About the opportunity
DTU Compute is seeking a full-time Senior Officer for EU Research & Innovation to join the Dynamical Systems section. In this role, you will coordinate complex, international Horizon Europe projects in the energy sector, support grant and proposal writing, and act as a connector between the section and the wider department. You will help the team turn ideas into funded projects, spot relevant funding opportunities, and build winning partnerships. The position is for a 3-year period, based at the DTU campus in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, with a preferred starting date of November 1, 2026.
Salary and benefits
- Exciting and challenging position in an international academic environment
- Opportunity to work closely with leading researchers and external partners
- Salary and appointment terms based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
- Negotiable supplements in accordance with DTU's salary structure for scientific staff
- A workplace that encourages initiative, personal development, and a healthy work-life balance
Who can apply?
- Relevant degree (e.g., engineering, energy, environmental science, business, social science, or similar)
- At least 10 years of experience managing or coordinating research and innovation projects, with a track record of leading projects end-to-end
- Hands-on experience with EU-funded projects, ideally Horizon Europe or Horizon 2020, including large multi-partner consortia
- Solid understanding of the energy and electricity sector, power grids, renewable energy integration, flexibility, and system operation
- Demonstrated ability to support grant and proposal writing, structuring, and coordinating contributions
- Strong coordination, stakeholder-management, and communication skills in written and spoken English
- Structured, proactive, and independent working style with diplomatic navigation skills
- Preferred: Experience in a coordinator role on an EU project
- Preferred: Familiarity with EU reporting and financial tools (e.g., Funding & Tenders Portal, SyGMa, cost reporting, and timesheets)
- Preferred: Knowledge of the Danish or wider Nordic energy landscape, or of the grid/TSO-DSO context
- Preferred: Experience working in or alongside a university or research organisation
- Preferred: Additional language skills, particularly Danish or another European language
Required documents
- Motivated application
- CV
- Exam certificates
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted no later than September 27, 2026, at 23:59 Danish time
How to apply
- Click the 'Apply now' link on the official job portal
- Fill out the online application form
- Attach your motivated application, CV, and exam certificates
Additional information
- The period of employment is 3 years on a full-time basis
- Preferred starting date is November 1, 2026, or according to mutual agreement
- Open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to security and export control rules for critical technology research
- For additional information, contact Head of Section Razgar Ebrahimy at +45 2469 1179
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…
- Professionals with at least 10 years of experience in research and innovation project management.
- Experts in EU-funded projects, specifically Horizon Europe or Horizon 2020.
- Those with a solid understanding of power grids and renewable energy integration.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is a fixed-term 3-year contract.
- The position is on-site in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.
- Candidates should verify the specific reporting tools (SyGMa, etc.) they are familiar with.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a bridge between high-level research and administrative coordination. It is an ideal fit for a professional looking to manage complex, multi-partner international consortia and support grant acquisition within the energy and electricity sector.
Our take
A strong choice for seasoned project managers with deep expertise in Horizon Europe and the energy sector who want to transition into a university research environment.
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