Syddansk Universitet
Odense
The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS) and the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) seek an outstanding candidate to fill a tenure track Fellow (Assistant Professor level) position in the field of Robotics. The candidate is expected to start on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The application deadline is September 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)
We are looking for a researcher with clear potential for research excellence who thrives in and is inspired by interdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to high-quality research in their field while embracing DIAS’s mission of curiosity-driven inquiry and interdisciplinary dialogue. The successful candidate should have a strong and promising research profile, with potential for attracting external research funding, and a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines. The candidate will be attached to both the Department and DIAS and should be prepared to engage in multiple and diverse research environments at SDU.
Who are we looking for
We seek a researcher with expertise in the field of Robotics, who is eager to develop their research career within the DIAS framework. The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
A commitment to engaging in boundary-crossing interdisciplinary research and dialogue.
A strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to research that bridges multiple fields.
Strong interest in driving internationally competitive research activities at the highest level of ambition.
Engagement in various forms of research dissemination, including interdisciplinary research and dialogue.
Qualifications
Successful applicants must:
Have research experience in computer vision fields related to laboratory automation. This could include (but is not limited to) methods for:
vision-based handling of laboratory equipment, in particular glassware and fluids
segmentation and vision-based handling of medical specimens and fluids
Hold a PhD or similar qualifications within relevant fields of Robotics, such as robotics control, modelling, computer vision, medical/industrial robotics and artificial intelligence.
Exhibit curiosity-driven research excellence, thinking beyond traditional boundaries.
Be fluent in English.
Show potential for attracting external research funding. Experience in applying for external funding and a strong international network, are considered comparative advantages.
Have research publications that demonstrate their excellence and broad thinking.
The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS)
DIAS at SDU is a hub for interdisciplinary excellence at and beyond the frontier of knowledge, bringing together outstanding researchers from various disciplines to foster groundbreaking interdisciplinary research and bold innovation. DIAS nurtures a collaborative and curiosity-driven environment, encouraging scholars to think outside the box and challenge conventional boundaries. The institute values open-minded exploration and an ambitious yet collegial atmosphere with a strong sense of community. Researchers affiliated with DIAS are expected to contribute actively to DIAS activities, and engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across faculties and departments, both nationally and internationally.
The Department
MMMI
The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute is an internationally recognized institute, which has maintained a leading position in robotics for more than three decades. The institute is the origin of robotics research in Denmark and has spawned the world-renowned cluster of robotics in Odense with more than 130 robotics companies including Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots. Building on our expertise in AI, robotics and software, we have raised strong research centres in related domains, such as Health Informatics and Energy Informatics, Drones and other relevant research areas.
SDU Robotics
SDU Robotics conducts research among others within the fields of robotics and computer vision. The unit focuses on research problems from real robotics applications within manufacturing industries, hospitals, elderly care, and other partners in society. The unit also focuses on Robot related vision technologies for facilitating industrial part feeding, automated product assembly, uncertainty aware quality inspection, and biomedical segmentation for diagnosis and robot control.
SDU Robotics’ research involves mathematical modeling and control of robots, robotic processes and robot systems, human-robot interactions, computer vision for reliable inspection and robot control, and simulation technologies for robotics and computer vision aimed at closing the Sim2Real gap. Artificial Intelligence is widely applied within all research fields.
Additional information
For further information about being a professor at DIAS, please contact DIAS director Sten Rynning at +45 6550 2193 or via email at director-dias@sdu.dk.
For more questions about the position please contact Head of Unit, Professor Thiusius Rajeeth Savarimuthu at trs@mmmi.sdu.dk.
Application, salary, and employment terms
The candidate will be attached to The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute in Odense and is also expected to participate in DIAS activities and interdisciplinary cooperation in Odense regularly.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for tenure track assistant professor as described herein. Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.
Further information on salary and taxation.
The tenure track programme the Faculty of Engineering is aimed at the most talented scholars who have established a high level in their current research and other professional work, and those who possess exceptional potential to achieve the highest international level within their research area. Candidates enter the assistant professor level (for up to 6 years) and, upon successful completion, will be promoted to a permanent position of associate professor, subject to a positive assessment by an expert committee. Indicators of relevant scholarly merits include documented independent scholarly output, ground-breaking publications, achievement of excellence grants, and international research network.
