About the opportunity
The Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE), Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (DME), and part of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark, offers two part-time positions, 14 hours per week from December 1, 2026, to June 31, 2027, as Student Assistants for the area of electric drives. The Student Assistant should have knowledge of basic electric machines and control, and assist in control algorithm development, motor simulation, modeling and design, and power electronics converter activities.
Salary and benefits
- Salary determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and SUL (National Union for Student Teachers in Government Service)
- Compensation based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, level of responsibility, and qualification requirements
- Part-time schedule of 14 hours per week
Who can apply?
- Must be enrolled as a student in a higher education program at a university or another recognized higher education institution
- Should have knowledge on basic electric machines and control
Required documents
- Cover letter (maximum 5 MB, in Adobe PDF format, and must not contain civil registration / CPR number)
- CV (maximum 5 MB, in Adobe PDF format, and must not contain civil registration / CPR number)
- Transcript of grades (or enrollment confirmation if an examination has not yet been taken, in Adobe PDF format, without civil registration / CPR number)
When to apply
- Application deadline is Monday, November 16, 2026, at 23:59
- Employment period runs from December 1, 2026, to June 31, 2027
How to apply
- Prepare required documents in Adobe PDF format ensuring all civil registration (CPR) numbers are crossed out
- Submit your application through the official online recruitment portal by the deadline
Additional information
- For further information about the position and the application procedure, please contact Associate Professor Ramkrishan Maheshwari via phone at +45 6550 1686 or email at ramkrishan@sdu.dk
- All attached files must not contain CPR numbers; if present, they must be crossed out
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Enrolled students in engineering or related technical disciplines with foundational knowledge of electric machines and motor control
- Candidates looking for structured, part-time academic work closely aligned with cutting-edge industrial electronics and power conversion research
- Students proficient in simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is strictly part-time at 14 hours per week for a fixed duration running from December 2026 through June 2027
- Applicants must be physically located to work in Sønderborg, Denmark, or be prepared to commute
- Active enrollment in a recognized higher education institution is a strict mandatory prerequisite
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity fits students seeking to gain practical, hands-on research and development experience in industrial electronics alongside their ongoing studies. It offers valuable exposure to hardware-software co-design, motor control, and power converter technologies within an established university research center.
Our take
Enrolled engineering students with a background in electric drives and availability for a part-time schedule in Sønderborg should strongly consider applying before the November 2026 deadline. Those not currently enrolled in higher education or unable to commit to the fixed contract dates will find it less suitable.
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