Senior Researcher or DTU Tenure Track Researcher or Associate Professor or DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Wind Farm & Hybrid Power Plant Simulation, Design & Control - DTU Wind
Senior Researcher or DTU Tenure Track Researcher or Associate Professor or DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Wind Farm & Hybrid Power Plant Simulation, Design & Control - DTU Wind
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Job Description
We invite applications for one or more tenure-track positions at varying academic levels (Researcher/Senior Researcher or Assistant/Associate Professor) suited for ambitious candidates with expertise in one or more of the following specialized areas:
- Machine Learning / Deep Learning
- Uncertainty Quantification
- Wind Farm Flow Modelling
- Wind Farm Control
- Wind Farm Design
- Wind Farm Control Co-design
- Hybrid Power Plant Design & Control Co-design(integrating wind with solar battery storage hydrogen or other Power-to-X systems encompassing both sizing and physical design aspects)
Positions are available as full-time or part-time tenure-track contracts. Flexible arrangements allowing combination with roles in industry particularly within wind energy companies are possible.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Qualifications:
- PhD degree in Engineering Physics Computer Science or Applied Mathematics.
- Proficiency in scientific programming with Python.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- A proven academic publication record demonstrating research excellence.
As Associate Professor you must be responsible for the teaching of courses and as Senior Researcher you must contribute to teaching at the Department. 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). If you are applying for the associate professor position you should also have academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding an assistant professorship and documented didactic/pedagogic training. If you are applying for the senior researcher position you should also have academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding a position as a researcher or postdoc. To be appointed as a senior researcher you must have completed a didactic/pedagogic education. If you do not have the necessary education then it is possible to complete this requirement within a period of two years of appointment.
You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:
Associate/assistant Professor
- Experience and quality of teaching
- Research experience
- Research vision and potential
- International impact and experience
- Societal impact
- Innovativeness including commercialization and collaboration with industry
- Leadership collaboration and interdisciplinary skills
- Communication skills
Senior Researcher/researcher
- 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. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
Full-time or part-time.
The assistant professor and the researcher 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 DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of section Pierre-Elouan Rthor
You can read more about DTU Wind at
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
Please submit your online application no later than 31 August 2025 (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
- CV including employment history list of publications (applicants applying for the position as associate professor should indicate scientific highlights) H-index and ORCID (see portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)
You can learn more about the recruitment process here.
Please indicate which positionyou are applying for.
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.
About the Department:DTU Wind and Energy Systems has led wind energy research teaching and commercial activities since the 1970s. With approximately 400 staff it is the worlds largest public research institute dedicated to wind and energy systems transition. Internationally recognized for pioneering wind technology and smart energy systems the department is structured into four divisions: Materials and Components Wind Turbine Technology Wind Energy Systems and Power and Energy close collaboration with industry and public authorities DTU Wind and Energy Systems develops cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable energy future and trains the next generation of engineers.
About the Section:The Systems Engineering and Optimization section within the department focuses on applying systems engineering principles to the design and operation of complex energy transition systems. The sections 25 members conduct research on wind farms hybrid power plants and emerging technologies utilizing multi-disciplinary design optimization systems engineering uncertainty quantification and machine learning to accelerate the green transition.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UNs 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian rsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13500 students and 6000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive evolving and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
