DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Business Development and Energy Systems - DTU Engineering Technology

Job DescriptionDTU’s Department of Engineering Technology is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant Professor to join our Business Development section. This is a unique opportunity to establish your academic career while shaping the future of sustainable energy systems and business innovation.You will join our research section Business Development, where you will have colleagues with a mix of research and industrial experience, working closely with business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to ensure our findings directly address the pressing challenges faced by businesses today. In our section you will be a part of exploring the interplay between economic sustainability and environmental sustainability, examining how they create new avenues for business growth. In an era where the climate crisis poses significant challenges to organizations, nations, and global leaders, research on the interplay between different facets of sustainable business becomes indispensable.Our section is diverse in culture, nationalities, and career paths from industry and academia. We enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration and feedback sharing in a safe working environment. We value our diversity in daily work. Our primary research themes include Economic and Environmental Sustainability, Leveraging Sustainable Technologies and Business Models, and exploring the intersection of Digitalization and Business.Responsibilities And QualificationsWe are seeking an interdisciplinary researcher and educator to contribute to the economics of digitalization in the energy sector, with a focus on research and teaching in areas such as: Business models for sustainability in the energy sector: Evaluate and develop sustainable business models and corporate digital responsibility strategies to support the energy transition. Complex systems analysis and modeling: Leverage complexity theory principles and tools such as system dynamics, agent-based modeling, and network analysis to modeling to electricity grids, digitalized energy networks, and socio-technical interactions, integrating regulatory, operational, and economic dimensions. Cost-benefit analysis of digital technologies across the energy value chain: Assess the techno-economic impacts of emerging technologies, including AI, cybersecurity, and digital grid solutions, to inform investment and policy decisions. In this role, you will draw on your expertise in economics, engineering, digitalization, and emerging energy technologies, while contributing to holistic solutions for electricity companies and offshore wind energy projects. In particular, you will have the opportunity to translate cutting-edge research into actionable insights that guide regulators, industry, and policymakers, while contributing to the development of sustainable, digitalized energy systems globally.Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s research and teaching within energy systems to fulfil the increasing demand for academic policy, as well as industrial knowledge within this field and competences across multiple (business/ economics) engineering programs. To do so, you will: Advance the research field by identifying knowledge gaps of scientific, academic, and industrial relevance, with an emphasis on digital transformation in energy networks Lead and contribute to international, high-visibility research projects through collaborations with industry, regulators, and academic networks Develop interdisciplinary workshops and research collaborations with national authorities and energy companies Conduct cost-benefit analyses and system dynamics modelling to support decision-making in complex energy systems Teach and supervise in multiple BEng - and part time diploma-programmes within the above-mentioned fields Co-supervise PhD students Actively participate in departmental and section activities, such as meetings, seminars, and conferences Initiate, attract funding for, and coordinate research projects 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. To meet the position's requirements, the applicant must be regularly present and actively involved in teaching and research activities within the Section and Department.To thrive and succeed in this role, we imagine you bring: Documented ability to teach in Danish or English, e.g., course evaluations or demonstrated proficiency Proficiency in English, both written and spoken Demonstrated research experience in areas relevant to the position, Section and Department A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for interdisciplinary workA keen interest in collaborating with colleagues in research and teaching to foster a vibrant academic culture. 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.As formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) as well as academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding an assistant professorship and documented didactic/pedagogic training.You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria: Experience and quality of teaching Research experience 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 employmentThe position is a full time position and 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.Expected starting is 1 st of August or according to mutual agreement.You can read more about career paths at DTU here .Further information Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Kristina Vaarst Andersen, Head of the research Section for Business Development, tel.: +45 9351 1785, kriva@dtu.dk .You can read more about DTU Engineering at https://engtech.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 procedurePlease submit your online application no later than 12 December 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Interviews will be conducted in English and the first round interview will start with a short research presentation from the candidate.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, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/ ) Teaching portfolio including 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 TechnologyWe work at the forefront of university-industry collaboration and develop tools and methods for technology implementation. We are organized in 8 sections all focused on technology implementation, engineering technology and engineering education within a wide range of engineering fields.Technology for peopleDTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.