Postdoc Position on Planning of Coordinated Robotic Construction Operations

SDU Center for Large Structure Production (LSP) part of theMaersk Mc-Kinney Moller InstituteUniversity of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for one or more postdoc positions in the area of model- and simulation-based planning and control of robotic construction operations such as 3D concrete printing. The positions will be vacant from beginning of September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter and is for a 2-year period. Main work location is Odense/Denmark at SDU and Odense Havn (Odense Port).

Research environment

The candidate will be part of SDU Center for Large Structure Production (LSP). LSPs central ambition is to provide a physical go-to lab for companies in the sectors construction maritime and energy to carry out research development and testing of novel solutions in the production of large structures such as buildings ships and offshore this context the candidate is expected to work closely with our academic and industrial partners on application-oriented methods and technologies with the support of the unique set of equipment of the center.

LSP is closely working together the companies atOdense Havnand similar partners making large structures across Denmark and Europe. LSP is integrated with theOdense Robotics Clusterinvolving startups and established companies in robotics. We are a team of currently about 20 researchers engineers and PhD students specialized in robot solutions involving modelling simulation and control of advanced robot technologies (systems and services) for application-oriented industrial applications.

Our group is involved in a variety of national and European projects and features a strong network of academic and industrial partners. We solve challenging research problems derived from real-life challenges by implementing novel robot solutions. We value teamwork professional diligence enthusiasm for robotics and the drive to adopt new skills and extended responsibilities. We offer an open international team with flexible work organization and support for individual development.

Job description

The postdoc position is associated with LSPs activities project in the construction sector. The overall objective of the projectis to develop control and demonstrate LSPs multi-robot/multi-purpose gantry system for executing operations such as 3D concrete printing. The main activities in the project will be industrial R&D tasks carried out by LSPs engineers in close collaboration with company partners.

The starting point for the candidate to develop their academic profile in LSP will be to work on so-called zero programming methods and tools to define a digital workflow from product design to production operations. Based on analyzing structure designs the candidate will develop detailed quasi-continuous 3D simulations of the required production operations including robots tools and sensors. Facilitating Digital Twins these 3D simulations will then be further developed into control of the physical assets in LSPs unique multi-purpose/multi-robot gantry system.

Profile and requirements

The candidate is expected to have most of the following qualifications:

• PhD degree in engineering with outstanding academic track record
• Documented knowledge in automation and/or logistics
• Documented experience with simulation and Digital Twins
• Strong programming skills (particularly in C/C and Python)
• Strong mathematics skills and practical knowledge in 3D modelling
• Ability to work independently as part of an agile team with a strong sense of responsibility
• Willingness to engage in application-oriented R&D by closely interacting with company staff

In close teamwork with our researchers and staff from our industrial partners the candidate will grow hands-on expertise in robotic production operations including robots tools and sensors.

Contact information

For further information please contact Professor Christian Schlette via email () or on LinkedIn ( you experience technical problems please contactour email support.

Application

Applicants are advised to read theSDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material and the application must include:

• Motivated application.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Masters and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (original and an official English translation).
• Complete list of publications.
• Publications most relevant to the position.
• Summary and documentation of experience in teaching if relevant to the position.
• A research statement may be included.
• References/reference letters may also be included.
• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked allow binding and may not be password protected.

SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application must be uploaded under Cover letter (max. 5 MB) Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under Resume (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under Miscellaneous documents (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file).

The application deadline isMay 25 2026at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST)

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment.Read about shortlisting at and tests may be part of the overall about theAssessment and selection process.

Conditions of employment

Appointment as a postdoc is temporary foran initial 2-year period and the preferred start date is from September may be possible depending on available funding.

Employment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level at the time of will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state including the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for postdoc as described therein.Further information on salary and employed in the position may based on a specific individual managerial assessment be exempted from time registration also known as a self-organizer.

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The University of Southern Denmark wishes its staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone regardless of personal background to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies which due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer is subject to a number of security measures. Therefore based on information from open sources background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s).

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