Syddansk Universitet
Esbjerg
The Department of Business and Sustainability at the University of Southern Denmark in Kolding invites applications for a PhD scholarship as of April 1st 2026, or as agreed. For more information about the department, please visit the website.
Be part of a large-scale international project
We are looking for a talented and motivated PhD student for the EPHEMERAL research project. EPHEMERAL – Entrepreneurship and Place: How Entrepreneurs Manage Evolving Relationships Across the Life-cycle is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) funded under Horizon Europe. The project aims to train a new generation of researchers to advance rural development theory and practice through entrepreneurship.
EPHEMERAL explores how entrepreneurs shape rural places over time, considering life-cycle dynamics, evolving local contexts, and structural societal changes. The network includes five European universities and several non-academic partners, offering interdisciplinary supervision and training with a focus on rural entrepreneurship and development.
The PhD position will focus on the topic of “Left-behind places and entrepreneurial mobilization”. The objective of the PhD project is to contribute to the question of how structural changes at the societal level change the emergence of opportunities and resources in rural places through the specific empirical phenomenon of left behind places as a new political narrative and category. The project thus seeks to identify new forms of entrepreneurial agency leveraging local and extra-local resources around notions of left behindness, geographical discontent and spatial justice.
Your contribution to the project
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of entrepreneurship, sociology, and rural development in an international and interdisciplinary research project. As our new PhD student, you will play a central role in:
Collecting qualitative data from new and emergent political movements in rural areas.
Analyzing the data and developing excellent and impactful research published in leading international journals.
Preparing comprehensive analysis reports and contributing to high-impact research publications.
Participating in dissemination activities to share findings with academic, industry, and public audiences.
Who are we looking for
We are looking for applicants possessing personal qualities such as curiosity and a strong desire to understand and solve societal challenges. You should be able to work independently and, in consultation with your PhD supervisor, prioritize the different aspects of your work. Finally, you are expected to have good interpersonal skills, be interested in engaging with the national and international research community (your supervisor and the department will support you in this), be present and take part in the daily academic and social environments in Kolding.
Applications are invited from applicants with a relevant master’s degree within social sciences (e.g. business, political science, sociology or related disciplines). Moreover, we expect applicants to:
Have good English skills, both in speaking and writing.
Have good communication skills.
Have enthusiasm and talent for academic work.
Have interest in interdisciplinary and stakeholder-engaged research.
Have experiences with collecting and analysing qualitative data.
Be engaged, proactive, cooperative, be able to work independently, show awareness and confidence in own skills and capabilities.
The department wishes our staff to reflect on the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
For a more detailed description of the qualification criteria, please consult the department’s Scholarly Qualification Guidelines
The position is part of the EPHEMERAL MSCA-DN and follows the MSCA mobility and eligibility rules. This means that you must not have resided or carried out main activity in Denmark for more than 12 months in the last 36 months (MSCA mobility rule) immediately before the recruitment date.
The research Environment
As a PhD Student, you will be embedded in a strong research community that is internationally recognized for excellence in research and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary methods and approaches within the social sciences and beyond. Within the Department of Business and Sustainability, your closest colleagues are those in the Entrepreneurship research group.
The department believes in fostering a stimulating and inspiring environment for both faculty members and students. The department’s ambition is therefore to recruit, develop, and retain talented scholars committed to both academic excellence and departmental development.
The department in general offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment in which collaboration, societal engagement, and team spirit are fundamental parts of the culture. Our department has activities in Kolding, Esbjerg and Sønderborg with approx. 60 employees engaged in research and teaching in the fields of resource and environmental economics, entrepreneurship, marketing, and organizational studies.
As part of the project, you also participate in the research project, working with other PhD candidates and senior scholars across Europe.
This includes participation in six international training weeks, and international secondments with academic and non-academic partners.
Requirements and programme structure
As a PhD Student you will follow an individual PhD plan including course work, conference participation, and knowledge dissemination and/or teaching. PhD Students typically spend three-six months in another research institution abroad and for you this will be fulfilled through the secondment activities. The scholarship carries a monthly salary including pension plus office facilities and financial support for conference travels and research visits abroad. Conditions of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
If selected for the position you will be enrolled in the PhD programme at the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences in Economics. Your employment as a Salaried PhD Student is governed by the agreement of November 10, 2015, on Graduate Employees in government appendix 5 – protocol on PhD Research Fellows. The scholarship runs for three years.
