Postdoc in AI-Driven Grid Flexibility Coordination and Energy Storage Integration

Jobbeskrivelse
At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU ENERGY, a position as Postdoc in AI-Driven Grid Flexibility Coordination and Energy Storage Integration, is open for appointment from 01.03.2026 to 31.08.2027 (18 months) or soon hereafter with possibility of extension.

Your work tasks
The position is based on strong collaboration with highly involved industrial partners and is offered in relation to the Offshore Renewable Energy Systems research group. The Postdoc will be positioned in the Esbjerg Energy Section. Research areas will focus on AI-driven control systems, grid-forming inverter technologies, and intelligent energy storage integration using second-life EV batteries. As a Postdoctoral Researcher in AI-Driven Grid Flexibility Coordination and Energy Storage Integration, your main tasks will include:

• Develop AI-driven control strategies for grid-forming inverters to enhance grid flexibility, reliability and stability.
  • Apply machine learning and AI tools for the battery system health estimation and maintenance prediction and integrate analytics into energy and battery management systems.
  • Collaborate with industrial partners on validation through hardware-in-the-loop testing and real-world demonstrations.
  • Contribute technical evidence for compliance standards and publish research in leading journals and conferences.

Contacts

• Amin Hajizadeh: +4599407746,
• HR - AAU Energy:

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications. If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), you must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment, please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine orguidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this .
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

We offer advanced laboratory and workshop facilities, and a collaborative environment that supports innovation, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
Learn more about AAU Energy at www.energy.aau.dk.

The department is located in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, and this position is based at the Esbjerg campus. AAU Energy employs approximately 300 staff members from diverse national backgrounds, including 25 administrative staff, and regularly hosts 30–40 guest researchers from around the world.

Who we are
AAU Energy is a dynamic and internationally oriented research department at Aalborg University, dedicated to developing clean and sustainable energy systems. Our research spans electrical, thermal, and mechatronic energy technologies, and we work closely with industry and academic partners to address real-world energy challenges.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

Your competencies
The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics and control with strong focus on AI and machine learning and should be able to design and validate advanced control strategies for grid-forming inverters, apply AI and machine learning to battery health prediction, and contribute to integration of energy storage into flexible grid architectures. You will work closely with industrial partners, so the ability to translate research into practical solutions and communicate clearly across disciplines is essential. Personally, we value someone who is proactive, structured, and open to teamwork in a dynamic, international environment. You should be motivated to publish high-quality research and engage actively in project meetings.

Ansøgningsfrist
14-02-2026

Ref. nummer
2026/52

Afdeling
Department of Energy