Associate Professor in Computer Science- DTU Engineering Technology

Are you passionate about contributing to Danish society by educating skilled engineers and playing a key role in technology implementation through close industrial collaboration

We invite you to join our section Energy Technology and Computer Science where you will work alongside approximately 25 colleagues with a mix of research and industrial experience. The section focuses on the convergence of three core domainsEnergy Computer Science and Healthcare. We address two major societal challenges: strengthening the resilience of critical infrastructure including the security and stability of energy systems and communication networks; and advancing social inclusion and reintegration by enabling equitable participation in society education and the workforce. This work is supported through accessible and assistive technologies particularly for individuals affected by disability illness or social marginalization.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your contribution will be within the field of computer science with an emphasis on education and innovation through industrial collaboration preferably in several of the following areas:

• Software development methods and processes
• Complex systems and DevOps
• Cybersecurity (technical and regulatory aspects)
• Programming from introductory to industryoriented levels

In this position you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills across these areas as well as other relevant fields. You will also contribute to the sections research and development agenda through your professional experience and network.

Your overall focus will be to strengthen the departments education innovation and industrial collaboration within computer science to fulfil the increasing demand for academic as well as industrial knowledge within this field and competences across multiple engineering programs. To do so you will:

• Develop the field by identifying practical regulatory and industrial challenges and requirements
• Contribute to and take leadership at different stages of research and development projects
• Teach and supervise in multiple BEng - and part-time diploma-programmes within the above-mentioned fields

You must be responsible for the teaching of courses. 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. Fluency in Danish will be considered an advantage.

As formal qualification you must hold a masters degree (or equivalent) as well as three years of relevant practical experience or an industrial PhD degree.

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

• Experience and quality of teaching
• Research and development 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.

This is a full-time position with the starting date 1 September 2026 (or according to mutual agreement). The place of work is the Department of Engineering Technology DTU Ballerup Campus.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from the Head of Section Mehdi Savaghebi.

You can read more about DTU Engineering Technology at.

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Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than Sunday 14 June 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)
• Vision for teaching and research
• CV including employment history list of publications indicating scientific highlights and ORCID (see portfolioincluding documentation of teaching experience
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

You can learn more about the recruitment process here.

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.

About DTU Engineering Technology
Through research in technology implementation and engineering education we develop tools and methods for successful implementation of technology and for state-of-the-art engineering education. Our activities are organized in seven research sectionsthat focus on research in technology implementation within a wide range of engineering fields covering both technical organizational and business aspects of the implementation process.

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.