Part-time Entrepreneur in Residence DTU Chemical Engineering

DTU Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (KT) invites applications for a part-time Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) to support and strengthen the departments research-based innovation and entrepreneurship activities. The contract is initially for two years.

KT has a long tradition of strong industry collaboration and impactful research. As part of a strategic effort to further translate research into societal and industrial value the department is expanding its innovation ecosystem by supporting earlystage ideas technology maturation and the creation of researchbased startups. The EntrepreneurinResidence will play a key enabling role in this effort with a focus on identifying potential project ideas and maturing them.

Role and responsibilities
Working closely with faculty researchers and department leadership the EntrepreneurinResidence will:

• Support earlystage innovation projects emerging from research at KT helping teams move from scientific results toward viable applications.
• Advise researchers PhD students and postdocs on commercialisation pathways including market fit value propositions and gotomarket considerations.
• Act as a sparring partner for researchbased startups including spinouts and prespinout projects.
• Contribute to innovation workshops venturebuilding activities and mentoring engaging both researchers and students.
• Help identify and mature highrisk highpotential ideas that may not yet be ready for traditional funding mechanisms.
• Serve as a bridge between academic research industry needs and entrepreneurial practice.

Desired background
We are looking for a candidate with:

• Strong handson experience in entrepreneurship startup development or technology commercialization ideally linked to science or engineeringbased ventures.
• Experience working at the interface between research and application for example in deeptech materials process technology biotech medtech energy or sustainability.
• Ability to engage constructively with academic researchers and understand researchdriven innovation dynamics.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with funding IP partnerships or scaling of earlystage technologies is an advantage.

A formal academic background is welcome but not required; practical entrepreneurial experience is key.

What we offer

• A unique opportunity to work embedded within a leading engineering department influencing how research translates into impact.
• Access to a broad research portfolio and strong industrial networks.
• Close collaboration with faculty innovation leadership and DTUs wider innovation ecosystem.
• A flexible parttime role with real influence on emerging technologies and teams.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) or another relevant joint agreement.

The position is a parttime position (e.g. 2050%) and is designed to be compatible with ongoing entrepreneurial advisory or industry activities.

Starting date is 1 September (or according to mutual agreement).

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Sunday 31 May 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Open the Apply now link fill out the form and attach your motivated application CV and exam certificates.

If you would like additional information about the position please contact Head of Department Anne Ladegaard Skov at.

Find out more about KT on our website: 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 Chemical Engineering
Translating laboratory-based chemistry and biology into large-scale processes lies at the heart of the work of DTU Chemical Engineering. Experimental and modellingbased studies complement a world-class pilot plant for testing novel concepts. The department is one of the largest and strongest in Europe and collaborates widely with international industries as well as start-up companies in the Copenhagen area.

DTU For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europes leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europes global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13800 students 1600 PhD students and 6500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive stimulating and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.