The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has officially announced a massive recruitment drive for 2026, offering 114 PhD and academic open positions for international researchers. As one of Europe’s leading technical institutions, DTU is a prime destination for those seeking a fully funded PhD in Denmark. These roles are highly attractive because, unlike many other countries, PhD positions at DTU are treated as professional employment, providing a competitive Denmark PhD salary and comprehensive social benefits. Whether you are an aspiring researcher or an established scholar looking for faculty jobs in Denmark, DTU offers a vibrant, innovative environment to advance your career. Explore our detailed guide below to find the latest academic vacancies in Denmark and start your application today.
Er du uddannet dyrepasser og har du lyst til – og interesse for – at arbejde med grise, særligt vores Ossabaw-grise, samt fisk i et forskningsmiljø? Så kunne du være vores nye kollega i Bio Facility.
Do you have experience within Bayesian modelling and have an interest in its application within the intersection between toxicology, epidemiology and burden of disease studies? And do you want to advance the methods used for unravelling the public health impacts of environmental chemicals? Then you might be our new postdoc.
DTU National Food Institute is looking for a new colleague in the Research Group for Genomic Epidemiology in connection with the establishment of GPAP, Global Pathogen Analysis Platform, a new international initiative supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
The availability of digital information offers new opportunities for advancing building energy modeling beyond case-by-case approaches. We will use semantic digital twins to automate the generation of control-oriented models and LLMs to facilitate interaction with complex building management.
The Computational Protein Engineering (CPE) group at The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transiation (BRIGHT) is developing novel methods to engineer proteins more effectively using state-of-the-art experimental and computational approaches.
The position is on building open-source EDA tools for chip design and verification. The position is embedded in the EC funded ODE4EV-PIV project developing open-source EDA tools
Two student assistants required to help with a selection of research-related activities: help update databases and websites; for assisting with literature reviews; for assisting with outreach for our industry-oriented research projects; to support data analyses; and for general support of research activities.
Applications are invited for a PhD position on the topic of statistical and AI-driven modelling of additive manufacturing microstructures. The position is anchored at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at DTU and involves participation within the MicroAM Villum Investigator project.
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in microbial and microbiome engineering, focusing on fundamental and applied research on microbial interactions and microbial-based solutions for sustainable agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental systems.
We are looking for an experienced mechatronics engineer interested in APIs and AI to assist in developing and building a self-driving lab that accelerates materials discovery. You will be a part of CAPeX Pioneer Center and DTU Energy, where we research and develop energy conversion devices relevant to the green transition.
Vil du stå i spidsen for en stærk administrativ organisation og være en central del af ledelsen på et internationalt førende kemisk institut i udvikling, hvor ambitionerne for forskning, innovation og undervisning er høje?
Shape the future of sustainable agriculture! Join DTU Bioengineering and the global IBIS initiative to develop next-gen microbial biofertilizers through cutting-edge high-throughput discovery and characterization research in a world-class collaborative environment.
We seek a senior researcher for a part-time position to join our work on the research objectives in the EU project ILLUQ on permafrost pollution and health. DTU is primarily involved within research on permafrost in societies with special focus on infrastructure, water and sanitation and partnerships for solutions.
Brænder du for naturvidenskab, og er du glad for at formidle din viden? Biotech Academy og Eduforce søger dygtige og ambitiøse studerende med interesse for undervisning af inspirerende undervisningsmateriale til grundskolen og gymnasiet.
Research Data Steward for the IBIS project at DTU Bioengineering. Help to build and operate the data infrastructure powering global biofertilizer innovation. Work closely with the data science team on real-world biological data in an international research collaboration
Join DTU Chemical Engineering as a PhD student and explore sustainable coatings through molecular dynamics simulations. Investigate molecular organization, water transport, and adhesion, combining modelling with experiments to design durable, high-performance materials.
Are you passionate about robotics, the ocean, and making a real-world impact? Join us in shaping the future of underwater autonomy with a fully funded PhD position on Intelligent Motion Control of Next-gen Autonomous Underwater Vehicles.
