About the opportunity
Join us in building a new research lab that develops and safety-tests AI tools for engineering work, running on local compute infrastructure that we build and control ourselves. You will be part of the team shaping the lab’s research agenda, its infrastructure and its industry network. You will work with us at the frontier of AI-augmented Systems Engineering, in close cooperation with our national and international industry, government and academic partners. Our goal is to make the rigor of professional Systems Engineering affordable and available to all engineering teams.
Salary and benefits
- Appointment based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
- Supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU's salary structure for scientific staff
- 2-year period of employment in a full-time position
Who can apply?
- Must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) as a formal qualification
- Passion and competence in developing and validating AI models and harnesses, designing engineering pilots, operating local AI compute, creating local infrastructure for safety testing, supervising students, integrating teaching, publishing, and contributing to funding applications
Required documents
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
- List of publications
- Portfolio description of computational Systems Engineering tools and industry projects
- 2-page statement of research interests
- 1-page statement of teaching experience and interests
When to apply
- Application deadline is no later than 8 October 2026 (23:59 Danish time)
- Starting date is 1 November 2026 or according to mutual agreement
How to apply
- Open the online application link
- Fill out the online application form
- Attach all required materials as one PDF file in English
Additional information
- 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.
- Further information may be obtained from Josef Oehmen via jooehm@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…
- PhD holders with a specific passion for developing and validating AI models within engineering contexts.
- Researchers experienced in operating local compute infrastructure and designing engineering pilots.
- Candidates interested in shaping a new lab's research agenda and collaborating with industry and government partners.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is on-site in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, requiring relocation if not already local.
- The work involves critical technology, meaning candidates may be subject to security and export control background checks.
- The role is a fixed 2-year appointment, which should be considered in the context of long-term career planning.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers a unique chance to work at the intersection of AI and Systems Engineering within a new, well-supported lab. It is perfect for a researcher aiming to build a portfolio of industry-relevant tools while gaining experience in lab management, student supervision, and large-scale funding applications.
Our take
Highly recommended for AI researchers who want to apply their skills to physical engineering systems. Those seeking remote work or long-term tenure-track stability may find this fixed-term, on-site role less ideal.
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