DTU Tenure Track Researcher in Climate Change Impacts on Pavement Infrastructure DTU Sustain

DTU Sustain invites applications for a Tenure Track Researcher position in the Geotechnics and Geology Section. We seek an emerging research leader with the vision and ambition to develop an internationally recognized research programme dealing with modelling climate change impacts on pavement infrastructure and investigating adaptation strategies to address these impacts.

Responsibilities
The Section for Geotechnics and Geology at DTU Sustain is seeking a new scientific staff member to lead research in thermomechanical modelling of pavement infrastructure with particular emphasis on quantifying climate change impacts and enhancing resilience to extreme weather events such as heat waves cold spells prolonged rainfall and permafrost thaw. Additional aspects to consider include safety digitalization and innovative/non-traditional paving materials.

The successful candidate should contribute to the following activity areas:

• Thermal mechanical hydraulic acoustic and optical/reflectance modelling of pavement infrastructure under diverse weather conditions
• Laboratory and outdoor testing including the analysis of data from underground as well as overground sensors
• Attracting research funding and participating in research-based consultancy
• Co-supervision of student projects at the BSc MSc and PhD levels

Dissemination of research results is expected through journal articles conference papers engineering reports conference presentations collaborative work at the national and international levels and services to public administrations and industry.

Educational responsibilities primarily involve supporting student projects. Of lesser/secondary importance to the position are classroom teaching activities e.g. developing new teaching materials delivering lectures and writing/grading exams.

The work is based at Lyngby Campus with possible short-duration duties at other DTU campuses such as Ballerup and Sisimiut (Greenland). Lastly the candidate is expected to actively seek collaboration with researchers within the Section researchers from other sections within Sustain and with researchers from other departments at DTU.

Qualifications

Area of expertise: A PhD in engineering dealing with thermo-mechanical modelling preferably with application to pavement expertise in: (i) working withnumerical tools e.g. Comsol GeoStudio Abaqus or Ansys; (ii) working with sensors and with sensor-acquired data; and (iii)proficiency in math software e.g. Matlab and Maple and coding in open programming languages and C.

Academic competences:Ability to conceptualize and lead independent research questions.A strong publication record relevant to the field that demonstrates a high level of involvement in writing peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers. Track record of presenting at international conferences. Experience in securing external research funding. Some experience in supervising or co-supervising students and classroom teaching.

Personal-professional competences. Strong communication skills both written and oral. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team. Structured and self-driven approach to work. Good interpersonal skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. Curiosity initiative and a proactive mindset. Project management experience with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Fluency in English and preferably some command of other European languages.

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 ofProfessional addition supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTUs salary structure for scientific staff: start date is January 1 2027 (or according to mutual agreement); this is a full-time position.

The position is part of DTUs Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment processhere.

You can read more about career paths at DTUhere.

Further information
If you would like additional information about the position please contact the head of the Geotechnics and Geology section at DTU Sustain Associate Professor Eyal Levenberg:

You can read more about DTU Sustain at you are applying from abroad you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU atDTU Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 18 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 teaching and researchfor the tenure track period
• CV including employment history list of publications H-index and ORCID (see portfolioincluding 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.

DTU Sustain - Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering - is one of the largest university departments specializing in environmental and resource engineering in Europe. The department conducts research development & scientific advice and provides educational programs and service to society. We are working to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies methods and solutions and to disseminate this knowledge to society and future generations of engineers. The Department has approximately 300 staff from more than 50 nationalities.

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