About the opportunity
Are you dreaming about a career as a researcher in composite materials? Then the new PhD position at DTU might be what you are looking for. We work on crack growth in composites materials at a high international level and offer you the possibility for establishing you as an up-coming scientist in this field and make important contributions to science by being part of an exciting work environment that has the focus on scientific excellence. The position will cover both finite element modelling and experimental work in the laboratory, with emphasis on the transition from stable to unstable crack growth in damage tolerant materials. The workplace for the position will be the Risø Campus in Roskilde, Denmark.
Salary and benefits
- Fully funded 3-year PhD scholarship position with salary based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
- Opportunity to work in a leading international technical university environment focused on scientific excellence.
- Participation in cutting-edge research within the Department of Wind and Energy Systems.
- Option to join monthly free PhD relocation to Denmark startup zoom seminars.
Who can apply?
- Must 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.
- Must document experience in theoretical background in solid mechanics, proficiency in FEM modelling, and theoretical background in composite materials based on long fibres.
- Ability to collaborate effectively, synthesize complex information, and communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing.
Required documents
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma in English including official description of grading scale
- All materials combined into one single PDF file
When to apply
- Application deadline is no later than 4 October 2026 (23:59 Danish time).
- Expected starting date is 1 January 2027.
How to apply
- Open the application link and fill out the online application form.
- Prepare all required application materials in English as one single PDF file.
- Submit the complete online application through the official DTU career portal before the deadline.
Additional information
- Applicants may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
- Open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to special rules for security and export control in critical technology research.
- Further informal inquiries can be made to Bent F. Sørensen (bsqr@dtu.dk), Ruben Erives (riea@dtu.dk), or Ignacio Marti (imarti@dtu.dk).
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…
- Holders of a two-year Master's degree (120 ECTS) in a relevant field.
- Candidates with documented experience in solid mechanics and FEM modelling.
- Those with a theoretical background in long-fibre composite materials.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is on-site at the Risø Campus in Roskilde, Denmark.
- The project involves a combination of both finite element modelling and experimental laboratory work.
- Background checks may be conducted due to the security rules for critical technology.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This 3-year PhD scholarship allows you to establish yourself as a scientist in the field of damage-tolerant composite materials. It is a strong choice for those aiming for a career in high-level academic or industrial research focusing on crack growth and FEM modelling.
Our take
An excellent fit for Master's graduates in solid mechanics or composite materials who want to pursue a high-level research career in wind energy technology.
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