When preparing your project proposal, you are strongly advised to consult the general guidelines for preparing a project proposal at the PhD School’s webpage.
Contact information
Further information about this position and its academic expectations is available from Professor Steffen Korsgaard, email stko@sam.sdu.dk
For further information about the PhD school, please contact the PhD School Secretariat through e-mail: phdsek@sam.sdu.dk.
Please be aware that you must apply online through the SDU online recruitment system. If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.
Application and assessment process
The application deadline is January 6, 2026, at 11.59 PM / 23.59 (CET/CEST) after which the link will no longer be active.
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now" on our website.
An application must include:
Application form can be downloaded at this LINK.
A project proposal, max 5 pages of 2400 characters each, including spaces, notes, appendices, bibliography etc. The total length in characters including spaces of the project description must be stated on the first page of the project description
An abstract for the above project description of no more than 250 words
Detailed CV
A summary of your master thesis including information on the research question, motivation, employed research method, and key findings (max 1 page of 2,400 characters each, including spaces, notes, appendices, bibliography etc.)
A certified copy of your master’s degree certificate including all examination results.
Information on experience with teaching, dissemination, or scientific publication, if applicable
All documents in other languages than Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English, or German must be translated into English. The project proposal, project abstract, and CV must be written in English. Use of large language models or related AI tools in any capacity must be disclosed in accordance with best academic practices.
Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.
If you do not adhere to the above-mentioned specifications your application can be rejected without further assessment. The department reserves the right to arrive at a decision solely based on the material submitted.
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
Applications will be assessed by a committee. When the assessment committee has submitted its report, you will be emailed the part of the evaluation that concerns yourself, and you will know if you are deemed qualified for the position or not. The assessment report is subsequently forwarded to the Head of Department who assembles an appointment committee and determines if one or more of the qualified applicants should be invited to a job interview. The appointment committee will manage and complete job interviews and advise the Head of Department on which candidate should be offered appointment.
About SDU and Kolding
International applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment. The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark. Among other things, the staff answers questions concerning salary, taxation and housing. Additional information about working in Denmark can be found at Work in Denmark.
Read more on: SDU’s employment website.
The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.
About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success.
Reference number: 3289
Indrykket:11/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 06/01/2026
Syddansk Universitet
Esbjerg
The Centre for Rural Research at the Department of Political Science and Public Management, University of Southern Denmark in Esbjerg invites applications for a 3-year PhD scholarship as of April 1, 2026, or as agreed.
Be part of a large-scale international project
We are looking for a talented and motivated PhD student for the EPHEMERAL research project. EPHEMERAL – Entrepreneurship and Place: How Entrepreneurs Manage Evolving Relationships Across the Life-cycle is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) funded under Horizon Europe. The project aims to train a new generation of researchers to advance rural development theory and practice through entrepreneurship.
EPHEMERAL explores how entrepreneurs shape rural places over time, considering life-cycle dynamics, evolving local contexts, and structural societal changes. The network includes five European universities and several non-academic partners, offering interdisciplinary supervision and training with a focus on rural entrepreneurship and development.
As part of the project you will participate in the research network, working with other PhD candidates and senior scholars across Europe. This includes participation in six international training weeks, and international secondments with academic and non-academic partners.
The PhD position will focus on the topic of “Developing locally integrated models for sustainable energy investments in rural areas”.
The sustainable transition of Europe’s energy infrastructure involves large investments in new infrastructure, such as land-consuming wind power, solar, or power-to-X facilities. Much of this will take place in rural areas, severely impacting landscapes, infrastructures, and amenities – and potentially creating new opportunities and challenges for rural entrepreneurs. The project comprises three major objectives: (1) Identify and explain the emergence of locally integrated models of sustainable energy investments in rural areas in Denmark; (2) Identify and explain the social mechanisms and networks that enable and hinder the emergence and stabilisation of these models. (3) Co-create, with local and outside stakeholders, templates that support the dissemination and scaling of models for sustainable energy investments in rural areas in Europe.
Your contribution to the project
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of entrepreneurship, sociology, and rural development in an international and interdisciplinary research project. As our new PhD student, you will play a central role in:
Collecting qualitative data from new and emergent political movements in rural areas.
Analysing the data and developing excellent and impactful research published in leading international journals.
Preparing comprehensive analysis reports and contributing to high-impact research publications.
Participating in dissemination activities to share findings with academic, industry, and public audiences.
When preparing your project proposal, you are strongly advised to consult the general guidelines for preparing a project proposal at the PhD School’s webpage.
