Research Assistant in Semiconductor Manufacturing and Materials

At AAU Energy a position as Research Assistant in Ga2O3 semiconductor manufacturing and materials is open for appointment from August 15th 2026 or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is 2 years.

Your work tasks
The position is offered in relation to the research program Power Electronic Packaging Materials and Emerging Applications and the Research Assistant will be positioned to the section for Power Electronics System Integration and Materials.

Research areas will be within applied semiconductors and materials. The specific tasks involve manufacturing Ga2O3 diode and transistor semiconductor devices using the Minimal Fab from Yokogawa material and electrical property characterization. Semiconductor device manufacturing using Minimal Fab from Yokogawa and operation of clean room equipment. Experience with test equipment and electrical characterization of manufactured devices for break - down voltage and current-voltage characterization.

Your competencies
The applicant must have a relevant professional and/or educational background within material physics at master degree level with solid state physics courses including materials and semiconductors. Experience with manufacturing semiconductors both Ga2O3 diodes and transistors using the Minimal Fab are required.
Experience with material characterization and device characterization of manufactured devices including break - down voltage tests and current-voltage characterization.

Who we are
AAU Energy is a research department at Aalborg University dedicated to the development of clean and sustainable energy systems. Our activities cover electrical thermal and mechatronic energy technologies and we work closely with industrial partners and other academic environments to address real-world energy challenges.
The department is located in both Aalborg and Esbjerg and this position is based at the Aalborg campus.
AAU Energy employs around 250 staff members at different career stages and from a broad range of national backgrounds. This creates an international and interdisciplinary research environment with many opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing. English is widely used as the working language in research and teaching which makes it straightforward for international colleagues to integrate.

We offer access to advanced laboratory and workshop facilities and an environment where you can develop your academic profile through research teaching and collaboration with both Danish and international external partners. As a workplace we value a collegial and inclusive culture with room for professional discussion initiative and mutual support in everyday work.

New colleagues whether they come from elsewhere in Denmark or from abroad can draw on the
universitys support services related to relocation housing and practical matters. Aalborg University offers general onboarding support to all new employees as well as dedicated support for international staff through its International Staff Unit (ISU). You can read more about relocation support and services here: University also offers Danish language courses to support international employees in settling into both the workplace and Danish society. International employees typically can attend Danish language courses during their first years in Denmark (depending on individual eligibility and national schemes).
You can read more about AAU Energy at .

Qualification requirements
Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at masters degree level.

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application stating reasons for applying qualifications in relation to the position and intentions and visions for the position.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Diplomas (masters degree diploma and potential PhD diploma).
• List of publications. Youmay attach a maximum of 5 publications (optional). **Delete if ENG TECH SUND. You must submit a co-author statement see template for co-author statement.
• Documentation of teaching qualifications (optional).
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position.
• References/recommendations.

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore everyone regardless of personal background and orientation is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions
If you have any questions about the position you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

For professional questions please contact Stig Munk-Nielsen .

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview. Interviews are expected to be held during July
2026.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires ensuring the safety compliance and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers students and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights new solutions to societal problems and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.