Job Description

Work across biomedical engineering, biology and human physiology while shaping a research group and a degree programme. Anchored in DTU Health Tech’s Drug Delivery and Sensing section (IDUN), this part-time (50%) Associate Professorship combines Group Leader and engagement in design of the BSc programme in Medicine and Technology. Through the Technical University Hospital (TUH) ecosystem, you will connect DTU, University of Copenhagen and regional hospitals, turning clinical needs into research, education and innovation.

Responsibilities and qualifications

Your research will bridge biological function and clinical needs with engineered solutions. Biomedical interfaces may include ingestible and implantable devices, sensing and actuation systems, and technologies supporting robot-assisted or minimally invasive procedures. Work may span anatomical phantoms and ex vivo tissue models to in vivo preclinical studies, with AI and data-driven methods integrated into systems.

The position includes;

• Establish and lead a research group, including building the team, secure external funding and establish and maintain international collaborations.
• Engage in the development of BSc in Medicine and Technology at DTU, including bringing clinical workflows, systems engineering and device innovation into the curriculum through collaboration with UCPH and hospital partners in the TUH (Technical University Hospital) organization.
• Build clinical, engineering and industry partnerships and translational infrastructure, moving research toward clinical utility and new MedTech ventures.

We seek an academic leader whose education and career span includes both engineering and medicine. You must have a background in Medicine and Technology, or an equivalent biomedical engineering background with substantial experience within biology and human physiology.

Other expected qualifications are:

• A strong record at the biology–physiology–engineering interface, including translational MedTech research and preclinical validation
• Experience with educational leadership and development of medical education or related health-technology education, preferably connected to Medicine and Technology or a comparable interdisciplinary programme
• Research experience across technical, medical and hospital environments, including experience in research management, supervision of students, securing external funding, innovation, and dissemination

As formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) as well as academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding an assistant professorship and documented didactic/pedagogic training.

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Experience and quality of teaching
• Research experience
• Research vision and potential
• International impact and experience
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures

The position is part-time (50%), with starting date as soon as possible or by agreement.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Professor and Head of Section Anja Boisen, aboi@dtu.dk

You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.dtu.dk

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark

Application procedure

Please submit your online application no later than 8 September 2026 (23:59 Danish time)

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• Vision for education and research
• CV including employment history, list of publications indicating scientific highlights, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/)
• Educational leadership portfolio including documentation of programme and curriculum leadership
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

You can learn more about the recruitment process here

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Health Tech
DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Tech’s expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques, across digital health and biological modelling, to biopharma technologies. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 people, 140 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 160 people, of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.