Job Description

This position focuses on investigating the complex relationships between advanced composite manufacturing processes and the resulting mechanical performance of polymer-based composites. The role emphasizes expertise in curing kinetics, viscoelastic behavior, and the formation of process-induced defects that affect structural integrity and long-term durability. Using a combination of experimental techniques and computational modeling, the candidate will contribute to the development of optimized composite systems designed for high-performance applications, with a particular emphasis on wind energy technologies.

Responsibilities and qualifications

As a tenure-track researcher, responsibilities for this position will include:

• Contributing to the advancement of research in curing dynamics, viscoelastic modeling, and process-induced effects in polymer composites.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team of ~34 researchers, engineers, PhD students, and technicians to drive innovation in composite materials and manufacturing.
• Expanding and consolidating industrial partnerships focused on manufacturing optimization and performance enhancement of composite materials.
• Successfully attracting external funding to support research in composite processing and its impact on mechanical behavior.
• Publishing high-quality scientific work in international journals, with emphasis on curing, viscoelasticity, and composite performance.
• Engaging in teaching activities and supervising students in related fields of materials science and mechanical engineering.
• Disseminating research findings both internally and externally, contributing to the broader academic and industrial community.
• Contributing and leading education activities on composite manufacturing

You must contribute to 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:

• Research experience
• Experience and quality of teaching
• 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 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

Further information may be obtained from Head of Section, Anthony Fraisse +4593511564 / antf@dtu.dk, Senior Researcher, Robert Pierce / rsapi@dtu.dk

You can read more about DTU Wind & Energy Systems at www.vindenergi.dtu.dk/english

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

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 August 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 teaching and research for the tenure track period
• CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/)
• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

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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