The posting
Job Description
If you are an early-career researcher aiming to establish an independent research profile, this position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge scientific advancements.
At the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU Construct), we are seeking a Tenure Track Researcher in Advanced Turbomachinery within the Section of Thermal Energy.
The section conducts research in close collaboration with industrial and academic partners, focusing on the optimization of energy conversion technologies supporting the green transition. Research areas include power generation, refrigeration and heat pump systems, internal combustion engines, biomass utilization, energy storage, electrified transport systems, and industrial electrification. The work involves advanced analysis, modelling, and optimization of thermal systems and components based on thermal-fluid sciences. Particular emphasis is placed on high-efficiency turbomachinery, advanced heat transfer, thermodynamic cycle innovation, and digitally enabled design and optimization. We seek a candidate with demonstrated research experience at postdoctoral or researcher level in turbomachinery.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competences in turbomachinery modelling, analysis, optimization, and experimental investigation, in research fields related to power generation technologies, heat pump and refrigeration systems, and thermo-mechanical energy storage. You will collaborate closely with colleagues at DTU as well as with academic and industrial partners in Denmark and internationally.
Your responsibilities will also include the development of competitive research proposals in collaboration with partners from academia and industry. We expect you to have a strong profile in thermal sciences based on a mechanical engineering background. It is essential that you have experience in the conceptualization, modelling, design, and optimization of turbomachinery. Furthermore, you should have experience in developing research proposals and a proven ability to lead the publication of research results in leading international journals. Teaching and supervision experience is required. You should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment spanning research, education, and engagement with external stakeholders. Experience with industrial collaboration or externally funded research projects (e.g. EU programmes) will be considered an advantage.
You must contribute to 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.
As formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).
You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:
- Research experience
- Experience and quality of teaching
- Research vision and potential
- 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. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures.
Starting date is 1 February 2027 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.
The position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process here.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Fredrik Haglind, Tel. +45 4525 4113.
You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at www.construct.dtu.dk.
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 6 November 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 for the tenure track period
- CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/)
- Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)
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 Civil and Mechanical Engineering (DTU Construct) develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and installation, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.
DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829 DTU is one of Europe's 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 Europe's 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 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 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.
