We offer a unique opportunity to join CoaST as a part-time Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of coatings and environmental sustainability. The position is expected to correspond to approximately one-third of a full-time position, equivalent to 10 hours per week.
At CoaST, we are actively integrating environmental sustainability into all aspects of our research and daily operations. A key element of this effort is the ability to quantify the environmental impacts of our scientific developments, including coatings and related technologies. Such insights are essential for guiding decision-making and ensuring that sustainability considerations play a central role when evaluating and prioritizing alternative research and development pathways
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be on strengthening the department’s competences within environmental sustainability in relation to coatings technologies.
You will work with close colleagues and with both academic and industrial partners in Denmark as well as abroad. We expect you to:
You are high performing, visionary and thrive on turning exiting challenges into solutions based on curiosity and an open mind for entering new paths when necessary. You have a natural flair for driving things forward on you own, and you like to create results based on knowledge sharing and positive teamwork.
As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in chemical engineering, materials science engineering, coatings science or a closely related discipline in an area associated with coatings technology.
In addition, we are looking for a candidate with a substantial background from the coatings industry, enabling the person to contribute practical industrial knowledge and perspectives to the research group.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
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 employment is part-time and corresponds to approximately one-third of a full-time position, equivalent to 10 hours per week. The period of employment is 2 years.
The starting date will be October 1st 2026 or soon after.
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Further information
Further information may be obtained from centre leader Professor Kim Dam-Johansen, tel.: +45 4525 2845, kdj@kt.dtu.dk
You can read more about The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at www.kt.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
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 13 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:
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.
The Hempel Foundation Coatings Science and Technology Centre (CoaST) was established at the Technical University of Denmark, DTU, as per 1 January 2017, based on a generous donation by the Hempel Foundation. CoaST Research Centre supports development, production and use of high performance organic coatings. Working along the whole value chain, CoaST research activities cover organic, polymer based coating technologies from raw materials over formulation, test and characterization to production and application.
The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU is a leader in innovative teaching and research, built on core technical subjects and engineering scientific disciplines. The teaching and research covers separation processes, reaction engineering, dynamics and process regulation, process and facility planning, unit operations, heat transmission, fluid mechanics and applied thermodynamics. The Department enjoys very close relations with international partners, and especially a wide range of industrial companies
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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.
