Are you ready to develop, refine and lead cutting edge technological and methodological solutions for industrial decarbonization? Are you seeking to establish your career as scientists and looking for the best possible foundations to fulfil your ambitions?
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites exceptional candidates to apply for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in Data-driven thermodynamics for Industrial Decarbonization.
This is a unique opportunity to build a research career that encompasses advancement and application of engineering thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow, from micro to macro-scale, with focus on next-generation of thermal technologies. Applications areas might include, but not limited to, clean generation & conversion of high temperature heat, advanced energy storage, thermal management, and innovative operation and control strategies.
We seek candidates with a strong background in the field of applied thermodynamics (fluids, components, process scales) aided by computational methods as the necessary foundation to venturing and expanding the field through modern approaches in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
The appointment is hosted by the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (DTU Construct) and it is anchored in the Thermal Energy Section (TES), a leading environment conducting fundamental and applied research in thermal sciences, thermal processes and thermal technologies.
You will assume a role focused on strengthening the Section’s mission of advancing thermal sciences to drive technological developments towards a carbon neutral society.
A central component of the position will be cutting-edge research in conception, development and implementation of advanced thermodynamic methods that leverage data-driven techniques (PINNs, Scientific ML, data-driven optimization, etc.) to surpass traditional techniques for discovery, design and optimization of thermal technologies, seeking necessary experimental validation approaches that ensure translation of the research into innovation.
Your primary key responsibilities will include:
The position involves working with nearby colleagues at DTU Construct as well as active engagement with leading academic and industrial partners in Denmark and internationally. The candidate will contribute to research initiatives with significant scientific depth and societal relevance.
Applicants must hold a PhD in Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, and present a strong record of scientific excellence. This includes peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and/or presentations at major international conferences, funding application experience, collaborations, along with documented experience in teaching and supervision.
You must be responsible for the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.
As formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).
You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:
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.
Starting date is as soon as possible (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.
The position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process here.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information may be obtained from Head of Section Prof. Björn Anders Gustav C Erlandsson acerl@dtu.dk and Prof. Adriano Sciacovelli adrsc@dtu.dk.
You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at www.construct.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.
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 October 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:
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.
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