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Research Assistant in Experimental Power Systems and Laboratory Testing - DTU Wind

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Your applicationOpen nowResearch Assistant in Experimental Power Systems and Laboratory Testing - DTU WindDTU · Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

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Have you recently completed your engineering degree and would you like to build practical experience with advanced experimental facilities in PowerlabDK? We are looking for a research assistant who is motivated by hands-on technical work, desires to understand and wants to develop strong competencies in laboratory testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and experimental power and energy systems.

You will work alongside engineers, technicians, researchers, and students. Your role will be to assist with the practical preparation and execution of experiments and to complete clearly defined technical tasks under guidance. As your experience grows, you will take increasing responsibility for test activities (for selected measurements), documentation, and improvement/optimization of project tasks. See more at www.powerlab.dk.

Be part of PowerLabDK – world leading research infrastructure laboratory

If you have recently completed or are close to completing a relevant MSc or engineering degree, we would like to welcome you in our team working with our world leading energy testing facilities. Fields of relevance could be electrical engineering, power engineering, energy engineering, automation, mechatronics, physics, or another closely related field. The position is intended as an entry-level opportunity for a graduate who wants to develop through practical / experimental work.

Responsibilities and qualifications

You will work with nearby colleagues, and with both academic and industrial partners in Denmark as well as abroad. Please also take a look at our project with NKT at www.coscares.dtu.dk.

Your primary tasks will be to:

  • Contribute to project research tasks such as: Planning, developing, preparing, assembling, and validating laboratory test setups.
  • Install sensors, cables, instruments, data acquisition hardware, and supporting equipment.
  • Perform practical measurements and tests according to agreed procedures and under appropriate supervision and appropriate documentation or obtained results.
  • Make risk assessments, operating procedures, and safe working practices for experimental activities.
  • Support outreach by giving demonstrations, hosting laboratory visits, and in general raising the visibility of our activities.

You will join a team in an exciting laboratory environment where we collaborate, look after each other, and in general develop setups in a creative and motivating work environment.

We are looking for someone who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, works well both in a team and independently, is reliable and safety-conscious, and is eager to learn.

We imagine that you have:

  • A relevant academic degree.
  • Have a good understanding of electrical systems, measurements, sensors, or experimental methods.
  • The ability to work systematically and follow technical instructions, safety requirements, and agreed procedures.
  • An interest in documenting your work clearly and keeping measurement data and practical information well organized.
  • Experience with tools such as MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, PLC platforms, CAD, or comparable software are seen as advantage.
  • Communication skills in English and work constructively with colleagues from different technical and professional backgrounds.

Relevant experience may come from courses, thesis work, student teams, internships, or personal engineering projects.

As a formal qualification, you must have a master’s degree in engineering or equivalent.

What we offer in return

You will formally be part of the research section Power-to-X and Storage and work closely with colleagues in PowerLabDK and in general all staff at the Division of Power and Energy Systems. Here you will have the opportunity to:

  • To help shape the future of energy innovation and education in close collaboration with research and industry.
  • Pioneer testing and demonstration of new technology and the testing methods itself.
  • Meet great and competent colleagues and social activities in smaller and bigger groups across the organization.
  • Experience a workday characterized by professionalism, high engagement, and strong focus on delivering demonstrations and results in labs that contribute to the green transition.

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

Your workplace will be DTU Lyngby Campus.

The period of employment is 3 years. This is a full time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further Information

Further information may be obtained from Nenad Mijatovic, project manager at DTU of CosCaRes at at [email protected].

You can read more about DTU Wind and Energy Systems at www.dtu.wind.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 26 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)
  • CV
  • Academic Diplomas (MSc)

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.

The Department of Wind and Energy Systems The Department of Wind and Energy Systems is one of the world’s largest centers of wind energy and energy systems research and knowledge, with a staff of more than 400 people from 37 countries working in research, innovation, research-based consulting and education. DTU Wind and Energy Systems has approximately 90 PhD students. The department’s cross-disciplinary research is organized through strategic research programmes that collaborate with Danish and international universities, research institutions and organizations, as well as the wind industry.

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.

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