Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Multiphysics Simulation and Design Optimisation

SDU Mechanical Engineering (SDU ME) invites applications for Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Multiphysics Simulation and Design Optimisation. SDU ME is part of Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IME) at the Faculty of Engineering University of Southern Denmark located at the main campus in Odense. The position is available from the January 1 2027 and the specific start date will be agreed upon with the successful candidate.

The application deadline is September 1 2026at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST)

What we offer

You will join the Multiphysics Simulation Optimisation and Experimentation (MSOE) research group and contribute to current projects as well as to defining new independent research directions. You are expected to apply for your own grants as well as contributing to applications together with the group and collaborators. You must be able to compete for national and international research grants

You will contribute with competence and dedication to teaching and student supervision in mechanical engineering at SDU ME actively contributing to our two educational programmes: Bachelor of Engineering (diplomingeniør) and Bachelor and Masters of Science (civilingeniør). Our engineering programmes are a combination of theory courses and projects and you will be involved in both activities.

The tenure-track programme at the Faculty of Engineering includes structured annual follow-up a formal midterm evaluation and support for developing an independent research profile teaching competences and external funding trajectory. A mentor and relevant onboarding support will be arranged in accordance with SDU and faculty procedures.

Research environment and workplace

The Multiphysics Simulation Optimisation and Experimentation (MSOE) research group is lead by Assc. Prof. Joe Alexandersen at SDU ME. The research of the MSOE group is focused on development of advanced simulation and optimisation methods for multiphysics thermomechanical fluid flow and conjugate heat transfer problems as well as experimental investigations and validation.

The research activities at SDU ME spans widely from fluid mechanics and heat transfer multiphysics simulation and optimization to condition monitoring and structural dynamics composite materials mechanical design and maritime structures. SDU ME is part of the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IME) which is a multidisciplinary department covering also high-frequency electronics microelectronics batteries and super-capacitors additive manufacturing smart structures and energy technologies. The department is an exciting environment where you will be exposed to many different fields and have your general academic curiosity stimulated.

The position is full-time andlocated at theSDU main campusin Odense. Given the research teaching and collaborative nature of the position you are expected to be present on campus on a regular basis and to relocate to Denmark if currently residing abroad.

SDU Odense is the universitys largest campus and provides a strong framework for interdisciplinary research teaching and innovation. You will be part of a modern workplace with high professionalism strong academic communities and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunities. SDU also offers dedicated support forInternational Staff. Learn more about careers and work life at SDU here:Careers at SDU.

What we expect

To complement our team we are looking for candidates within mechanical engineering with documented research experience in one or more of the following fields:

• Numerical methods for multiphysics simulation
• Method development in topology optimisation
• Scientific programming preferably in python and/or MATLAB and/or C
• High-performance computing

You must have:

• Completed a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline
• The ability to teach basic mechanical engineering curricula
• Communication skills in English at an adequate level for research communication and teaching

It is preferred that you also have experience from/with:

• Postdoctoral research positions
• Co-supervision of Ph.D. students
• Teaching and course development
• Funding applications
• Collaboration with industrial partners

During the tenure-track period you are expected to develop an independent internationally visible research profile; publish high-quality research outputs; contribute to attracting external research funding; develop documented teaching and supervision competences including completion of the Lecturer Training Programme; and contribute actively to collaboration knowledge exchange and the academic environment at SDU Mechanical Engineering.

Further information

For more information about the position contact Head of Section Associate Professor Dorte Smedegaard Schmidt (phone 45 e-mail) or Associate Professor Joe Alexandersen (phone 45 e-mail).

For more information about SDU ME please see more information about IME please see informationfor international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visitWorkinDenmarkfor additional information.

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Application

Applicants are advised to read theSDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of candidates is based on the application material and the application must include:

• Motivated application (up to 2 pages).
• Complete Curriculum Vitae (up to 4 pages).
• Masters and PhD degree certificates or equivalent(original and an official English translation).
• Complete list of publications.
• Up to 10 publications most relevant to the position.
• Teaching Portfoliodocumenting teaching learning and supervision qualifications and format is acceptable; see theFacultys teaching portfolio pagefor inspiration.
• A proposed research plan (up to 4 pages).
• References/reference letters may be included.
• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked allow binding and may not be password protected.

SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application must be uploaded under Cover letter (max. 5 MB) Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under Resume (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under Miscellaneous documents (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file).

The application deadline isSeptember 1 2026at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST)

Tenure Track at the Faculty of Engineering SDU
The Faculty of Engineering at SDU offers an attractivetenure track programmeaimed at the most talented scholars who have established a high level in their current research and other professional work and those who possess exceptional potential to achieve the highest international level within their research area.

Candidates enter at the assistant professor level and upon successful completion will be promoted to a permanent position associate professor subject to a positive assessment by an expert committee. Indicators of relevant scholarly merits include documented independent scholarly output ground-breaking publications achievement of excellence grants and international research network.

The programme includes annual performance reviews a midterm evaluation by an expert panel and a final academic assessment. If the final assessment is positive the candidate will progress to a permanent position as associate professor. If the final evaluation is negative the assistant professor may request one additional assessment within the last six months of employment. The tenure track period may be extended in connection with maternity paternity or adoption leave.

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment.Read about shortlisting at and tests may be part of the overall about theAssessment and selection process.

Employment terms

Appointment as a tenure track assistant professor is temporary and for an initial 4-year period with guaranteed assessment for a permanent position as associate professor during the final year of employment. The preferred start date is from January 1 2027 or soon thereafter.

During employment the tenure track assistant professor will complete theLecturer Training Programme.

Employment as a tenure track assistant professor requiresacademic qualifications at a minimum of PhD level at the time of employment. Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state including the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for tenure track assistant professor as described therein.

Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria including the content of the position responsibilities and qualification requirements. As an applicant you are entitled to information about the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information will be provided during the recruitment process. SDU does not collect information on applicants previous salary.Further information on salary and taxation.

Persons employed in the position may based on a specific individual managerial assessment be exempted from time registration also known as a self-organizer.

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The University of Southern Denmark wishes its staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone regardless of personal background to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies which due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer is subject to a number of security measures. Therefore based on information from open sources background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s).