DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Floating Wind Technology DTU Wind
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Job Location:
Kgs. Lyngby - Denmark
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you passionate about scientific research in support of the green transition Would you like to be part of our ambitious team in offshore wind energy at DTU Wind We strive every day to break the scientific ground for tomorrows floating wind technology.
We offer an exciting job in an ambitious environment. If you are looking for a strong platform to develop a research career based in fluid and offshore mechanics in constant interaction with colleagues we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen DTU Winds profile in floating wind energy with a special focus on nonlinear hydrodynamic fluid-structure interaction and the interaction between the hydrodynamic and rotor-based motion response. Computational Fluid Dynamics will be an integral part of the scientific research including development of relevant solvers and re-simulation of model test results.
You will be a member of the Fluid and Offshore Mechanics section which has a strong track record in offshore aero-elasticity numerical flow computation and experimental work. You will work with nearby colleagues and international collaborators and be an active contributor to the ongoing project formation and funding acquisition.
Your primary tasks will be
- Contribute to teaching within Offshore Wind Energy
- Hydrodynamic remodelling of model test results in OpenFOAM
- Development of hydrodynamic load and response models
- Development of digital twin solutions in mid and high fidelity
- Planning and execution of physical model tests for floating wind turbines
- Scientific publication
- Contributing to grant proposals
- Supervision of MSc and BSc studies
You must be responsible for 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:
- 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
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.
Starting date is 1 December 2025 or according to mutual agreement.
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
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Henrik Bredmose Head of Section for Fluid and Offshore Mechanics DTU Wind and Energy Systems. Tel..
You can read more about DTU Wind and Energy Systems at If 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 31 October 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 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 Wind and Energy Systems is about taking the technology to the next level. About creating an impact for people and society through research and collaboration with the entire energy sector to develop the most effective technology on the planet. We are organized in 4 divisions and 22 sections. The organizational set-up reflects the new role of wind power in the energy systems as well as the continued need for development of new wind turbine technology and materials and components research. We have more than 451 staff members of which 60% are researchers 20 professors 107 PhDs 26 % women 48 nationalities.
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 Ørsted 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 has13500 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.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