Teaching obligations will be reduced compared to a standard professorship at SDU, allowing more time for research and leadership activities.
To qualify for the position, you must have obtained a PhD or similar degree by the application deadline.
Application requirements
The application must include the following:
Letter of motivation that clearly explains the applicant's interest, qualifications, and motivation for the position.
Detailed CV including documentation of experience, and contacts for possible references.
An elaborate research and funding plan (max 4 pages) for the next three years including a description of synergy with the department's activities and the potential to benefit from DIAS’s interdisciplinary environment.
Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (original and an official English translation).
Complete list of publications, indicating which publications are most relevant for the position.
Up to five of the most relevant research articles – if you submit a monograph, it counts as 3 articles. Please upload a pdf for each publication. For co-authored publications, briefly describe the extent of the co-authorship or your contribution to the publications (please do this for each co-authored publication). You can do so by using this form or by describing the co-authorship in such a way that the committee can assess the extent of your contribution.
Teaching Portfolio as documentation for teaching and learning experience as well as supervision qualifications. Any format is acceptable, but you can find inspiration for structuring your teaching portfolio on the Faculty's teaching portfolio page.
All application materials must be submitted in English, and only applications written in English will be considered.
We recommend that international applicants take the time to visit websites of Work in Denmark and the International Staff Office at SDU. Here you can find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark.
Submission guidelines
All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be protected by password.
Motivated application must be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file).
Assessment
Shortlisting may be used as part of the assessment process. Read about shortlisting at SDU.
Assessment of applications will be done under the existing Appointment Order for universities. Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and, if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.
When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns them.
Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation and references may be obtained.
About SDU
SDU is committed to fostering a diverse staff that reflects society’s diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background.
SDU was founded in 1966 and now has over 27,000 students, nearly 20% of whom are international. SDU employs more than 3,800 staff and offers 115 study programmes across disciplines such as the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. While SDU’s main campus is in Odense, it also has campuses in other locations.
Equal opportunity employment
The University of Southern Denmark is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected status.
The University of Southern Denmark wishes our staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, are subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via the "Apply online" link provided in the job posting.
If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support.
The application deadline is September 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)
Indrykket:02/06/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 15/09/2026
Odense Kommune
Odense
Indrykket:02/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 19/08/2026
Circle K Næsby
Odense
Kære fremtidige kollega
Først og fremmest, lad os starte med at sige, at et job som Sælger hos Circle K ikke er for alle. Men det er et job der passer til mange, og måske også dig?
At arbejde som sælger på Circle K er ikke som ethvert sælgerjob. Os der arbejder her er vilde med det, og spørger du en af vores uundværlige sælgere om hvorfor, vil de bla nævne: Selvstændighed, fleksibilitet og ansvar.
Vi leder efter en positiv teamplayer som:
Har en sælger gemt I sig, motiveres af salg og kan levere en service lidt ud over det sædvanlige
Kan bevare overblikket og humøret, når der kommer uforudsete udfordringer ind af døren, og formår at løse dem med sund fornuft. Også selvom der er lang kø
Har en interesse for at tilberede mad. For vi elsker det! Og vi ser derfor gerne, at du har lyst til, at lave de lækreste sandwich og de bedste burgere.
Forstår vigtigheden af, at vores kunder får den bedste oplevelse når de besøger os. Dette indebærer også at butikken, kundetoilet og forplads er ren og pæn.
Du forstår betydningen af, at arbejde i et team, hvor alle er afhængige af- og stoler på, at hver løfter sit. Og til tider er villig til at give lidt ekstra.
Hvad kan I tilbyde mig?
Hos Circle K er der plads til alle! Vi værdsætter diversitet og forskellige måder at tænke og arbejde på, og vi arbejder altid samme som One team!
Det er altafgørende at du har lysten og motivationen til at lære nye ting, udvikle dig og bidrage til vores ”one-team” kultur. Hvis du har ambitionen om at bygge en karriere, får du unikke muligheder i Circle K, så længe du har den motivation der skal til.
