Student Assistant Position at CIE – SDU Sønderborg
The Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a Student Research Assistant position (10 hours per week). This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated student to gain research experience in capacitor technologies. Starting date: as soon as possible for 1 year.
Research Area
The successful candidate will contribute to activities related to the fabrication and characterization of capacitors, including:
- Electrolytic capacitors
- Metallized film capacitors
The work will involve laboratory-based experiments, materials characterization, performance testing, and data analysis aimed at supporting the development of next-generation capacitor technologies.
Key Responsibilities
As a student research assistant, you will:
- Assist in the fabrication and assembly of capacitor prototypes.
- Perform electrical and materials characterization experiments.
- Collect, analyze, and document experimental data.
- Support laboratory maintenance and equipment operation.
- Collaborate with researchers, PhD students, and other team members on ongoing research projects.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- An educational background in Electronics Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Theoretical knowledge of advanced electronics.
- Hands-on laboratory experience related to capacitor fabrication and characterization.
- The ability to work independently and systematically in a research laboratory.
This position is an excellent opportunity for students who are passionate about electronics, materials science, and experimental research and wish to strengthen their academic and professional profile through hands-on involvement in cutting-edge research activities.
For further information about the position and the application procedure, please contact
Luciana Tavares, Associate Professor
Tel. +45 6550 1645
Email: tavares@sdu.dk
Last day to submit application is October 20th 2026 23:59
Employment shall take place in accordance with the framework agreement between the Ministry of Finance and SUL (National Union for Student Teachers in Government Service).
Application must include cover letter, CV and transcript of grades. All documents in connection with the application should not contain CPR number (civil registration number) – in that case, the CPR number must be crossed out.
Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, level of responsibility, and qualification requirements.
As an applicant, you are entitled to information regarding the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information is available during the recruitment process.
SDU does not request or obtain information about applicants' previous salaries.