PhD scholarship in AI-augmented Systems Engineering – DTU Construct

About the opportunity

Join a growing research lab at DTU Construct to develop and safety-test AI tools for engineering work. You will work at the frontier of AI-augmented Systems Engineering, in close cooperation with national and international industry, government, and academic partners. The project’s focus is to design and validate an AI assistant that creates and reasons over a machine-readable SysML 2.0 system model, turning rigorous Systems Engineering into a fast and affordable process for small engineering teams. You will have access to state-of-the-art knowledge and resources, including frontier models and local AI compute.

Salary and benefits

• 3-year full-time employment with salary and appointment terms based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
• Access to state-of-the-art knowledge, frontier models, and local AI compute
• A rewarding and challenging job in an international, inclusive, and stimulating environment
• Opportunity to publish in leading journals and conferences in engineering design and Systems Engineering
• Access to monthly free relocation seminars for practical matters of moving to Denmark

Who can apply?

• Must hold a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or an equivalent degree
• Prior experience in systems engineering and/or developing practical AI-based solutions is expected
• A strong passion for both systems engineering and AI tool development
• Hands-on experience in industry cooperation or relevant work experience is a strong plus
• Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree but must receive it before starting
• All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or ethnic background are encouraged to apply

Required documents

• Cover letter motivating the application
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma in English, including an official description of the grading scale
• An outline of a research plan (maximum 5 pages) discussing practice motivation, state and gaps in literature, research methods, and three core academic contributions
• Samples of academic writing (approximately 10 pages, ideally submitted or published papers)
• Two letters of recommendation (preferably one academic and one industry reference)

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted no later than 8 October 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 all required materials in English combined into a single PDF file

Additional information

• The starting date is 1 November 2026 or by mutual agreement.
• For further information, contact Josef Oehmen at jooehm@dtu.dk with 'PhD Position Inquiry' in the email subject.
• Open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to security and export control rules for critical technology.