Udover helt unikke udviklingsmuligheder, tilbyder vi et job med yderst attraktive fordele og personalegoder. Som en del af vores Circle K familie vil du bla få medarbejderrabat på brændstof, bilvask samt på mad og drikkevarer i vores butikker. Derudover tilbyder vi:
En attraktiv pensionsordning og sundhedsforsikring
Fordelagtige lønninger og forskudttidstillæg
Og ikke mindst, Danmarks bedste kollegaer
Mange der i dag driver vores stationer eller arbejder på vores kontor, startede deres karriere som sælgere på stationen, måske var tanken bare at blive hos os et stykke tid, men det var begyndelsen på en lang karriere! Og for dig der har andre mål og drømme i din karriere, er Circle K et fantastisk sted til at få erfaring, der er værd at tage med sig videre i arbejdslivet.
Så hvis du vil have et job, hvor du kan være med til at give vores kunder den bedste oplevelse, udvikle dig og blive en del af et fantastisk team på Circle K Næsby, så er det nu du skal sende din ansøgning afsted.
Hvis du har nogen spørgsmål, er du velkommen til at kontakte Store Manager Ken Brandt Andreasen på tlf nr.: 66 18 01 83
Antal timer:
Ca. 37 timer om ugen. Arbejdstiden er placeret på tidspunkter, der gør stillingen uegnet som studiejob. Det er en forudsætning for at komme i betragtning til stillingen, at du er fyldt 18 år. Fast vagtplan med både dag, aften og weekendvagter
Ansøgningsfrist og tiltrædelse:
Hurtigst muligt, gerne 20/7-26 ellers løbende
Som en del af rekrutteringsprocessen, indhenter vi referencer fra tidligere arbejdsgivere.
Hos os behøver du, hverken CV eller ansøgning for at søge job. Når du trykker på ”ansøg nu” kommer du til en portal, hvor du skal svare på nogle spørgsmål om forskellige arbejdssituationer, som samtidig giver dig et indblik i, hvordan det er at arbejde i Circle K.
Vi glæder os til at høre fra dig.
På vej i den rigtige retning - vil du være med?
Hos Circle K er der plads til alle og vi arbejder altid sammen som One team! Vi værdsætter diversitet og forskellige måder at tænke og arbejde på. Vi opfordrer derfor alle til at søge stillingen – uanset alder, køn, religion, handicap, etnisk baggrund etc.
Indrykket:02/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 27/08/2026
Syddansk Erhvervsskole
Odense
Er du uddannet elektriker eller automatiktekniker med solidt branchekendskab og erfaring med unge mennesker i rollen som enten mentor, vejleder eller underviser? Så se her!
Netop nu søger vi to dygtige skoleoplæringsinstruktører til hhv. elektriker- og automatikteknikeruddannelsen i Odense. Notér venligst i din ansøgning og kommentarfeltet, om du søger stillingen til Elektriker eller Automatiktekniker – eller om du er interesseret i begge.
Skoleoplæringsforløb er for lærlinge, der har afsluttet deres grundforløb 2 og er på vej til at finde læreplads i virksomhed. Eleverne går i skoleoplæringspraktik (SOP), da de endnu ikke har indgået uddannelsesaftale – eller hvis de, af forskellige årsager, har mistet den læreplads, de havde.
I SOP’en arbejder lærlingene med opgaver, de kunne have fået i en virksomhed, og som tilgodeser de faglige mål på den praktiske del af uddannelsen, og du vil som SOP-instruktør fungere som mester i deres oplæring.
Din nye arbejdsplads
Som SOP-instruktør på enten elektriker- eller automatikteknikeruddannelsen i Odense bliver du del af RTA-afdelingen (fagretningen Robot, Teknologi og Automatik), der også rummer uddannelserne smed, industritekniker og værktøjsmager. Vi arbejder målrettet på at dygtiggøre vores elever fagligt, og vi har skarpt fokus på ny teknologi og bæredygtighed i samarbejde med erhvervslivet.
Som SOP-instruktør kan du se frem til spændende faglige og pædagogiske udfordringer! Du kommer til at arbejde tæt sammen med undervisere, virksomhedskonsulenter og værkstedsassistenter - samt med hele skolens bygningsafdeling ifm. elevernes arbejdsopgaver, ligesom du vil indgå i eksterne samarbejder. Du får rig mulighed for at sætte dit aftryk på både stillingens indhold og fremtidens elektrikere og automatikteknikere.
