Job Description

DTU Space seeks a researcher to investigate and develop methods for precise and resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Time (PNT).

The researcher will work with detection, characterization, and mitigation of GNSS spoofing and jamming attacks. Furthermore, the researcher is also expected to work on models and methods for improved RTK and PPP positioning.

The position is anchored in the division of Geodesy and Earth Observation (GEO). In this position, you will be at the forefront of research within navigation, positioning, and disturbances of GNSS signals. An important part of your work will be to provide research-based advice towards the geodetic authorities. Furthermore, you will take part in teaching and are expected to support innovation within your area.

Responsibilities and qualifications

You are expected to contribute to:

• Research in PNT and disturbances that impact GNSS.
• Research in methods and algorithms for jamming and spoofing, including detection, localization, and mitigation
• Research in GNSS error sources for improved RTK and PPP positioning,
• Research-based teaching in GNSS, geodesy, and surveying. The teaching must be conducted in both Danish and English at both bachelor’s (BSc) and master’s level (MSc)
• Supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD projects
• Research-based advice towards the geodetic authorities, including activities with the Agency for Climate Data (KDS) and the Danish Defense. You may become subject to a security screening.
• Support innovation within PNT and GNSS. Either you or support to students and colleagues

It is considered an advantage if you have a national and international network within PNT and GNSS and are interested in expanding collaboration. Strong communication skills will be an asset. Our research at DTU focuses on being of use to society, we expect that you will contribute to outreach activities where research will be communicated to the public.

You should be familiar with programming in Python and have experience with the simulation of GNSS signals and software-defined receivers.

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 a 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

Start date is 1 November 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter.

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 Research Group Leader Daniel Olesen, danole@space.dtu.dk or Head of Division Michael Schultz Rasmussen, msr@space.dtu.dk

You can read more about the Division at www.space.dtu.dk/english/research-divisions/geodesy-and-earth-observation You will be a part of the Geopositioning and Navigation research group.

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 9 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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