Description
Associate Professor or DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Electric Components in Modern Power Systems
Do you want to shape the future of electric power engineering and inspire the next generation of engineers? Join us to advance research on electrical components and their interaction and role in modern transmission and distribution systems. We combine cutting-edge research, modelling, experiments and field validation with direct impact on the integration of new technologies into real-world power systems.
As part of a dynamic research ecosystem at the forefront of the green transition, you will have the opportunity to pursue your ideas, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to a sustainable energy future. We offer a vibrant and inclusive environment that values creativity, teamwork, and personal growth, and we encourage you to bring your vision and ambition to the table.
We are committed to helping you grow into a leading academic within your field. You will be our key academic person within electric components in power systems, and you are expected to grow in the position and develop a recognized portfolio of activities within teaching, student supervision, research and innovation in close collaboration with industry and academic colleagues. Applicants applying for the position as DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor will receive guidance and support to build a strong academic profile and prepare for promotion to Associate Professor.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen our expertise in electric power components as they function within power systems and subsystems, supporting their integration, operation, and development, in particular seen in the light of a changing, dynamic power system with increasing use of converters at all levels.
The position covers the research area of component- and subsystem-level phenomena in HVDC and HVAC grids, addressing challenges such as transients, overvoltages, harmonics, and component reliability. It may include the development and validation of time-domain models - using tools such as EMT, PSCAD, and RTDS - to analyze transmission subsystems and the interactions between components, including events driven by converters and protection systems. Other topics may include insulation coordination and compatibility across components and vendors in hybrid HVAC/DC contexts. Furthermore, you may design and carry out laboratory and field verification campaigns, for example on component characterization and performance in interaction with the grid, collaborating closely with industry stakeholders to ensure practical relevance and impact. We expect your scientific background to be aligned with the described field.
The position will leverage ongoing partnerships and funding within among others endurance of cables and accessories under transients in future HVDC systems, insulation coordination in HVAC/DC grids, and reliable operation of hybrid transmission lines with many OHL/cable sections. We have a strong international focus, actively engaging in global research collaborations, partnerships, and networks to advance knowledge and innovation in our field. The environment will enable you to quickly establish yourself in the role and accelerate both your professional development and research activities.
You will have the opportunity to benefit from our advanced computational tools and facilities, including PSCAD, RTDS and high-performance computers, as part of our PowerLab facilities (http://www.powerlab.dk). You may also take benefit of our involvement in offshore wind energy activities like the innovative Bornholm Energy Island project (http://www.balticenergyisland.com), and access to real-life power system measurements.
Your primary responsibilities will be to:
- Teach and supervise BSc and MSc students and contribute to course and curriculum development.
- Lead fundamental and applied research in collaboration with PhD students and relevant collaborators.
- Contribute to innovation and potential scientific advice activities.
- Attract research funding, execute research projects and collaborate with academic colleagues and industry, nationally as well as internationally.
- Contribute to the section, division and department operation.
You will 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 communicate competently in both. International candidates who are not fluent in Danish will be supported through language courses.
We place great emphasis on your personal qualities and expect that you:
- Act with high personal integrity in the best interest of the organisation
- Thrive in collaboration and teamwork with colleagues in an environment where we contribute, help and support one another
- Are curious and proactive in exploring new solutions and technologies
- Are willing to take initiative and contribute to the development of our shared practices
As a formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering (power systems, highvoltage engineering, power components or similar). If you are applying for the associate professor position you should also have 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
For applicants to the Associate Professor position, demonstrated leadership in research projects, industrial collaboration and a record of securing research funding are expected plus documented teaching experiences beyond supervising students. For Tenure Track Assistant Professor applicants, potential for independent research and willingness to develop teaching skills are prioritized.
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.
The assistant professor position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process here.
The position is a full-time position. Starting date is according to mutual agreement.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor and Head of Division Jacob Østergaard at mobile 0045 - 25 13 05 01 or e-mail jaos@dtu.dk.
You can read more about DTU Wind and Energy Systems at www.wind.dtu.dk. You can find more information about our experimental infrastructures at www.powerlab.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
Please submit your online application no later than 6 March 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 (applicants applying for the position as associate professor should indicate 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.
Please indicate whether you are applying for the position as Associate or Assistant Professor.
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.
Gearing up for a global energy transformation
DTU Wind and Energy Systems aims at taking the renewable energy technology and its integration to the energy systems to the next level. Our goal is to create an impact for people and society through research, education and innovation, and collaborate with the entire energy sector to develop the most effective technologies on the planet. DTU Wind and Energy Systems is recognized for its strong international network and active participation in global research initiatives.
Technology for people
DTU 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.
