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:21/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 20/08/2026
Den Gamle Kro Odense A/S
Odense
ER DU VORES NYE RESTAURANTCHEF?
Brænder du for værtskab, ledelse og gastronomi?
Så er du måske vores nye restaurantchef.
Hos Den Gamle Kro søger vi en engageret restaurantchef, der har lyst til at være med til at skabe mindeværdige oplevelser for vores gæster. Du bliver en del af et stærkt lederteam med to restaurantchefer, som i tæt samarbejde med den daglige ledelse sikrer høj kvalitet, nærværende service og en restaurant i konstant udvikling.
Vi søger dig, der:
- Har ledererfaring fra restaurationsbranchen.
- Er en synlig leder, som motiverer og udvikler dit team.
- Trives i et miljø med højt tempo og mange bolde i luften.
- Arbejder struktureret og har styr på de administrative opgaver, der følger med stillingen.
- Samarbejder naturligt med både køkkenet, din restaurantchef-kollega og den øvrige ledelse.
- Har interesse for vin, gastronomi og den gode gæsteoplevelse.
- Sætter en ære i at levere værtskab i særklasse.
Hos os får du:
- En arbejdsplads i historiske rammer med masser af charme og personlighed.
- Muligheden for at arbejde med klassiske serveringer som flamberede bøffer,
Crêpes Suzette og rørt tatar – tilberedt ved gæsternes bord.
- En varieret hverdag med både à la carte-service, selskaber og særlige arrangementer.
- Stor indflydelse på den daglige drift og mulighed for at sætte dit eget præg på restauranten.
- En social arbejdsplads med respekt, ordentlighed og et stærkt fællesskab.
- Gode muligheder for faglig udvikling og videre karriere i virksomheden.
- Løn efter kvalifikationer, pension og sundhedsforsikring.
Stillingen kræver engagement, og arbejdstiderne følger restaurantens rytme med både dag-, aften- og weekendarbejde.
Tiltrædelse: Senest 1. september – gerne tidligere.
Vi afholder samtaler løbende og ansætter, når vi har fundet den rette kandidat. Send derfor gerne din ansøgning hurtigst muligt.
Send din ansøgning og dit CV til info@dengamlekro.dk.
Har du spørgsmål til stillingen, er du meget velkommen til at kontakte Helle Villesen på 21 45 60 25.
Vi glæder os til at høre fra dig og til at byde vores nye restaurantchef velkommen på Den Gamle Kro
Indrykket:20/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 23/08/2026
Den Gamle Kro Odense A/S
Odense
ER DU VORES NYE KOKKELEV?
Drømmer du om en elevplads på en af Danmarks mest historiske restauranter?
Hos Den Gamle Kro bliver du en del af et køkken, hvor stolte traditioner møder moderne gastronomi. Her lærer du det klassiske kokkehåndværk fra bunden, samtidig med at du udvikler dine færdigheder i et køkken med høje ambitioner, masser af tempo og et stærkt fællesskab.
Som kokkeelev hos os bliver du en vigtig del af holdet. Du får ansvar, bliver udfordret og lærer af dygtige kokke, som brænder for deres fag og gerne deler deres viden.
Vi tilbyder:
- En spændende og lærerig elevplads med fokus på din udvikling.
- Grundig oplæring i både klassiske teknikker og moderne gastronomi.
- Mulighed for at arbejde med friske råvarer og retter af høj kvalitet.
- Et køkken med højt tempo, høje ambitioner og godt humør.
- Dygtige kolleger, som støtter dig gennem hele din elevtid.
- En arbejdsplads med stærkt sammenhold og sociale arrangementer i løbet af året.
- Gode muligheder for udvikling og en fremtid i restaurationsbranchen.
Vi søger dig, der:
- Brænder for madlavning og drømmer om at blive en dygtig kok.
- Er nysgerrig og har lyst til at lære nyt hver dag.
- Trives i et køkken, hvor tempoet er højt.
- Er mødestabil, engageret og tager ansvar.
- Har et godt humør og bidrager positivt til fællesskabet.
- Er klar til at give den gas og udvikle dig både fagligt og personligt.
Hos Den Gamle Kro tror vi på, at de bedste kokke bliver skabt gennem godt håndværk, stærkt samarbejde og en passion for gastronomi. Derfor investerer vi tid i vores elever og giver dig de bedste forudsætninger for at udvikle dig.
Lyder det som noget for dig?
Send din ansøgning og dit CV til info@dengamlekro.dk.
Har du spørgsmål til stillingen, er du meget velkommen til at kontakte Helle Villesen på 21 45 60 25.