Who are we looking for
We are looking for applicants possessing personal qualities such as curiosity and a strong desire to understand and solve societal challenges. You should be able to work independently and, in consultation with your PhD supervisor, prioritize the different aspects of your work. Finally, you are expected to have good interpersonal skills, be interested in engaging with the national and international research community (your supervisor and the department will support you in this), be present and take part in the daily academic and social environments in Esbjerg.
Applications are invited from applicants with a relevant master’s degree within social sciences (e.g. business, political science, sociology or related disciplines). Moreover, we expect applicants to:
Have good English skills, both in speaking and writing.
Have good communication skills.
Have enthusiasm and talent for academic work.
Be interested in interdisciplinary and stakeholder-engaged research.
Have experience with collecting and analysing qualitative data.
Be engaged, proactive, cooperative, be able to work independently, show awareness and confidence in own skills and capabilities.
The position is part of the EPHEMERAL MSCA-DN and follows the MSCA mobility and eligibility rules. This means that you must not have resided or carried out main activity in Denmark for more than 12 months within the last 36 months (MSCA mobility rule).
About the Research Environment
As a PhD candidate, you will be based at Campus Esbjerg as a member of the Danish Centre for Rural Research. The Danish Centre for Rural Research, located at SDU’s campus in Esbjerg, has a strong national and international profile within rural research. The Centre collaborates widely with other professional environments and actors in rural areas to shed light on complex issues, providing decision-makers with knowledge of what the good life in the countryside is, and what factors are important for it to be created and maintained. The Centre’s research is application-oriented for the benefit of people living and working in rural areas. The research environment is problem-driven and embraces theoretical and methodological diversity and multidisciplinarity.
The Department of Political Science and Public Management fosters a stimulating and inspiring environment for both faculty members and students. The department's ambition is therefore to recruit, develop, and retain talented scholars committed to both academic excellence and departmental development. Furthermore, the department wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and, thus, welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. For more information about the department organization, research, and teaching, please visit the department’s website.
Requirements and programme structure
As a PhD Student you will follow an individual PhD plan including course work, conference participation, and knowledge dissemination and/or teaching. PhD Students typically spend three-six months in another research institution abroad. The scholarship carries a monthly salary including pension plus office facilities and financial support for conference travels and research visits abroad.
Appointment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position. Applicants must hold a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment of a PhD fellow can only take place after the PhD School under the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences has approved the candidate for admission.
Employment will be 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 job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for PhD fellows as described herein as well as the Protocol on PhD fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Further information about salary and conditions of employment.
For a detailed description of the entry criteria and a job description for a PhD fellowship, as well as a descriptions of the assessment and hiring processes at the Department of Political Science and Public Management, please consult the department’s Scholarly Qualification Matrix – REEAD.
Contact information
Further information about this position and its academic expectations is available from Professor Egon Bjørnshave Noe, enoe@sam.sdu.dk
For further information about the PhD program, please contact PhD coordinator, associate professor Romana Careja, rca@sam.sdu.dk.
Application and assessment process
An application must include:
A project proposal, max 5 pages of 2400 characters each, including spaces, notes, appendices, bibliography etc. The total length in characters including spaces of the project description must be stated on the first page of the project description
An abstract for the above project description of no more than 250 words
Detailed CV
A summary of your master thesis including information on the research question, motivation, employed research method, and key findings (max 1 page of 2,400 characters each, including spaces, notes, appendices, bibliography etc.)
A certified copy of your master’s degree certificate including all examination results.
Information on experience with teaching, dissemination, or scientific publication, if applicable
All documents in other languages than Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English, or German must be translated into English. The project proposal, project abstract, and CV must be written in English. Use of large language models or related AI tools in any capacity must be disclosed in accordance with best academic practices.
Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.
The application deadline is 6 January 2026, at 11.59 PM / 23.59 (CET/CEST).
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now" on our website.
Applicants are encouraged to read the information "How to apply" before applying. If you experience technical problems when uploading the application, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.
UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application should be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’, Curriculum Vitae should be uploaded as ‘Resume’. All other documents should be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’.
The assessment and evaluation process
If you do not adhere to the above-mentioned specifications, your application can be rejected without further assessment. The department reserves the right to arrive at a decision solely based on the material submitted.
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Read about shortlisting at SDU.
