Tenure Track Professorship (W1) "Intelligent Control Theory for Power Electronic Converter Systems"

Overview

The University of Stuttgart seeks to appoint a Tenure Track Professorship (W1) titled “Intelligent Control Theory for Power Electronic Converter Systems”. The professorship is affiliated to the Institute of Robust Power Semiconductor Systems (ILH). It shall represent the field of Intelligent Control Theory for Power Electronic Converter Systems in academic research and education. The professorate addresses outstanding junior scientists in their early career phase.

In particular, several of the following topical areas shall be covered:

• Power electronic converter systems for energy technology (including the challenges of integrating renewable energies into the smart grid and applications in the field of PowerToX), for mobility systems (including aerospace) and for automation technology
• Intelligent control technology for power electronic systems, e.g. model-based or predictive control systems, use of AI methods in control systems, integration into the Internet of Things
• Circuit topologies for increased efficiency, reliability and robustness of power electronic converter systems
• Control engineering models of converter system applications such as drive systems
• Digital twins of power electronic converter systems and the associated applications

Responsibilities

In the context of teaching, it is expected to take over the curricular courses in the field of intelligent control theory for power electronic converter systems and power electronics in the basic and advanced courses in German and English. In addition to teaching, active acquisition of third-party funding and the assumption of tasks in academic self-administration are expected.

The professorship is part of the Joint Federal Government-Länder Funding Programme for Junior Academics. The position is a tenure track position leading to an appointment as a W3 professor in case of a positive evaluation. The requirements for employment listed in § 51 Baden-Württemberg university law apply.

Qualifications

We are looking for a person with an outstanding track record of high-ranking scientific publications or patents with international visibility. For a qualitative assessment of academic accomplishments, a short description of the three most important scientific achievements (no longer than one page) should be submitted. Conceivable successes include research, teaching, science and society, knowledge and technology transfer, inventions and patents, software development, or spin-offs.

Application Process

The application materials should include the CV, scans of diplomas, a short summary of scientific and teaching accomplishments, a structured list of publications, the track record of successful research grants, and a short statement on current and planned research activities, as well as copies of certificates. Applications should be submitted online via the indicated portals by January 6, 2026, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Prof. Kai Peter Birke. Postal applications may be sent to Universität Stuttgart, Berufungsmanagement, Keplerstraße 7, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany. For questions, please contact Prof. Georg Rademacher (Institute of Electrical and Optical Communications).

Information on the collection of personal data in accordance with Article 13 of the GDPR can be found in the privacy notice.

Equity and Inclusion

The University of Stuttgart is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women are strongly encouraged. Severely challenged persons will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.

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