One PhD position at DTU Construct on digitalisation, robotics and automation in construction fabrication. Focus on robotics/3D printing, open/interoperable data formats (BIM), IoT/sensing, digital twins/logbooks, AR/VR. Multidisciplinary research incl. industry collaboration and dissemination.
Join ESA BIC Denmark as a student assistant and support our work with space startups. You will include assisting with tech scouting, administrative processes, event support, reporting, and contributing to CRM implementation, while gaining practical experience within space innovation and entrepreneurship.
Two-year postdoc position on epistasis-aware machine learning methods for protein engineering. You will conduct quality over quantity state-of-the-art research in collaboration with both machine learning as well as biochemistry researchers.
You will be part of a team that will investigate a synergistic chemistry-biology-AI approach to enable the development of compounds that are effective against future strains and variants and thus head off the AMR crisis.
DTU, Institut for Byggeri og Mekanisk Teknologi (DTU Construct) søger en værktøjsmager- / industriteknikerlærling til et af instituttets værksteder. Vi har alt i de nyeste CNC styrede maskiner og et udvalg af manuelle maskiner. Vi har et stærkt fagligt team på 15 medarbejdere, der kan bakke op om din uddannelse.
Push the boundaries of 4D printing in short-fiber composites. Develop subvoxel fiber control in large-scale thermoset robotic printing and experimentally tailor mechanical and multifunctional properties through advanced digital fabrication and topology optimization.
Vi søger en ny kollega til vores administrative team. Vil du være den, der driver og koordinerer vores indkøb af avanceret forskningsudstyr på tværs af DTU Nanolab? Vi søger dig, der er god til at skabe struktur, sikre fremdrift og holde styr på både detaljer og helhed. Du trives i samarbejdet mellem teknikere, indkøb, økonomi og ledelse, og kan samle trådene uden selv at være specialist.
Join a PhD project on edge machine learning for power electronic converters. Develop autonomous, uncertainty-aware machine learning solutions for flexibility quantification and optimal control. Collaborate with top researchers, gain international experience, and drive the green energy transition.
DTU er et af Europas førende tekniske eliteuniversiteter. Med forskning og uddannelser i international topklasse skaber vi løsninger på tidens store samfundsmæssige udfordringer og bidrager til at sikre Europas globale førerposition inden for bæredygtig teknologiudvikling. Det ved vi, men vi vil gerne dele vores viden med mange flere. I DTU’s afdeling for Kommunikation og Medier arbejder vi derfor målrettet for at bringe viden og løsninger bredt ud til politikere, forskere, studerende, samarbejdspartnere, bidragsydere og den interesserede borger.
Model the impacts of pesticides and chemicals from local to global scale! Based on your expertise in data science, programming and your mathematical or modeling background, you will implement a world geospatial model of chemicals transfers and impacts in soil, air, and water.
Are you ready to launch your scientific career by addressing the urgent need of renewable energy integration? At DTU Construct you will break new ground at the absolute forefront of what is possible in the field of energy storage.
If you are establishing your career as geologist, and you are looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions, it is right here in front of you. DTU Sustain offers a position with freedom to develop your research profile combined with a strong culture of interdisciplinary collaborations with other scientific and engineering fields.
Join our world‑leading blade research team to advance high‑fidelity modelling and experimental-numerical correlation. Work with cutting‑edge damage mechanics, digital twins, and large‑scale blade tests to drive innovation in sustainable wind energy.
Join DTU Wind & Energy Systems as a postdoc developing advanced software and digital tools for wind turbine blades. Work with cutting‑edge simulations, sensor data, and digital twin technologies in a world‑leading research environment.
We invite applications for a fully funded PhD position focused on the discovery, characterization, and computational analysis of enzymes capable of degrading urethane-containing micropollutants and microplastic analogs. The project combines bioinformatics, protein biochemistry, structural biology, and machine learning to expand the known family of AS enzymes and understand their substrate specificity.