Applications will be assessed by a committee. When the assessment committee has submitted its report, you will be emailed the part of the evaluation that concerns yourself, and you will know if you are deemed qualified for the position or not. The assessment report is subsequently forwarded to the Head of Department who assembles an appointment committee and determines if one or more of the qualified applicants should be invited to a job interview. The appointment committee will manage and complete job interviews and advise the Head of Department on which candidate should be offered appointment.
We recommend that as an international applicant, you take the time to visit Work in Denmark where you will find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark, as well as the International Staff Office at SDU.
About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success.
Reference number: 3286
Indrykket:11/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 06/01/2026
Syddansk Universitet
Esbjerg
Instruktorer til Videregående erstatningsret (opgaveretter) - Forår 2026
En til to instruktorer søges til at rette skriftlige øvelsesopgaver i valgfaget Videregående erstatningsret på jurauddannelsen i Esbjerg i foråret 2026. Det er en fordel, hvis du har haft faget Videregående erstatningsret på jurauddannelsen i Odense. Ansøgere, der har tilsvarende kompetencer, kan også komme i betragtning.
Nærmere oplysninger fås ved henvendelse til Lone Hansen (lha@sam.sdu.dk).
Ansøgningsfrist 1. december 2025.
Samtaler afholdes i uge 50 og 51.
Ansættelse sker i henhold til reglerne i overenskomsten mellem Finansministeriet og Studenteransattes Landsforbund/Foreningen af Danske Lægestuderende for studenterundervisere ved universiteterne med tilhørende protokollat.
Du skal uploade to filer: Motiveret ansøgning samt CV inklusiv øvrigt materiale, der skal med i bedømmelsen.
Åbn linket "Ansøg nu", hvor du udfylder ansøgningsformularen samt uploader dine to filer.
Obligatorisk:
- Motiveret ansøgning
- CV (inklusiv eksamensbeviser og undervisningsportefølje)
Dokumenter bør ikke indeholde CPR-nummer - i så fald skal CPR-nummer overstreges.
Alle uploadede filer skal være i Adobe PDF-format.
Ansøgning og CV må max. fylde 10 Mb i alt.
Vi gør opmærksom på, at du skal være indskrevet som studerende på SDU for at kunne komme i betragtning til stillingen.
Syddansk Universitet ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordrer derfor alle uanset personlig baggrund til at søge stillingen.
Indrykket:09/10/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 01/12/2025
Syddansk Universitet
Odense
A position as postdoc (10% time) is vacant at the Research Unit of Oncology, the Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark.
The position is limited to 2 years with the possibility of extension.
Research tasks
The position as a postdoc consists of research, teaching, professional development, and guidance in communication as well as cultural and cross-sectional understanding.
Expectations of qualifications
The applicant who is hired must have a PhD degree and documented research experience in one or more of the areas/fields mentioned below:
Cultural and multilingual research
Communication in the healthcare system
Cross-sectorial and cultural understanding and cooperation
Qualitative research
Further information
For further information, please contact Professor Karin Dieperink, Research Unit of Oncology, Odense University Hospital, +45 61332404 karin.dieperink@rsyd.dk or Head of Department at the Department of Clinical Research Rikke Leth-Larsen, e-mail: rllarsen@health.sdu.dk, phone: +45 65503477.
Application deadline
December 4, 2025, at 23.59 hrs. (CET).
Salary and terms of employment
The applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
Application
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now” - see below.
We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.
Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.
The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):
a motivation letter
a detailed CV
degree certificates (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma)
a complete and numbered list of publications
3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position. Please note that a copy of each publication must be attached as a pdf file.
It is permitted to merge copies of the selected publications into a single PDF file.
a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
a detailed description of research experience
an explanation of other qualifications relevant to the position
For technical issues, please contact: hcm-support@sdu.dk
Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.
Applications received after the deadline and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Assessment
Shortlisting will be used as part of the initial selection process.
Assessment of shortlisted applications will be done under the existing Appointment Order for universities. Shortlisted 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 applicants will receive part of the evaluation that concerns themselves.
References will be obtained for the preferred candidate from their current and previous employers. Applicants invited for interview should expect to complete a work-related personality assessment.
Living and working in Denmark
Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment.
The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Indrykket:20/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 04/12/2025
Syddansk Universitet
Odense
SDU Life Cycle Engineering (SDU LCE) invites applications for a position as assistant professor in Biochemical Engineering. The position is available 01 January 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter.
