tools and facilities, including PSCAD, RTDS and high-performance computers, as part of our PowerLab facilities (http://www.powerlab.dk). You may also take benefit of our involvement in offshore wind energy activities like the innovative Bornholm Energy Island project (http://www.balticenergyisland.com), and access to real-life power system measurements.

Your primary responsibilities will be to:

• Teach and supervise BSc and MSc students and contribute to course and curriculum development.
• Lead fundamental and applied research in collaboration with PhD students and relevant collaborators.
• Contribute to innovation and potential scientific advice activities.
• Attract research funding, execute research projects and collaborate with academic colleagues and industry, nationally as well as internationally.
• Contribute to the section, division and department operation.

You will be responsible for the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to communicate competently in both. International candidates who are not fluent in Danish will be supported through language courses.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities and expect that you:

• Act with high personal integrity in the best interest of the organisation
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