If you are passionate about new technologies for T cell therapies, this PhD position offers an extraordinary opportunity to pioneer groundbreaking immunotherapy solutions.
DTU har netop samlet to centrale funktioner – universitetspædagogik/læring og kvalitetssikring – i ét nyt team med i alt ni medarbejdere: fem læringskonsulenter og fire kvalitetssikringsmedarbejdere. Sammenlægningen er et vigtigt organisatorisk skridt mod at styrke både læring og kvalitet. Der har været ledelsesmæssig udskiftning det seneste år, og vi søger derfor en leder, der kan skabe stabilitet, tydelig retning og en stærk fælles kultur på tværs af to fagligt stærke og selvledende grupper.
DTU Space invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in advanced radiation detector development and real-time intelligent signal processing. The position is funded under the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network GRAIL (Gamma Radiation from the Atmosphere for Investigation and Learning).
Advance methods for assessing environmental impacts of waste systems. Join DTU in developing flexible, dynamic waste management models and expanding EASETECH to include prospective LCA, regional detail, and waste prevention modelling.
Are you a skillful and ambitious PhD graduate interested in kicking off your academic career in a renowned research group leading in the field of applied thermodynamics and molecular modeling of materials with a strong scientific and industrial network?
We seek an ambitious PhD candidate to study transport through plasmodesmata, the channels that connect plant cells. The project combines biomimetic experiments and physical modeling to uncover the mechanisms governing transport in biological pores.
A PhD project for developing a stem cell–derived neural tube model to study midbrain–hindbrain morphogenesis and teratogenesis, focusing on pluripotent stem cells, 3D bioprinting, and neural differentiation.
We are looking for a scientific software developer with experience in workflow development, interoperable platforms and data infrastructures. You will be a part of CAPeX Pioneer Center and DTU Energy, where we research and develop energy conversion and storage devices relevant to the green transition.
Brænder du for økonomistyring og data? Vil du være med til at sikre korrekt rapportering til DTU´s ledelse? Så har vi en spændende stilling som Financial Controller med faglig og personlig udvikling i en afvekslende hverdag.
Are you passionate about scientific research in support of the green transition? Would you like to be part of our ambitious team in Fluid Mechanics for wind energy at DTU Wind? We strive every day to break the scientific ground for tomorrow’s wind technology. We offer an exciting job in an ambitious environment. If you are looking for a strong platform to develop a research career based in fluid mechanics and wind farm flows in constant interaction with colleagues, we encourage you to apply.
PhD in experimental bioengineering developing intranasal mRNA-encoded multi-target GPCR inhibitors for migraine. Conduct advanced wet lab research combining protein engineering, mRNA delivery, and functional validation at DTU Bioengineering.
If you want to shape the future of optical imaging in healthcare—advancing diagnostics, monitoring, and image guided interventions from lab to clinic—this is your next step.
Are you curious about exploring microengineering technologies for biomedical applications? We are looking for a talented PhD candidate eager to explore novel strategies for microfabrication of flexible microelectrode arrays for cochlear implants in collaboration with the University Hospital Zurich.
Join 2-year Postdoc projects developing ML-enabled, edge-intelligent power converters and motor drives for the green energy transition. Work with leading researchers and industry to advance ML, control, and monitoring for smarter, flexible, and reliable energy systems.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated chemist to join our research activities at the interface of chemical synthesis and electrochemistry. This role is suited for someone who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, solving practical problems, and contributing to high-quality experimental research.
Vil du være med til at sætte dit præg på et af Danmarks største og mest spændende campusområder og bidrage til den daglige drift af DTU’s Lyngby Campus?
Er du nysgerrig på, hvordan affald bedst håndteres, hvilke emissioner det afgiver og hvordan vi bedst genbruger de mange ressourcer der er gemt i det – og vil du være med til at finde svarene? Ønsker du dig et job, hvor du bliver fagligt udfordret, har stor kontaktflade, og hvor hverdagen aldrig bliver ensformig?
