Postdoc in Regional Design, Planning and Governance for Water Resilience DTU Sustain

Are you interested in advancing research at the intersection of Science & Technology Studies (STS) Transition Studies and Organizational and Institutional Studies Do you want to explore how water systems design governance strategic and collaborative planning can support socially just and environmentally resilient urban and regional futures If so we invite you to apply for a Postdoctoral Researcher position at DTU Sustain.

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoc to contribute to the cross-disciplinary Horizon/Innovation Fund Denmarkfunded NATURGO and Nature Thrives projects conducted in collaboration with several cities and partner organizations across Europe and Denmark. Your expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods and collaborative processes will be central to developing new conceptual and methodological frameworks for strategic urban and regional planning and for infrastructure design that supports the mainstreaming and upscaling of water-related Nature-Based Solutions including Landscape-Based and Integrated Approaches to water management.

You will be based in the Water Systems Section at DTU Sustain DTU Lyngby Campus and work closely with Senior Researcher Chiara Farné Fratini. You will also have opportunities to participate in meetings seminars conferences and research activities with a wide network of Danish and international academic and practice partners.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Conducting mixed-methods research and performing text analysis of different types of literature and qualitative/quantitative datasets (e.g. interviews surveys).
• Carrying out comparative analyses of water and environmental governance and planning in European cities.
• Publishing scientific articles in collaboration with project partners and colleagues.
• Contributing to fundraising activities aligned with your research profile.
• Supporting teaching and supervision activities at the BSc and MSc levels as opportunities arise.
• Contributing to the departments impact strategy with a focus on sustainability and inclusion.

As a formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

We are looking for candidates with demonstrated experience in both qualitative and quantitative data management and analysis particularly related to interviews surveys text analysis and collaborative processes. Additional competenciessuch as network analysis geographic information systems (GIS) or design thinkingwill be considered strong assets.

We value collegiality and expect you to contribute actively to the collaborative and supportive team environment in the Water Systems Section.

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.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research education innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

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.

The period of employment is 2 years.

Preferred starting date will be 1 April 2026 or soon after. The position is a full-time position.

You can read more aboutcareer paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Chiara Farné Fratini atchif@ +45

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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 22 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)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD in English)
• List of publications
• Letter of recommendations and contacts to leaders/supervisors from previous employment

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 are working to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies methods and solutions and to disseminate this knowledge to society and future generations of Department has approximately 300 staff from more than 30 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 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.