Er du vores nye kollega?
Vi søger dig, der er god til at tilrettelægge arbejdsopgaver og organisere en arbejdsdag for unge mennesker. Faglig vejledning, støtte af og opfølgning på eleverne er din vigtigste opgave, så de når de fastsatte, faglige mål i deres skolepraktikforløb.
Vi søger dig, der:
Ansættelse
Stillingerne er faste og på fuldtid, 37 timer pr. uge inkl. pauser med løn, pension og ansættelse i henhold til Overenskomst for Håndværkere. Arbejdsstedet er i Odense.
Alle med relevant ansøgerprofil opfordres til at søge. Send din ansøgning og CV med dokumentation for uddannelser via link i opslaget her, så vi har den senest d. 2. august 2026 kl. 23.59.
Samtaler forventes afholdt i uge 33.
Ansættelse pr. 1. september 2026 – eller hurtigst muligt efter nærmere aftale.
Her kan du læse privatlivspolitik for jobansøgere:
www.sde.dk/om-os/fakta-om-skolen/databeskyttelse/privatlivspolitik-for-jobansogere/
Interesseret?
Vil du vide mere om stillingen, er du velkommen til at kontakte Uddannelseschef Michal Riber på 21639057.
Vi glæder os til at høre fra dig!
Indrykket:02/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 02/08/2026
Odense Kommune
Odense
Indrykket:01/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 19/08/2026
Odense Kommune
Odense
Indrykket:02/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 14/08/2026
Maximum Odense
Odense
Brænder du for god service, ledelse og en hverdag med højt tempo? Trives du med at være synlig på gulvet, motivere dit team og sikre, at gæsterne får en fantastisk oplevelse – hver eneste dag? Så er du måske vores nye souschef med hovedansvar for restauranten.
Hos Maximum Odense er vores mission at skabe gode oplevelser for alle vores gæster – både i restauranten og i vores mange aktiviteter. Som souschef bliver du en central del af den daglige drift og får ansvaret for at sikre, at restauranten fungerer optimalt i tæt samarbejde med centerchefen, køkkenchefen og resten af lederteamet.
Om The GrillThe Grill byder hver aften på en populær grillbuffet med specialiteter til både familier, virksomheder og større selskaber. Vores kokke står klar ved grillen, mens værter og værtinder sørger for en nærværende og professionel service gennem hele besøget. I weekenderne serverer vi desuden vores populære brunchbuffet.
Om stillingenSom souschef har du det daglige hovedansvar for restauranten og går forrest i den daglige drift. Du er en synlig leder, som motiverer medarbejderne, skaber et godt samarbejde og sikrer, at vores gæster altid mødes af høj kvalitet og god service.
Du bliver en del af lederteamet og får stor indflydelse på den daglige planlægning og udviklingen af restauranten.
Dine primære arbejdstider vil være om aftenen og i weekenderne, hvor vores gæster er der.
Dine arbejdsopgaverStillingen er på 30-37 timer om ugen.
Opstart efter aftale.
Vi afholder samtaler løbende, så send gerne din ansøgning allerede i dag.
NB! Ansøgninger modtages kun via vores hjemmeside.Indrykket:02/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 02/08/2026
5 - Dagtilbud, Ejerslykke Bhv. Børnehus
Odense
Indrykket:02/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 10/08/2026
Odense Kommune
Odense
Indrykket:02/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 10/08/2026
Trancit
Odense
Brænder du for hjemløseområdet og Housing First, så søger Trancit en ICM-bostøttemedarbejder til at dække Fyn – primært Sydfyn.
Trancit – Center for Housing First søger en ny ICM-kollega til vores opgaver på Fyn.
ICM-metoden er evidens- og manualbaseret og det er vigtigt, at du er indstillet på at arbejde efter denne metode og med målgruppen for ICM.
Din primære opgave som ICM-medarbejder er at stabilisere borgerens boligsituation og tilrettelægge bostøtten så motiverende som muligt for borgeren.
Indsatsen leveres efter lov om Social Service § 85a.
Stillingen er på 30 timer pr. uge med tiltrædelse hurtigst muligt.
