About the opportunity
DTU Chemistry (DTU Kemi) is looking for a dedicated colleague to join their fundraising and research support team. In this role, you will support researchers in securing external grants and ensure professional administration and financial follow-up on research projects. You will play a central role in creating the best conditions for research that addresses major societal challenges in medicine, food, materials, energy, and the environment. The position is versatile and independent, combining advisory services, coordination, and project administration within a highly collaborative, international research environment.
Salary and benefits
- Employment as a Special Consultant (Specialkonsulent) with an average of 37 working hours per week
- Salary and terms of employment in accordance with the collective agreement for academics in the state (AC TAP)
- Possibility to negotiate allowances according to DTU's salary structure
- A varied job in an exciting international environment with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility
- Active investment in both professional and personal competence development
- A supportive work environment with nine dedicated administrative colleagues
Who can apply?
- Relevant higher education at the Master's level (kandidatniveau)
- Experience with fundraising, grant administration, and financial project follow-up
- Ability to prioritize and plan tasks in a busy and unpredictable daily routine
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in both Danish and English (written and spoken), as many researchers are international and most applications are in English
- Knowledge of public and private foundations is preferred
- Experience from a university or research environment is an advantage
- Experience with budgeting and financial management is preferred
- Familiarity with digital tools and administrative systems
Required documents
- Motivated application letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Diplomas / Exam certificates
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted online no later than September 30, 2026, at 21:59 PM
- Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis
How to apply
- Click on the 'Apply Now' link on the official job portal
- Fill out the online application form
- Attach your motivated application, CV, and diplomas/exam certificates
- Submit the application before the deadline on September 30, 2026
Additional information
- The position is expected to be filled by November 1, 2026.
- The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.
- All interested candidates, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or ethnic background, are encouraged to apply.
- As DTU conducts research in critical technology, special rules regarding security and export control apply, and open-source background checks may be conducted for qualified candidates.
- For further information, contact Head of Administration Helle Højgod Meinertz at hhome@kemi.dtu.dk or tel. +45 93515106.
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…
- Candidates with a Master's level education and experience in fundraising and grant administration.
- Professionals fluent in both Danish and English with a background in university or research environments.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires managing a busy and unpredictable daily routine with high autonomy.
- Qualified candidates may be subject to open-source background checks due to security regulations.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role fits a professional seeking a versatile administrative career in an international research environment, focusing on securing external funding for societal challenges.
Our take
Professionals with a Master's degree and strong grant administration experience should apply; those without fluency in both Danish and English are less suitable.
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