PhD Positions (4+4) available at SDU Center for Energy Informatics

The SDU Center for Energy Informatics is currently seeking highly qualified and motivated individuals for open 4+4 PhD positions. 

The starting date is 1 September 2024 and applicants must be enrolled in a master’s programme at the Faculty of Engineering, SDU and have completed the first year of the master’s programme at the time of enrollment in the PhD School to be eligible for a 4+4 PhD position. 

The application deadline is 1 June 2024 at 23.59 (CET/CEST) 

The SDU Center for Energy Informatics is a leading research center that focuses on the development of innovative solutions for the green transition of the energy sector. We are dedicated to advancing the understanding and research of energy informatics through the development and application of innovative technologies and methods.

As a PhD student at the SDU Center for Energy Informatics, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects in the field of energy informatics, contribute to the state of the art of the field, and develop your skills as an independent researcher. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers and industry partners, and to participate in a vibrant and supportive research community.

The ideal candidate for the PhD position should have a strong academic background in a computer science or energy engineering related field. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong ability to work independently and in a team. The successful candidate should have a passion for energy informatics and a desire to make a significant contribution to the field through their research.

If you are interested in applying for a PhD position at the SDU Center for Energy Informatics, please submit your application, including a CV, by the application deadline.

We look forward to receiving your application and to the opportunity to support your growth and development as a researcher in energy informatics.

Contact

For more information about the PhD positions and the SDU Center for Energy Informatics, please visit our website https://www.sdu.dk/en/energyinformatics or contact Head of Center, Professor Bo Nørregaard Jørgensen at [email protected].

If you experience technical issues, you must contact [email protected].

Application procedure

Before applying the candidates are expected to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students, SDU information on How to apply, and Faculty information on How to apply – Academic staff.

The application must be in English and must include:

• Completed TEK PhD application form for 4+4 applicants. Find the form at the Faculty website.
• Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Find the form at the Faculty website.
• Motivated personal application. 
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Verified copies of the official bachelor diploma and transcripts of exams, both the original documents and in professional English translation. 
• An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish) for bachelor’s degree.
• Verified copies of current master's transcripts of records from University of Southern Denmark. 

The application may also include:

• References, you're welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.
• List of publications and maximum 2 examples of relevant publications (in case you have any publications).

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee or an expert. Shortlisting may be applied. Only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the faculty. Interviews and tests may be part of the selection process.   

Conditions of employment 
To be considered for the position it is required that the applicant is enrolled in a master’s programme (kandidatuddannelse) at the Faculty of Engineering, SDU, and has completed the first year at the time for enrollment.

The 4+4 PhD fellowship programme is divided into a 22 month grant period followed by an employment period. When the master's degree (kandidatuddannelse) is achieved and you as least have attained a grade of 10 (Danish scale), you will be employed at the same terms as a 3-year PhD fellowship. Read about Work and salary conditions. 

The enrollment and employment will cease without further notice at the end of the 4-year period. A PhD fellow is not allowed to have any kind of sideline employment, while enrolled as PhD fellow at the faculty.

Employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD Research Fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information about salary and conditions of employment. 

The successful candidate will be enrolled at SDU in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order). 

The application deadline is 1 June 2024 at 23.59 (CET/CEST) 

Formalities

• All files must be in English.
• Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.
• The application and CV must not exceed 10 MB. 

The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.