Dine arbejdsopgaver vil bl.a. være:
- Levere løbende bostøtte til 5-7 borgere efter Housing First tilgangen og den specialiserede bostøttemetode ICM.
- Samarbejde med alle relevante aktører både offentlige og private.
- Sammen med borgeren, udarbejde ICM-handleplaner og tilrettelægge indsatsen, som skal bygge på borgerens tro, håb og ønsker.
- Skriftlig dokumentation af indsatsen, jvf. Trancits metodemanual.
Kompetencer:
- har en socialfaglig grunduddannelse på bachelorniveau
- har en åben og direkte kommunikationsform samt gode samarbejdsevner
- kan lide at have travlt og fungerer godt i en udfordrende og uforudsigelig arbejdsdag
- er god til at formulere dig skriftligt og kan anvende elektronisk journalisering
- kan arbejde selvledende og selvtilrettelæggende
- erfaring med bostøtteopgaver og at arbejde i borgerens hjem
- generel viden om de kommunale rammevilkår, herunder den kommunale lovgivning (SEL, LAB, Forvaltningsloven m.m.)
- er ressourceorienteret, inddragende, nysgerrig og ser muligheder i løsningen af opgaverne
- erfaring med at arbejde opsøgende med hjemløse eller andre udsatte mennesker
Vi tilbyder:
- uddannelse i Housing First tilgangen og den specialiserede bostøttemetode ICM
- et job med høj grad af selvstændighed i opgavetilrettelæggelsen
- gode udviklingsmuligheder i et tæt og spændende tværfagligt samarbejde og team
- en arbejdsplads, hvor nytænkning, progressivitet og professionalisme tages alvorligt
- metode supervision 2 gange om måneden, hvor deltagelse er obligatorisk/påkrævet
- 3-4 årlige undervisningsdage indenfor Housing First og ICM-metoden som er obligatoriske
Arbejdstid- og sted:
Arbejdstiden er fleksibel og ligger som udgangspunkt i tidsrummet 8.00 – 18.00.
Da der vil være kørsel i forbindelse med jobbet, skal du have egen bil til rådighed.
Du arbejder hjemmefra.
Løn og ansættelsesvilkår:
Løn og ansættelse efter individuel aftale.
Yderligere oplysninger:
Ønsker du at høre mere om jobbet, kan du kontakte ICM-medarbejder Sevda Cenikli på telefon 25 94 46 04 eller projektkoordinator Torben Jacobsen på telefon 25 94 05 51.
Stillingen ønsker besat hurtigst muligt og vi behandler derfor ansøgningerne løbende.
Trancit gør en forskel for socialt udsatte ved at sikre rette hjem og støtte - i fællesskab.
Indrykket:02/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 17/08/2026
Odense Katedralskole
Odense
En af vores fantastiske og dygtige pædagogiske ledere er blevet heeadhuntet til SDU, så vi søger nu en ny pædagogisk leder, som vil indgå i vores ledelsesteam.
Opgaverne for ledelsen er alsidige, og hvad præcis dine opgaver bliver, vil afhænge af, hvem du er. Allervigtigst er nemlig det: hvem du er.
Du skal kunne lede mennesker og kunne rumme mange forskellige typer af lærere og give dem lyst og mod til at prøve igen eller til at prøve noget helt nyt. Og du skal kunne skabe tryghed og ro, selv om der sker forandringer i vores sektor hele tiden.
Du skal helt grundlæggende holde af elever; både af de flittige og af de fjollede, og du skal kunne insistere på, at vi laver den bedste skole for de elever, vi har.
Du skal kunne tænke strategisk og kunne lede udvikling og drift på en gammel traditionsrig skole med et erfarent og dygtigt lærerkollegium og med mange pædagogiske og didaktiske projekter.
Som pædagogisk leder arbejder du tæt sammen med den øvrige ledelse, og du skal have lyst til at være i tæt dialog med medarbejdere og elever i dit daglige arbejde. Som leder skal du kunne tackle mange løbende driftsopgaver, og du vil også være involveret i fraværsopfølgning for en række stx-klasser.
Vi søger en pædagogisk leder, der:
Dine arbejdsopgaver
Din opgaveportefølje sammensættes først endeligt, når vi ved, hvem du er. Men hovedoverskrifterne på dine opgaver vil være:
Hvis du har særlige interesser eller kompetencer inden for AI, eksamensplanlægning, GDPR eller andet, der ikke er er nævnt, så lad os det endelig vide.
