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PhD in Thermal Modeling and Advanced Solutions for High-Power Modules and Magnetic Components Aalborg University in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
This is a full-time, three-year PhD stipend/employment position. Salary and employment terms follow the Danish state collective agreement for academic staff and the PhD Fellow salary structure. The position includes a three-month mutual probationary period. No specific stipend amount or tuition coverage is stated.
Deadline
Nov 10, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
Aalborg University
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Aalborg University is offering a three-year, full-time PhD stipend in thermal modeling and advanced thermal-management solutions for high-power modules and magnetic components. The position is based at the Aalborg campus in Denmark within AAU Energy, the Section of Power Electronics Systems and Materials, and the Sustainable Power Electronics and Electrification research programme.
The PhD project is part of the GreenMag project and focuses on megawatt-class planar magnetic components for future electrification systems. The research will address thermal behaviour, heat-transfer mechanisms, cooling concepts, material choices and thermal reliability while maintaining required electrical and magnetic performance. Activities include multiphysics and finite-element modeling, experimental validation, prototype development, laboratory testing and integration into realistic power-converter systems.
The successful candidate will collaborate with academic and industrial partners, publish results in international journals and conferences, and contribute to teaching and supervision. Applicants should hold a relevant master's degree in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Energy Engineering or a closely related field. Experience with thermal analysis, power electronics, magnetic component design, COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS, prototype development or experimental work is advantageous. Strong analytical skills and good written and spoken English are required.
The PhD programme requires 30 ECTS of PhD courses, teaching or knowledge dissemination, and an external research stay outside Aalborg University, preferably lasting 3–6 months. The position is available from 1 December 2026 or soon thereafter. Applications must include a motivation statement, CV, bachelor's and master's diplomas with grades, and other relevant documents. The deadline is 10 November 2026.
Funding details
This is a full-time, three-year PhD stipend/employment position. Salary and employment terms follow the Danish state collective agreement for academic staff and the PhD Fellow salary structure. The position includes a three-month mutual probationary period. No specific stipend amount or tuition coverage is stated.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master's degree qualifying them for enrolment in a PhD programme, with a relevant background in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Energy Engineering or a closely related field. Strong analytical, modelling and problem-solving skills are required, along with comfort using numerical tools for thermal and multiphysics analysis. Experience with thermal analysis, power electronics, magnetic component design, finite element tools such as COMSOL Multiphysics or ANSYS, experimental testing, prototype development or laboratory work is advantageous. Good written and spoken English communication skills are required. Applicants must be eligible for enrolment at the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science and complete the programme requirements, including 30 ECTS of PhD courses, teaching or knowledge dissemination, and preferably a 3–6 month external research stay.
How to apply
Prepare an application stating your motivation and qualifications, a CV, bachelor's and master's diplomas including grades, and any other relevant documents. Submit the complete application through Aalborg University's recruitment system using the direct application link before 10 November 2026.
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