About the opportunity
At DTU Centre for Technology Entrepreneurship, you will help build the research foundation for a new strategic initiative entitled Engineering Leadership Pathways, an educational initiative aimed at strengthening engineers’ capabilities to lead technological development and organizational change in an increasingly complex world. Your research during the postdoc period will investigate how technological expertise is incorporated into top management in a changing world, characterized by high uncertainty. Through case studies of top management in established technology-intensive companies as well as board and management work in deep-tech startups and scaleups, you will generate knowledge about how technological expertise is brought into play in strategic decision-making spaces. You will work closely with a parallel postdoc researcher and other senior researchers at the Division of Business and Technology Studies at DTU MAN.
Salary and benefits
- Appointment 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
- 2-year period of employment
- Affiliation with a leading technical university globally recognized for research, education, and innovation
Who can apply?
- Hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) as a formal qualification
- Documented qualifications in organizations and management, organization studies, technology and innovation management, entrepreneurship, business strategy, leadership, knowledge management, organizational behavior, or related fields
- Proficiency in qualitative research methods, case study research, interviews, fieldwork, and/or other practice-based approaches to studying organizations
- An internationally oriented research profile, documented through a PhD dissertation and/or research publications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage productively with both academic and non-academic stakeholders
- Strong analytical and academic writing skills
Required documents
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
- List of publications
- A project description of no more than 3 pages, including references
When to apply
- Application deadline is no later than 30 September 2026 (23:59 Danish time)
- Starting date is January 1st, 2027
How to apply
- Open the online application link by clicking 'Apply now'
- Fill out the online application form
- Attach all required materials in English in one single PDF file
Additional information
- Job ID: 8028
- Job Category: VIP B
- As DTU works with research in critical technology subject to security and export control rules, 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…
- Holders of a PhD degree with a research profile in organization studies, entrepreneurship, business strategy, or technology management.
- Scholars proficient in qualitative research methods, case study research, and practice-based organizational approaches.
- Researchers capable of engaging with academic and non-academic stakeholders on technological leadership.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position requires a 2-year full-time commitment based on-site in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.
- Applicants must submit a detailed project description of no more than three pages alongside their publications.
- Open-source background checks may apply due to critical technology regulations.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This 2-year postdoc allows researchers to build foundational insights into engineering leadership and management strategies within technology-intensive firms and deep-tech startups.
Our take
Postdoctoral researchers with a strong qualitative background in management or entrepreneurship should apply by September 30, 2026.
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