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated specialist to coordinate and further develop our state-of-the-art Crystallization Facility, Catalyse4X. The successful candidate will oversee crystallization screening workflows, diffraction data collection, data management infrastructure, and structure determination pipelines, while ensuring seamless service to our user community.
In the IDUN section at DTU Health Tech we are currently looking for a research assistant for clinician and user interview, and market investigation for the medical devices aimed at Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM).
Are you motivated by physics challenges that, if they are solved, may have a large impact on what science can be done in the future? Do you enjoy the principles of optics? Do diverse and challenging experiments inspire you? In this PhD project you will contribute to developing and implementing a focusing neutron optics prototype for increasing the available neutron flux for imaging by a factor 100.
Are you eager to contribute to the development of tomorrow’s quantum technologies? We are searching for a talented and motivated PhD candidate to develop and characterize novel sources of quantum light for optical quantum computers.
DTU Compute seeks a professor in probabilistic machine learning. We require a strong publication record at top ML venues, experience with funding, community service, and teaching, as well as a passion for and a track record in methodological ML research with applications in science.
Are you ready to make a difference for a sustainable future through bacterial metabolic engineering? The Systems Environmental Microbiology (SEM) group at DTU (BRIGHT) seeks a candidate for a 3-year, fully-funded PhD project. In this research programme, the PhD student will apply state-of-the-art synthetic biology and genome and metabolic engineering to enable environmental bacteria to grow on various one-carbon (C1) compounds. C1 biotechnology is a key area of interest in BRIGHT.
If you want to make a real difference for our understanding and management of marine ecosystem, then you may be the person we are looking for to join us as Senior Research Scientist with experience in research and advice in interactions between fisheries, anthropogenic pressures, and endangered, threatened and protected species (ETPS).
DTU Construct søger en erfaren IT-supporter, som ønsker at arbejde med mangfoldige arbejdsopgaver i et internationalt forsknings- og undervisningsmiljø. Du vil komme til at deltage i den daglige IT-support af instituttets mere end 400 medarbejdere af mange nationaliteter.
We offer a 1-year postdoc at the Section for Ecosystem Based Marine Management. The position concerns development of analytic stock assessment tools, management strategy evaluation, and spatiotemporal modelling of fish and invertebrate stocks at the national level.
Brænder du for at lede dygtige tekniske specialister og sikre drift af systemer med stor betydning for tusindvis af universitetsbrugere? Som teamleder hos UNIIT får du en central rolle i at skabe retning, stabilitet og stærke løsninger på tværs af landets universiteter.
We are looking for a System Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidates are curious of nature, have strong problem-solving skills and pride themselves in excellent customer service. In our team, you will have the opportunity of making a real difference while having diverse tasks related to the newest technology.
Generate insights into chemical systems with a combination of large scale reaction exploration and generative machine learning models. Develop new methods that push atomistic simulations into new regimes. Being embedded into CAPeX enables you to integrate your models with cutting-edge experiments.
Are you ready to make a difference for a sustainable future through bacterial metabolic engineering? The Systems Environmental Microbiology (SEM) group at DTU (BRIGHT) seeks a candidate for a 3-year, fully-funded PhD project. In this research programme, the PhD student will apply state-of-the-art synthetic biology and genome and metabolic engineering to enable environmental bacteria to synthesize and degrade new-to-Nature metabolites for sustainable and circular production of novel and sustainable materials for the energy sector, one key mission of BRIGHT.
We are seeking a PhD candidate to contribute to experimental research on ultrafast lasers and frequency combs, including laser development, ultrafast nonlinear optics, and sensitive detection technologies, aimed at enabling high-sensitivity precision sensing.
We are seeking a PhD candidate to contribute to experimental research on ultrafast lasers and frequency combs, including laser development, nanophotonic waveguides, nonlinear optics, and dual-comb applications, with the goal of advancing energy-efficient precision metrology.
The Climate and Energy Policy Division of DTU Management, Department of Technology, Management and Economics, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in environmental economics.
