Assistant Professor in Electrochemical Energy Storage

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science AAU Energy a position as Assistant Professor in Electrochemical Energy Storage is open for appointment from 1st of May 2026 or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is 3 years between 1st of May 2026 to 30th of April 2029.

Your work tasks
The position is offered in relation to the research group Sustainable Power Electronics and Electrification and the Assistant Professor will be positioned to the section for Power Electronics System Integration and Materials.

Research will focus on the electrochemical and performance-degradation characterization of lithium-ion and post-lithium-ion batteries as well as solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs). The role also includes developing performance models and state-of-health estimation algorithms for these technologies. We expect the candidate to be actively involved in preparing both individual and consortium grant applications.

Teaching will primarily be in battery and SOEC energy storage technologies but also in other study groups at the University.

Your competencies
The ideal applicant has a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Material Science with application to electrochemical energy storage technologies. The applicant should document expertise in all the following topics:

• Performance and lifetime characterization of lithium-ion batteries
• Performance and lifetime characterization of solid oxide electrolysis cells
• Post-mortem analysis of commercial and laboratory cells
• Identification of aging mechanisms in lithium-ion batteries
• Synthesis of new materials for batteries or hydrogen-based technologies

Furthermore the candidate should demonstrate hands-on experience with different material characterization techniques such as: SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) Raman Spectroscopy XRD (X-ray diffraction) XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy). The candidate should have an interest in advancing fundamental understanding while contributing to applied research outcomes.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as assistant professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment.

Who we are
AAU Energy is a dynamic and internationally oriented research department at Aalborg University dedicated to developing clean and sustainable energy systems. Our research spans electrical thermal and mechatronic energy technologies and we work closely with industry and academic partners 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 approximately 300 staff members from diverse national backgrounds including 25 administrative staff and regularly hosts 3040 guest researchers from around the world. We offer advanced laboratory and workshop facilities and a collaborative environment that supports innovation knowledge sharing and professional development.

Learn more about AAU Energy at .

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 PhD diploma)
• List of publications with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. Youmay attach a maximum of five publications. If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) you must submit a co-author statement see template for co-author statement
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine or guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed the applicant must enclose the reasons for this.
• Dissemination qualifications including participation on committees or boards participation in organisations etc.
• 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.

For professional information please contact Associate Professor Daniel-Ioan Stroe
Other questions please contact HR AAU Energy: .

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).

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.