About the opportunity
If you are establishing your career as a scientist in Marine Hydrodynamics & Mooring and are looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions, it is right in front of you. At DTU Construct, we are looking for a highly motivated Postdoc to join us in a recently granted Horizon Europe project where DTU is a partner. The position offers an exciting opportunity to develop next-generation digital twins for offshore wind infrastructures based on physical and data-driven models. Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competencies in modelling offshore floating infrastructures and their positioning systems in ocean environments, working closely with academic and industrial partners across Europe.
Salary and benefits
- Appointment based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
- Negotiable supplements in accordance with DTU's salary structure for scientific staff
- A two-year period of employment
- An international and rewarding work environment focused on academic excellence
Who can apply?
- Must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) as a formal qualification
- Strong background in marine hydrodynamics and mooring or related fields
- Substantial experience in modeling floating offshore wind infrastructures
- Proactive approach, ability to work independently, and strong sense of accountability
- Effective collaboration skills and the ability to disseminate results across academic and industrial networks
Required documents
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
- List of publications
- All materials must be combined into one PDF file in English
When to apply
- Complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 September 2026 (23:59 Danish time)
- Expected starting date is January 1, 2027, or according to mutual agreement
How to apply
- Open the application link ("Apply now")
- Fill out the online application form
- Attach all required materials in English as one PDF file
Additional information
- Open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to research in critical technology subject to export control rules.
- Further information can be obtained from Associate Professor Yanlin Shao at yshao@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…
- Holds a PhD degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Has a strong background in marine hydrodynamics and mooring.
- Possesses substantial experience in modeling floating offshore wind infrastructures.
What should you think carefully about?
- Structured as a two-year period of employment within a Horizon Europe project.
- Demands an on-site presence in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, requiring relocation if you are based elsewhere.
- Subject to open-source background checks given the context of research in critical technology and export control rules.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This postdoc position is tailored for early-career scientists aiming to build competencies in modeling floating offshore wind infrastructures and positioning systems while collaborating across European academic and industrial networks.
Our take
Postdoctoral candidates specializing in marine hydrodynamics, mooring, or digital twins for offshore wind should strongly consider applying, while those without a completed PhD or relevant modeling experience will not meet the formal requirements.
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