About the opportunity
DTU Wind and Energy Systems is home to a strong international academic environment within research, innovation, education, and scientific advice, supporting the green transition and advanced electrical energy systems. The department is organized into four divisions and is currently seeking a Head of the Wind Energy Systems division. This division features strong competencies in meteorology, remote sensing, wind energy resources, systems engineering, renewable energy plants, scientific software development, and socioeconomic impact assessments. As Head of Division, you will oversee approximately 140 qualified employees, including PhD students, researchers, professors, development engineers, and administrative staff, and you will manage overall responsibilities for research, education, innovation, commercial activities, and the Risø Hybrid Power Plant. You will also participate in the department’s management group.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC)
- Opportunity for negotiated supplements according to DTU’s salary structure for managers (TAP)
- A rewarding and challenging leadership role in a globally leading international academic environment supporting the green transition
Who can apply?
- Background as an internationally recognized researcher and/or sector expert within one or more of the division's focus areas
- Proven management experience from a medium-large sized organization
- Good knowledge of the renewable energy sector, university-level education, and teaching
- Experience with management in a scientific or professional environment with an academic set of values
- Proven track record in obtaining external funding and maintaining an active professional network with academic and industry partners
Required documents
- Motivated application
- CV
- Exam certificates
When to apply
- Application deadline is 21 September 2026 at 23:59 Danish time
- Starting date is 1 November 2026 or according to mutual agreement
How to apply
- Open the 'Apply now' link on the official career site
- Fill out the online application form
- Attach your motivated application, CV, and exam certificates before the deadline
Additional information
- The workplace is DTU Risø Campus in Roskilde, Denmark.
- As DTU works with research in critical technology subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates.
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…
- Internationally recognized researchers or sector experts within wind energy, meteorology, or renewable energy systems.
- Professionals with proven management experience from a medium-to-large sized organization.
- Candidates with a demonstrated ability to secure external funding and maintain active academic and industry networks.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role demands heavy leadership responsibilities for roughly 140 employees and oversight of diverse academic, educational, and commercial activities.
- The workplace is located on-site at the DTU Risø Campus in Roskilde, Denmark, making relocation necessary if not already nearby.
- Candidates must undergo open-source background checks related to critical technology and export control regulations.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This leadership position fits senior academics or professionals aiming to direct a major research division and shape the future of renewable energy systems and the green transition at a renowned technical university.
Our take
Experienced academic leaders with a background in the renewable energy sector looking for a high-impact management role should strongly consider applying. Practitioners without substantial organizational leadership experience or those unable to relocate to Denmark will find this unsuitable.
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