Professor in Thermodynamics and Process Systems Engineering DTU Chemical Engineering

Kgs. Lyngby - Denmark

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

We seek a professor to strengthen the departments research and education in Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics with a particular focus on advanced thermodynamic models and a good knowledge of process systems engineering.

The position aims to advance physically consistent and predictive thermodynamic modeling including the integration of advanced machine learning methods to support process and product design process operation environmental impact reduction and safety assessment across a broad range of applications.

The professorship is a part of the research center Applied Thermodynamics Center for Energy Resources Engineering and the professor is expected to collaborate with faculty members within the department across DTU with national and international academic partners and with industry.

Responsibilities
You will play a key role in advancing fundamental understandings of water and electrolyte thermodynamics by combining molecular theories and simulations quantum chemical calculations and advanced experimental techniques. Also you will be enhancing and further developing teaching and education within the fields of chemical and biochemical engineering thermodynamics.

Other key role areas are:

Developing and applying advanced molecular thermodynamic theories and models for water and electrolyte systems relevant to energy materials environmental and biological applications as well as other sustainability relevant endeavours
Integrating advanced machine learning methods in thermodynamics for computer-aided property predictions molecular and product design and optimization as well as process simulation modelling design and optimization
Developing leading and sustaining international scientific and industrial collaborations.

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

Molecular and applied thermodynamics of aqueous and electrolyte systems
Advanced molecular thermodynamic modeling of complex fluids
Structure-property relationships linking molecular interactions to macroscopic behavior
Integration of thermodynamic theory with molecular simulations quantum chemical calculations and experimental validation
Thermodynamic modeling of inhomogeneous systems
Process systems engineering with or without machine learning methods

Furthermore the candidate must demonstrate remarkable achievements in terms of:

An internationally recognized research record with seminal contributions to water and/or electrolyte thermodynamics
Demonstrated leadership in the development of molecular-based thermodynamic models with predictive capability
Extensive publication record in leading journals
Proven ability to attract large competitive research grants such as ERC grants.
Strong experience in research group leadership
Commitment to high-quality teaching and mentoring
A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across disciplines and industries

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 against the 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 Anne Ladegaard Skov tel.: +email:.

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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
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 26 March 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.

At the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering it is our main objective to meet todays industrial challenges and create value through education innovation and research. DTU Chemical Engineerings main activities lie within the areas of product design process design and production in the chemical biotechnological pharmaceutical food technological and energy technological industries.

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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.

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DescriptionWe seek a professor to strengthen the departments research and education in Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics with a particular focus on advanced thermodynamic models and a good knowledge of process systems engineering. The position aims to advance physically consistent and predictive ...