Vi glæder os til at høre fra dig og til at byde vores næste kokkeelev velkommen på Den Gamle Kro
Indrykket:20/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 16/08/2026
S/I Ida Mariehjemmet
Odense
Sundhedsfaglig medarbejder til fast aftenvagt – 28 timer om ugen
Plejehjemmet Ida Marie søger en engageret sundhedsfaglig medarbejder til en fast aftenvagtsstilling på 28 timer om ugen. Du indgår i et fast rul med arbejde hver 2. weekend.
Du har en sundhedsfaglig uddannelse eller solid erfaring fra plejen. Det vigtigste for os er, at du gør dig umage, brænder for at gøre en forskel og møder mennesker med omsorg, respekt og nærvær.
Vi søger dig, der:
Har en sundhedsfaglig uddannelse eller solid erfaring fra plejen
Er mødestabil, arbejder selvstændigt og tager ansvar
Trives med samarbejde og bidrager positivt til fællesskabet
Læs hele jobopslaget på Ida Maries jobside her:
Indrykket:20/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 10/08/2026
UCL Erhvervsakademi og Professionshøjskole
Odense
I Produktion og Teknik søger vi en engagerede og erfaren projektleder til Erhvervsfyrtårn Life Science - Kompetenceforsyning i Life Science SMV’er.
Projektets formål er at styrke små og mellemstore virksomheder (SMV’er) inden for Life Science og velfærdsteknologi ved at sikre adgang til kvalificeret arbejdskraft og strategisk kompetenceudvikling. Projektet er et EU Socialfond Plus projekt.
Som projektleder får du ansvar for den daglige styring af projektet, i alt fra planlægning og koordinering, til økonomi, kvalitet samt dialog med interne projektmedarbejdere og eksterne samarbejdspartnere. Du bliver bindeleddet mellem administration og det praktiske arbejde i marken, og du får en nøglerolle i at sikre, at projekterne bliver gennemført sikkert, effektivt og i høj kvalitet.
Opgaver:
Din profil
Du har et stærkt teoretisk fundament fra en uddannelse indenfor det produktionstekniske område, fx som ingeniør og har en solid erfaring med ledelse og styring af projekter.
Du har kendskab til de videregående uddannelser i regi af Akademi- og Diplomuddannelser og et blik for detaljer og de muligheder der skal gribes når projektet skal styres i mål.
Du har evnerne til at skabe struktur og overblik i en hverdag med mange bevægelige dele og sikre gode relationer blandt deltagerne, så kommunikation og samarbejder understøtter projektets fremdrift.
Og så er du selvfølgelig 100% selvkørende og trives med ansvar.
Vi tilbyder
Et inspirerende fagligt miljø med fokus på kvalitet og en central rolle i projektet med mulighed for at præge udviklingsopgaven, et tæt samarbejde med erfarne kolleger og projektets partnere.
Du får frihed under ansvar og mulighed for udvikling, samt mulighed for i stor udstrækning selv at planlægge dit arbejde og tid.
Ansættelse
Du bliver atnsat i en tidbegrænset projektlederstilling, Asættelsen er fra den 15. august 2026 og slutter den 31. december 2028. Din gennemsnitlige arbejdstid vil være 20 timer pr. uge.
Du vil blive ansat efter Cikulære om overenskomst for akademikere i staten.
Har du en anden uddannelse/baggrund, så ansættes, du efter den pågældende overenskomst eller organisationsaftale.
Dit primære arbejdssted vil være Seebladsgade 1, 5000 Odense C.
Vil du vide mere
Har du brug for yderligere oplysninger om stillingen, inden du sender din ansøgning, er du velkommen til at kontakte uddannelseschef Birger Brandt på mail bibr@ucl.dk eller mobil 29 44 86 75.
Vi forventer at holde ansættelsessamtaler i uge 32.
Ansøgning
Send din ansøgning, dit CV og relevante eksamensbeviser via vores hjemmeside ucl.dk/job senest den 2. august 2026.
Indrykket:20/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 02/08/2026
NIMARA ApS
Odense
Kundeservicemedarbejder
Vi søger en kundeservicemedarbejder til NIMARA.dk. Har du smil i stemmen og er serviceminded, og vil du arbejde i et dynamisk team, så se med her!
Kunne du tænke dig at arbejde i dynamisk og yderst vækstorienteret virksomhed, så har du muligheden for at blive en del af vores spændende e-handelsvirksomhed. Til kundeservice af vores danske møbelshop Nimara.dk søger vi en medarbejder med flair for god kundeservice og lysten til at være med på holdet.
NIMARA ApS er en entreprenant og hurtigt voksende B2C E-commerce virksomhed inden for møbler og design, og virksomheden har siden etableringen i 2015 haft en markant vækst. Man er på en spændende og ambitiøs vækstrejse med igangsatte planer for en fortsat betydelig udvidelse af forretningen i de kommende år.