Hvem er vi?
Ledelsen består af rektor, vicerektor, 3 pædagogiske ledere (hvoraf den ene stilling er ledig) og en økonomichef. Du vil blive en del af et tæt ledelsesteam, som sidder i storrumskontor sammen med skolens dygtige sekretariat.
Odense Katedralskole ligger midt i Odense lige ved stationen. Vi er en veldrevet skole med god økonomi og god søgning, og vi er en skole, hvor der er tæt samarbejde mellem lærere og ledelse og et tillidsfuldt forhold mellem elever og medarbejdere.
Vi har pt 8 stx-klasser og 3 hf-klasser. Det er forventningen, at vi efter 2030-reformen bliver en ren stx-skole, og det er en bunden opgave for os at sikre, at vi da fortsat er en attraktiv skole for forskellige elevtyper.
Du får godt indblik i skolens stemning på Facebook og Instagram. Og alt det officielle finder du på vores hjemmeside www.odensekatedralskole.dk
Vilkår:
Vores pædagogiske leder skal have undervisningskompetence i gymnasiale fag.
Lønnen aftales i henhold til gældende overenskomst.
Alle interesserede opfordres til at søge uanset køn, alder og etnicitet.
Praktisk information:
Stillingen ønskes besat pr. 1. oktober 2026, eller så snart det er muligt.
Motiveret ansøgning, cv og relevante bilag modtages via Gymnasiejob.dk senest søndag d. 16. august 2026.
Vi forventer at gennemføre samtaler i uge 34. Der kan evt. blive tale om, at vi gennemfører anden samtale med udvalgte kandidater.
Kontakt endelig rektor Lone Bjørndal Thomsen, hvis du har spørgsmål til stillingen. I juli måned er det lettest pr. mail: LT@odensekatedralskole.dk.
Indrykket:02/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 16/08/2026
The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS) and the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) seek an outstanding candidate to fill a tenure track Fellow (Assistant Professor level) position in the field of Robotics. The candidate is expected to start on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The application deadline is September 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)
We are looking for a researcher with clear potential for research excellence who thrives in and is inspired by interdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to high-quality research in their field while embracing DIAS’s mission of curiosity-driven inquiry and interdisciplinary dialogue. The successful candidate should have a strong and promising research profile, with potential for attracting external research funding, and a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines. The candidate will be attached to both the Department and DIAS and should be prepared to engage in multiple and diverse research environments at SDU.
Who are we looking for
We seek a researcher with expertise in the field of Robotics, who is eager to develop their research career within the DIAS framework. The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
A commitment to engaging in boundary-crossing interdisciplinary research and dialogue.
A strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to research that bridges multiple fields.
Strong interest in driving internationally competitive research activities at the highest level of ambition.
Engagement in various forms of research dissemination, including interdisciplinary research and dialogue.
Qualifications
Successful applicants must:
Have research experience in computer vision fields related to laboratory automation. This could include (but is not limited to) methods for:
vision-based handling of laboratory equipment, in particular glassware and fluids
segmentation and vision-based handling of medical specimens and fluids
Hold a PhD or similar qualifications within relevant fields of Robotics, such as robotics control, modelling, computer vision, medical/industrial robotics and artificial intelligence.
Exhibit curiosity-driven research excellence, thinking beyond traditional boundaries.
Be fluent in English.
Show potential for attracting external research funding. Experience in applying for external funding and a strong international network, are considered comparative advantages.
Have research publications that demonstrate their excellence and broad thinking.
The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS)
DIAS at SDU is a hub for interdisciplinary excellence at and beyond the frontier of knowledge, bringing together outstanding researchers from various disciplines to foster groundbreaking interdisciplinary research and bold innovation. DIAS nurtures a collaborative and curiosity-driven environment, encouraging scholars to think outside the box and challenge conventional boundaries. The institute values open-minded exploration and an ambitious yet collegial atmosphere with a strong sense of community. Researchers affiliated with DIAS are expected to contribute actively to DIAS activities, and engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across faculties and departments, both nationally and internationally.
