About the opportunity
If you are looking to advance both theory and practice of advanced systems engineering with the help of AI, then come and join our growing group at DTU Construct. We are looking for individuals that are not only excited about developing and applying advanced requirements management methods, but also about developing new AI tools that make it easier for engineers and engineering organizations to adopt them. This project focuses on high-impact products in the medical and healthcare domain and will bridge a user-centric Design for Dignity approach with the strict requirements of advanced systems engineering. You will have access to state-of-the-art knowledge and resources to both frontier models as well as local AI compute in our group, working in close collaboration with partners in the MedTech and healthcare sector.
Salary and benefits
- Salary and appointment terms based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
- 3-year period of employment
- Access to state-of-the-art knowledge and resources, including frontier models and local AI compute
Who can apply?
- Hold a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree
- Bring some prior experience in requirements engineering and/or developing practical AI-based solutions
- Demonstrate a passion for both requirements engineering and AI development
- Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree but cannot begin before having received it
Required documents
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- An outline of a research plan (maximum 5 pages) discussing practice motivation, state and gaps in the academic literature, research methods, and the three core academic contributions over the duration of the PhD
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
- Samples of academic writing, approximately 10 pages, ideally submitted or published papers
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably one from an academic and one from an industry reference contact
When to apply
- Application deadline is no later than 15 September 2026 (23:59 Danish time)
- Preferred starting date is 1 November 2026 or by mutual agreement
How to apply
- Open the link "Apply now" on the job portal
- Fill out the online application form
- Attach all required materials in English combined into one single PDF file
Additional information
- Further information may be obtained from Josef Oehmen via jooehm@dtu.dk with "PhD Position Inquiry" in the email subject.
- 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…
- Candidates with a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) and experience in AI-based solutions.
- Those interested in the user-centric "Design for Dignity" approach in medical technology.
- Researchers who are passionate about requirements engineering.
What should you think carefully about?
- A master's degree is required; you cannot start the PhD before the degree is officially received.
- Qualified candidates may be subject to open-source background checks due to security rules.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a long-term academic goal for those wanting to pursue a three-year funded PhD in Denmark, bridging the gap between AI tools and human-centered systems engineering.
Our take
A competitive PhD scholarship for those with a background in requirements engineering and AI, focusing on the intersection of healthcare and systems engineering.
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