Postdoc or Research Assistant in Vertical Power Delivery Modules for Next‑Generation HPC Systems - DTU Electro

An exciting opportunity is available in the Electronics Group at DTU Electro. We invite applications for a 2-year fully funded Postdoctoral or Research Assistant position, supported by the Danish EUDP project “RePower-HPC.”

Future AI and high-performance computing (HPC) systems demand unprecedented power levels driven by massive data processing. A key challenge is enabling efficient and compact power modules capable of supporting these workloads. The RePower-HPC project aims to reshape the landscape of power delivery by developing next-generation, energy-efficient vertical power modules for advanced HPC platforms.

This position will focus on innovative power architectures, advanced circuit topologies, magnetic component optimization, and integrated packaging solutions that push the boundaries of efficiency and power density for future AI computing.

Responsibilities and qualifications
As part of our research team, your expertise will contribute directly to solving some of the most pressing challenges in power delivery for AI and HPC systems. You will work on designing high-efficiency, compact vertical power modules and shape solutions for next-generation AI factories. 

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Investigating optimal power architectures for an 800 V bus in next-generation AI infrastructure. 
• Developing high-efficiency, high-density power converters, including novel circuit topologies and integrated matrix transformers. 
• Performing circuit-level simulations, such as LTspice (or similar), and FEM simulations using ANSYS Maxwell. 
• Designing PCBs, building converter prototypes, and conducting experimental validation and testing.

This project is conducted in close collaboration with industrial partners. Therefore, an open and collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams are essential. Entrepreneurial interest or motivation toward start-up activities will be considered a plus.

We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive research environment. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders who wish to help shape the future of power electronics.

As a formal qualification, if you are applying for postdoc position, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). If you are applying for research assistant position, you must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. 

Salary and terms of employment 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

Starting date is 1 May 2026 or as soon as possible. The period of employment is 2 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Professor Ziwei Ouyang, ziou@dtu.dk, and Professor Michael A. E. Andersen, maea@dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Electro at www.electro.dtu.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 10 April 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter, please specify whether you are applying for Postdoc or Research Assistant)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas in English:
  • For Research Assistant applications: MSc 
  • For Postdoc applications: MSc/PhD
• List of publications 
• Documentation of personal power electronics laboratory experience (e.g. proof of your experimental prototypes and brief introduction and contribution)  

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Electro has 300 employees with competencies in electrical and photonics engineering. As one of Europe’s largest public research departments, DTU Electro covers a multitude of research disciplines within nanophotonics, lasers, quantum photonics, optical sensors, LEDs, photovoltaics, ultra-high speed optical transmission systems, bio-photonics, acoustics, power electronics, robotics, and autonomous systems.

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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.