DTU Kemiteknik søger en engageret laborant eller laboratorieteknikker til CoaST. Du får en central rolle i et internationalt forskningsmiljø, hvor du understøtter laboratoriedrift, træner studerende og forskere og arbejder med avanceret udstyr i et dynamisk og samarbejdsorienteret team.
The Center for Energy Resources Engineering (CERE) within the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (DTU Chemical Engineering) of the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) welcomes aspiring candidates to expand the field of two-state water thermodynamics.
Associate Professor or Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in Applied Thermodynamics. The ideal candidate has a broad interest in applied thermodynamics and documented expertise in theoretical/modelling/computational and/or experimental thermodynamics.
Are you interested in applying micro- and nanoengineering for point-of-care diagnostics and healthcare technology? We are looking for a PhD candidate eager to explore novel strategies for fabrication of carbon micro- and nanoelectrodes for electrochemical detection of biomarkers and pathogens.
Do you have strong mathematical competences, a background in Graph Theory, and you want to advance your career by conducting research in this field and earning a PhD? Consider this 3-year PhD position with focus on Structural Directed Graph Theory.
Ethnographic research into digitally marginalized citizens, focusing on how genAI in public sector transforms responsibility and accountability. Publications within Science and Technology Studies and Organization Studies. The period of employment is 2 years.
Are you motivated by the development and application of neutron‑scattering simulation tools, and do you recognize the potential of virtual experimentation to support—or even partially replace—traditional hands‑on training for students and facility users?
DTU Fødevareinstituttet søger ny kollega til forskningsbaseret myndighedsbetjening og formidling til myndigheder, erhvervslivet og samfundet i øvrigt indenfor pesticider. Søg nu!
We seek a post-doc with power hybrid power plant control and PHIL experience for development, implementation and experimental validation of models for grid connection of renewable generation. The postdoc will use the Risø-HPP facility to develop, implement and validate models for hybrid power plant.
A 2-year fully funded Postdoc or Research Assistant position is available in the Electronics group at DTU Electro. The project is a part of project “RePower-HPC” funded by EUDP.
Are you a talented and motivated student looking to join a world-leading research team? We welcome candidates to contribute to the advancement of next-generation molecular thermodynamics for multiphase weak electrolyte systems, especially those relevant to CO2 storage, as part of the grant “A new pathway for CO2 storage simulations based on the utilization of molecular thermodynamics (PAVECO2)” funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark.
Kan du lide at sætte dig ind i nye ting, finde ud af, hvad det kan bruges til og lære andre om hvordan? DTU søger en nysgerrig IT kyndig person. Gerne med erfaring med både udvikling og forretning til vores IT Innovation team. Teamet arbejder med at afprøve de seneste AI og andre digitale værktøjer, sparrer med forretningen om muligheder og laver prototype projekter.
Looking to advance your academic career in cybersecurity? Join the Cybersecurity Engineering Section at DTU Compute, Technical University of Denmark, as an Associate Professor or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor and contribute to internationally leading research and high-impact education.
Ønsker du en afvekslende hverdag og har lyst til at arbejde på en arbejdsplads, som tilbyder udfordrende og spændende opgaver? Så er du måske vores nye kollega til værkstedet på DTU Fysik i Lyngby.
The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage (DTU Energy) invites applications for a position as full professor in ceramic processing of materials for energy conversion and storage – from materials to proof-of-concept devices.
A PhD position to research generation of optical quantum states, specifically photon pairs and entangled photon states in waveguide devices based on silicon carbide material. The overall aim is to demonstrate devices for application in quantum communication.
Are you wanting to establish your career as an academic and have a background in Science & Technology Studies (STS)? Are you interested in conducting cutting-edge research on society’s engagement in energy transitions? If yes, we have the job for you. In the excellence project, ‘Good-by-Devicing – probing how value comes to matter in the energy transition: the case of energy islands’, funded by the European Research Council (ERC), you will become part of a vibrant and growing STS environment at DTU’s Department of Technology, Management, and Economics, the Section of Science & Technology Studies, conducting basic research on energy transitions and the controversies they produce.