Virksomheden har hovedkontor i Odense og beskæftiger pt. ca. 70 medarbejdere. NIMARA ApS sikrer, at nordisk design er tilgængeligt for alle ved at tage kontrol over hele processen. Virksomheden står selv for design, produktion og salg, hvilket betyder, at unødvendige mellemled undgås, og man tilbyder derfor produkter direkte til slutkunder til konkurrencedygtige priser. Man har i dag opnået en betydende position på en række europæiske markeder.
Om jobbet
Dine primære arbejdsopgaver vil være:
Dine kvalifikationer
Vi tilbyder
En fuldtidsstilling på 37 timer, hvor du bliver en del af et team, hvor gejst og gå på mod står øverst på listen. Der er gode muligheder for øget ansvar og personlig udvikling. Kulturen i virksomheden er præget af en uformel omgangstone og en praktisk tilgang til løsning af opgaverne.
Tiltrædelse
Snarest muligt, men vi venter gerne på den rette. Vi behandler ansøgninger løbende, så send gerne din ansøgning hurtigst muligt.
Hvis du har spørgsmål angående stillingen, kan du kontakte Kundeservicechef Mirel Dedeic mirel@nimara.dk
Vi glæder os til at modtage din ansøgning.
Se mere om job hos NIMARA https://nimara.dk/pages/job
Indrykket:20/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 01/09/2026
S/I Ida Mariehjemmet
Odense
Brænder du for at lave god, hjemlig mad, og har du lyst at være en del af et plejehjem, hvor køkkenet er husets hjerte?
På Plejehjemmet Ida Marie i Odense søger vi en køkkenmedarbejder på 25 timer om ugen. For den rette kandidat er der mulighed for at supplere stillingen med timer i plejen, blandt andet ved weekendvagt hver 2. weekend, så den samlede ansættelse kan udgøre op til 32 timer om ugen.
Du vil passe rigtig godt ind, hvis du nyder, at beboerne kigger forbi køkkenet til en snak, hvis du gerne deler et smil eller en kop kaffe, og hvis du ser måltiderne som meget mere end mad på en tallerken. Her er køkkenet en vigtig del af hverdagen, og du bliver en naturlig del af fællesskabet omkring vores beboere.
Dine opgaver vil blandt andet være:
Tilberedning og anretning af dagens måltider
Bagning og tilberedning af små lækkerier til hverdag og arrangementer
Bestilling af varer og varemodtagelse
Egenkontrol og sikring af høj hygiejnestandard
Oprydning og rengøring i køkkenet
Samarbejde med husets øvrige medarbejdere om at skabe de bedste rammer for vores beboere.
Klik her for at komme til Ida Maries jobside, hvor du kan finde det fulde opslag.
Indrykket:20/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 05/08/2026
Meneta Holding A/S
Odense
Til at styrke vores produktion, søger vi en engageret og ansvarlig produktionsmedarbejder til vores daghold. Kunne du tænke dig at arbejde i en ung virksomhed, som er en del af en veldreven koncern, så har du muligheden for et spændende job som produktionsmedarbejder hos Meneta Composite Materials ApS.
Meneta Composite Materials ApS har specialiseret sig i at producere gummi-lamineret materialer, der bl.a. anvendes til bremsekomponenter i bilindustrien.
Stillingen:
I stillingen som produktionsmedarbejder hos Meneta Composite Materials ApS, vil du skulle løse arbejdsopgaverne i samarbejde med dine kollegaer i produktion og sammen med udviklingsafdelingen.
Dine primære arbejdsopgaver vil være:
Kvalifikationer:
Vi lægger vægt på, at du er kvalitetsbevidst og ansvarsfuld. Du er opmærksom og god til at få afsluttet dine opgaver. Du er en teamplayer, som evner at arbejde struktureret og selvstændigt. Du trives med at arbejde i et dynamiske miljø.
Truckcertifikat kræves.
Vi tilbyder:
Et spændende job, hvor du kan se frem til en udfordrende og varieret hverdag, med gode arbejdskollegaer og et godt arbejdsmiljø.
Yderligere informationer:
Meneta Composite Materials (MECM) er en del af den globale virksomhed, Meneta Holding A/S der blev etableret i 1953 i Stige ved Odense. Meneta koncernen er i dag producent af støj- og vibrationsdæmpende materialer og bagplader, med egen produktion i Danmark, Kina, Indien og USA. Meneta er specialiseret i udvikling, test og produktion af shims og bagplader til producenter af bremsesystemer til den automotive industri – både OE og aftermarkedet og har omkring 2.200 ansatte globalt.
Se eventuelt flere informationer om Meneta på www.meneta.com.
Indrykket:20/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 19/08/2026
Odense Kommune
Odense
Indrykket:20/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 13/08/2026
Odense Kommune
Odense
Indrykket:20/07/2026
Ansøgningsfrist: 05/08/2026
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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