The Department
MMMI
The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute is an internationally recognized institute, which has maintained a leading position in robotics for more than three decades. The institute is the origin of robotics research in Denmark and has spawned the world-renowned cluster of robotics in Odense with more than 130 robotics companies including Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots. Building on our expertise in AI, robotics and software, we have raised strong research centres in related domains, such as Health Informatics and Energy Informatics, Drones and other relevant research areas.
SDU Robotics
SDU Robotics conducts research among others within the fields of robotics and computer vision. The unit focuses on research problems from real robotics applications within manufacturing industries, hospitals, elderly care, and other partners in society. The unit also focuses on Robot related vision technologies for facilitating industrial part feeding, automated product assembly, uncertainty aware quality inspection, and biomedical segmentation for diagnosis and robot control.
SDU Robotics’ research involves mathematical modeling and control of robots, robotic processes and robot systems, human-robot interactions, computer vision for reliable inspection and robot control, and simulation technologies for robotics and computer vision aimed at closing the Sim2Real gap. Artificial Intelligence is widely applied within all research fields.
Additional information
For further information about being a professor at DIAS, please contact DIAS director Sten Rynning at +45 6550 2193 or via email at director-dias@sdu.dk.
For more questions about the position please contact Head of Unit, Professor Thiusius Rajeeth Savarimuthu at trs@mmmi.sdu.dk.
Application, salary, and employment terms
The candidate will be attached to The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute in Odense and is also expected to participate in DIAS activities and interdisciplinary cooperation in Odense regularly.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for tenure track assistant professor as described herein. Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.
Further information on salary and taxation.
The tenure track programme the Faculty of Engineering is aimed at the most talented scholars who have established a high level in their current research and other professional work, and those who possess exceptional potential to achieve the highest international level within their research area. Candidates enter the assistant professor level (for up to 6 years) and, upon successful completion, will be promoted to a permanent position of associate professor, subject to a positive assessment by an expert committee. Indicators of relevant scholarly merits include documented independent scholarly output, ground-breaking publications, achievement of excellence grants, and international research network.
Teaching obligations will be reduced compared to a standard professorship at SDU, allowing more time for research and leadership activities.
To qualify for the position, you must have obtained a PhD or similar degree by the application deadline.
Application requirements
The application must include the following:
Letter of motivation that clearly explains the applicant's interest, qualifications, and motivation for the position.
Detailed CV including documentation of experience, and contacts for possible references.
An elaborate research and funding plan (max 4 pages) for the next three years including a description of synergy with the department's activities and the potential to benefit from DIAS’s interdisciplinary environment.
Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (original and an official English translation).
Complete list of publications, indicating which publications are most relevant for the position.
Up to five of the most relevant research articles – if you submit a monograph, it counts as 3 articles. Please upload a pdf for each publication. For co-authored publications, briefly describe the extent of the co-authorship or your contribution to the publications (please do this for each co-authored publication). You can do so by using this form or by describing the co-authorship in such a way that the committee can assess the extent of your contribution.
Teaching Portfolio as documentation for teaching and learning experience as well as supervision qualifications. Any format is acceptable, but you can find inspiration for structuring your teaching portfolio on the Faculty's teaching portfolio page.
All application materials must be submitted in English, and only applications written in English will be considered.
We recommend that international applicants take the time to visit websites of Work in Denmark and the International Staff Office at SDU. Here you can find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark.
Submission guidelines
All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be protected by password.
Motivated application must be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file).
Assessment
Shortlisting may be used as part of the assessment process. Read about shortlisting at SDU.
Assessment of applications will be done under the existing Appointment Order for universities. Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and, if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.
When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns them.
Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation and references may be obtained.
About SDU
SDU is committed to fostering a diverse staff that reflects society’s diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background.
SDU was founded in 1966 and now has over 27,000 students, nearly 20% of whom are international. SDU employs more than 3,800 staff and offers 115 study programmes across disciplines such as the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. While SDU’s main campus is in Odense, it also has campuses in other locations.
Equal opportunity employment
The University of Southern Denmark is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected status.
The University of Southern Denmark wishes our staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, are subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via the "Apply online" link provided in the job posting.
If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support.
The application deadline is September 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)
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Indrykket: 2 June 2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 28 July 2026
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