Vil du være en del af et stærkt team, hvor samarbejde og laboratoriefaglighed går hånd i hånd? Team Chemistry på DTU Energi søger en uddannet laborant til at bidrage med prøveforberedelse, kemikaliehåndtering og drift af vores laboratorier.
The DTU National Food Institute is seeking highly motivated applicants for a PhD scholarship focused on biofortification and bioavailability of vitamin D. We invite you to apply for the position and to join the dynamic research teams of the MSCA Doctoral Network MICROSUNSET – Micronutrient in a nutritious and sustainable diet.
The DTU National Food Institute is seeking highly motivated applicants for a PhD scholarship focused on development and application of analytical tools for studies on mineral blinding and accessibility in plant-based foods. We invite you to apply for the position and to join the dynamic research teams of the MSCA Doctoral Network MICROSUNSET – Micronutrient in a nutritious and sustainable diet.
The DTU National Food Institute is having a PhD scholarship in analytical chemistry and mineral accessibility in plant-based foods – part of a MSCA Doctoral Network on micronutrients in sustainable and nutritious diet. We invite you to apply for the position and to join the dynamic research teams of the MSCA Doctoral Network MICROSUNSET – Micronutrient in a nutritious and sustainable diet.
DTU Construct søger en værktøjsmager / maskinarbejder. Vi har en moderne maskinpark, hvor vi bl.a. afholder værkstedskursus for ingeniørstuderende; kurset læner sig op ad industri 4.0. Vi har et bredt udvalg af de nyeste CNC maskiner.
Do you want to shape the digital backbone of the green energy transition by enabling grid operators, forecast providers, and aggregators to privately and securely share data and unlock its value for a decarbonized energy system? We invite you to apply for one of the two fully funded, 3-year PhD positions on privacy-preserving data sharing for future energy systems.
Project on a closed-loop microneedle patch for Parkinson’s disease, integrating real-time L-DOPA sensing with transdermal drug delivery. The research combines biosensors, smart hydrogels, microneedles, and wireless control for personalized therapy.
Are you passionate about quantum physics and the application in cutting edge technologies? Do you enjoy tackling experimental challenges, pushing the frontiers of physical observations? And would you like to play a key role in advancing quantum science and technology research at DTU?
Are you passionate about how to train university students for neutron-based investigation at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund? Do you want to research how students learn via digital twins to replace hands-on training? Do you want to engage in a career within didactics of STEM education?
PhD position in synthetic carbohydrate chemistry/oligosaccharide synthesis. Join our team working on synthesis of the plant cell wall glycan rhamnogalacturonan II. Independence and a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry is required – experience with carbohydrate chemistry is an advantage.
The Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes (VISION) at the Technical University of Denmark is offering Postdoc positions in 2026 focused on nanoparticle catalysis using advanced operando electron microscopy.
The Cryptography Group at the CSE Section of DTU is inviting applications for a 3-year PhD position, starting on 1 September 2026. We are looking for a talented and motivated candidate to contribute to advancing the state of the art in secure multi-party computation and zero-knowledge proof especially in the post-quantum setting.
Could you imagine designing clusters for catalyzing chemical reactions through atomic-scale visualizations? The Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes (VISION) is offering a PhD positions for experimental research in nanoparticle catalysis using advanced operando electron microscopy.
Join our ATHENA (Artificial Intelligence Towards Holistic Evaluation of Skin Nanotexture Alterations) project developing advanced skin diagnostic tools! We’re seeking a skilled postdoc to lead the development of high-speed dermal atomic force microscope (HS-DAFM) control software and signal processing systems. In this role, you’ll create LabVIEW, C++ or Python based solutions for cutting-edge nanotexture imaging technology that will change dermatological diagnostics across multiple skin conditions. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to bridge hardware engineering with medical applications while working with an international, multidisciplinary team spanning five countries. If you’re passionate about creating impactful biomedical instrumentation with real clinical applications, this is your chance to make a difference in global healthcare.
