Professor in Naval Architecture and Maritime Operations DTU Construct

If you are establishing your career as scientist and you are looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions it is right here in front of you.

At DTU Construct you will lead the research area of Naval Architecture andMaritimeOperations for international sea surface transport where Denmark plays a significant role as it is among the Worlds Top Ten Maritime Nations.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen the departments competences within Naval Architectures andMaritimeOperations.

Focus for the position is on safe and energy efficient maritime engineering operations at sea with particular attention to the dynamics of vessel movements and other wave induced responses in relation to operational guidance and tracking.

You will successfully develop a strong research group within maritime engineering. You can motivate and engage younger colleagues. You will collaborate with other colleagues and research groups inside the department as well as across DTUand with both academic and industrial partners in Denmark as well as abroad. Your ability to work collaboratively and foster a supportive learning environment with room for innovation is key to success.

The professor must have a proven track record within several of the following research fields:

• Safe and energy efficient technical maritime operations at sea dynamics
• Ship motion and other wave-induced responses in relation to operational guidance and monitoring
• Performance evaluation and analysis using measurements data for maritime vessels in a realistic seaway
• Deep knowledge on Naval Architecture in general

Candidates for the professorship must demonstrate remarkable achievements in terms of:

• A high international level of research production which has contributed to the advancement of the research field.
• Documented and successful teaching at all university levels.
• A proven track record in attracting and managing research projects.

Furthermore the candidate must be:

• Highly self-motivated
• Ready to take on new and challenging tasks
• Dedicated to developing talent
• Motivated to contribute to a dynamic environment where research and education on the highest international level are cornerstones

You are expected to take a lead role in teaching at the BEng BSc MSc and PhD levels.

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.

You will be assessed againstthe responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Documented experience and quality of teaching and curriculum development
• Research impact and experience funding track record and research vision
• 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.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Department Hans Nørgaard Hansen tel.:or Head of Section Erik Damgaard Christensen tel..

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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 February 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) addressed to the President
• Vision for teaching and research
• CV including employment history list of publications indicating scientific highlights H-index and ORCID (see portfolioincluding documentation of teaching experience
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

You can learn more about the recruitment processhere.

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.

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