About the opportunity
At DTU Entrepreneurship, you will join a new research program on the role of universities and entrepreneurial ecosystems in building deep tech startups and scaleups. Your primary focus will be to develop a comprehensive database and conduct new research on how university innovation ecosystems influence the performance and scaling of deep tech university spinouts. You will carry out independent, high-quality research leveraging this data, collaborate on academic papers aimed at high-impact journals, and engage with stakeholders in the Danish and international deep tech arena.
Salary and benefits
- Two-year employment period in a rewarding and challenging international environment
- Salary and terms of employment based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
- Negotiable salary supplements in accordance with DTU's salary structure for scientific staff
- Academic freedom tempered by responsibility in an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture
Who can apply?
- Must hold a PhD degree or equivalent
- Ideal candidate holds a PhD in entrepreneurship, innovation studies, economics, management, or a related social science discipline
- Experience with quantitative data collection and analysis
- Highly organized and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
- Fluency in English is required
- Experience with large datasets is appreciated but not required
- Open to all interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or ethnic background
Required documents
- Application (cover letter)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD in English)
- List of publications
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted no later than September 25, 2026, at 23:59 Danish time
How to apply
- Open the official application link by clicking 'Apply now'
- Fill out the online application form
- Attach all required materials in English compiled into one single PDF file
Additional information
- Further information can be obtained from Associate Professor Lars Alkrsig via email at lalk@dtu.dk
- As DTU works with research in critical technology, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for security and export control purposes
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…
- PhD holders in entrepreneurship, innovation studies, economics, or management.
- Researchers with strong quantitative data collection and analysis skills.
- Those interested in the Danish and international deep tech arena.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is a fixed-term two-year contract.
- Candidates should be aware that open-source background checks may be conducted for security purposes.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is an ideal opportunity for a recent PhD graduate looking to establish a professional research profile in the intersection of university innovation and entrepreneurship. By building a landmark database and publishing in high-impact journals, you can solidify your academic trajectory in deep tech ecosystems.
Our take
Highly recommended for PhDs in social sciences or economics who want to build a high-impact dataset on deep tech scaling and transition into a senior research role.
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