About the opportunity
At the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU Construct), we are seeking a Tenure Track Researcher in Advanced Turbomachinery within the Section of Thermal Energy. The section conducts research in close collaboration with industrial and academic partners, focusing on the optimization of energy conversion technologies supporting the green transition. Research areas include power generation, refrigeration and heat pump systems, internal combustion engines, biomass utilization, energy storage, electrified transport systems, and industrial electrification. The work involves advanced analysis, modelling, and optimization of thermal systems and components based on thermal-fluid sciences, with particular emphasis on high-efficiency turbomachinery, advanced heat transfer, thermodynamic cycle innovation, and digitally enabled design and optimization.
Salary and benefits
- Appointment based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
- Supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff
- Part of DTU’s Tenure Track program providing a structured career path
Who can apply?
- Must hold a PhD degree or equivalent as a formal qualification
- Strong profile in thermal sciences based on a mechanical engineering background
- Demonstrated research experience at postdoctoral or researcher level in turbomachinery
- Experience in the conceptualization, modelling, design, and optimization of turbomachinery
- Proven ability to lead the publication of research results in leading international journals
- Teaching and supervision experience required
- Fluent in at least one of the working languages (Danish or English) with an expectation to master both in time
Required documents
- Application (cover letter)
- Vision for teaching and research for the tenure track period
- CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID
- Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)
When to apply
- Application deadline is 6 November 2026 at 23:59 Danish time
- Starting date is 1 February 2027 or according to mutual agreement
How to apply
- Open the link to apply on the official Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal
- Fill out the online application form
- Attach all required materials in English combined into one single PDF file
Additional information
- 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
- Further information can be obtained from Professor Fredrik Haglind
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…
- Early-career researchers with a strong mechanical engineering background and a focus on thermal sciences or turbomachinery.
- Candidates who have postdoctoral experience and a proven track record of publishing in high-impact international journals.
- Researchers interested in building bridges between academia and industry through green transition and sustainable energy projects.
What should you think carefully about?
- Relocation to Denmark is required as the position is based at DTU in Kgs. Lyngby.
- Candidates must commit to learning both Danish and English over time as part of the university's dual working language requirement.
- The position involves a formal tenure track evaluation process and teaching obligations alongside independent research.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This tenure track position is ideal for an ambitious early-career researcher looking to establish an independent research profile, secure external funding, and build long-term academic or industrial leadership in advanced thermal energy systems.
Our take
Early-career researchers with expertise in turbomachinery, a completed PhD, and a strong publication record should strongly consider applying. Those without a background in thermal sciences or teaching experience will find this position less suitable.
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