SDU International PhD Positions in Design and Development of GaN Power Electronic Devices, Denmark

Bachelor's programmes

Begin your journey with a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). Read more about the various programmes and about studying at the university.

Benefits

The position offers a 3-year salaried PhD fellowship, with a competitive monthly salary, including pension. Depending on postgraduate experience, candidates may receive a higher salary step. The selected candidates will also benefit from a vibrant research environment and close collaboration with industry partners like Universal Robots, LEGO, and Novo Nordisk.

PhD-positions

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard.

Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment.

Benefits

The position offers a 3-year salaried PhD fellowship, with a competitive monthly salary, including pension. Depending on postgraduate experience, candidates may receive a higher salary step.

The selected candidates will also benefit from a vibrant research environment and close collaboration with industry partners like Universal Robots, LEGO, and Novo Nordisk.

How to Apply

Motivated letter of application (max. one page).

Curriculum vitae (CV) including education, experience, language skills, and reference contacts.

Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcripts of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language.

Publication list (if available).

Criteria: 

Hold a Master’s degree corresponding to the 3 + 2 Bologna process

Have a minimum weighted grade point average of 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the bachelor’s and master’s degree combined (or equivalent)

Demonstrate proficiency in academic English at a very high level

Have an educational background in political economy, political science, or a related field

Meet additional criteria outlined in the application guidelines.

The application  

The research proposal is considered the backbone of the application and should be very carefully prepared by the applicant. It may not exceed five pages and should include the following:

A  brief explanation of the aims of the project

An outline of relevant research questions

A positioning of the project in an appropriate research field

A description of the research literature within that field

An outline/explanation of the theories to be included