The successful candidate(s) will be expected to engage in research falling within or in strong synergy with the following areas at SDU LCE related to (Bio)processes:
Carbon capture and utilization in the context of Power-to-X
Biorefinery and biofuels process development
Integration of renewable power with biofuels and biochemical production—Power-to-X
Analytical chemistry, HPLC, GC, MS, Spectroscopy
Fermentation technology and anaerobic digestion
The successful candidate is expected to initiate and obtain funding for internationally competitive research activities. Commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level is also expected. The position thus holds a high level of responsibility, but also comes with influence and opportunity to develop and deliver research and education to the highest international level.
SDU LCE is part of the Department of Green Technology (IGT), at the Faculty of Engineering at SDU.
Qualifications
The candidate must have a PhD or equivalent in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline relevant to this position. In addition, some years of experience as postdoc is preferred.
The candidate is expected to have experience within:
Biotechnology for carbon capture and utilization
Research in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Attracting competitive research funding
Collaborating with companies/industry, and public sector
A strong international collaboration experience, a highly interdisciplinary mind-set, and experience in innovation, will be highly valued.
Contact information
For further information regarding the position please contact Head of Section SDU LCE, Morten Birkved, phone: +45 65 50 76 36, e-mail: morb@igt.sdu.dk or Associate Professor Muhammad Tahir Ashraf, phone +45 65 50 45 83, e-mail: muta@igt.sdu.dk
If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.
Application procedure
Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply.
Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and an application must include:
Cover letter
Research background and a draft plan for scientific research ambitions and objectives
Curriculum Vitae
Diplomas/Certificates (Master and PhD degree)
Teaching portfolio (please see below)
List of publications indicating the publications attached
Examples of the most relevant publications (Maximum two).
UPLOAD GUIDE:
Motivated application shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file).
All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.
The application deadline is 7. December 2025 at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)
Assessment and selection process
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.
Read about the Assessment and selection process.
Conditions of employment
Appointment as assistant professor is temporary and for an initial 4-year period, and the preferred start date is from 1. January 2026.
Employment as assistant professor requires scientific qualifications at minimum PhD level at the time of employment. During employment, the assistant professor will complete the Lecturer Training Programme.
Employment will be 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 assistant professor as described herein. Further information on salary and taxation. Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial evaluation, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.
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.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.
Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.
Indrykket:20/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 07/12/2025
Syddansk Universitet
Odense
Institut for Design, Medier og Uddannelsesvidenskab ved Syddansk Universitet opslår en postdoc-stilling på 1 år og 9 måneder inden for uddannelsesvidenskab. Stillingen ønskes besat pr. 1. februar 2026 eller snarest derefter.
Tjenestestedet vil være Campus Odense, Campusvej 55, DK – 5230 Odense M.
Om stillingen
Den foretrukne kandidat vil skulle arbejde inden for erhvervsuddannelsesområdet på projekterne TrivselsLUP og VETprep ledet af professor Ane Qvortrup. Samtidig vil kandidaten selv skulle bidrage til at formulere projekter inden for erhvervsuddannelsesområdet og det kommende epx-område i samarbejde med kolleger i Center for gymnasie- og erhvervsuddannelsesforskning.
Læs mere om stillingen
Indrykket:20/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 01/12/2025
Syddansk Universitet
Odense
Ved enhed for Cancerforskning, Institut for Molekylær Medicin på Syddansk Universitet, er en stilling som laborant (37 t/u) ledig til besættelse 1. april 2026. Stillingen er tidsbegrænset frem til 30. november 2029.
Om stillingen
Stillingen er tilknyttet lektor, Aida Solhøj Hansen, som forsker i inflammatoriske hudsygdomme og cancer-immunologi.
I vores forskning anvender vi en række metoder indenfor cellebiologi, molekylærbiologi og proteinkemi, kombineret med dyremodeller. Stillingen indebærer etablering af cellemodeller samt gennemførsel af laboratorieforsøg. Derudover vil du indgå i et tæt samarbejde med de øvrige 3 laboranter i cancerafdelingen, som i fællesskab er ansvarlige for den almindelige laboratoriedrift og administrative opgaver, som varebestilling og behandling af elektroniske fakturaer.
Om dig
Erfaring indenfor cellearbejde og flow cytometri er en fordel, men vi lægger også stor vægt på god oplæring og prioriterer mulighed for personlig udvikling.
Vi forventer, at du har gode samarbejdsevner, er selvstændig, ansvarlig og har faglig interesse. Du trives i et omskifteligt forskningsmiljø, hvor kvalitet, samarbejde og godt arbejdsmiljø er i fokus. Desuden skal du kunne formulere dig på dansk og engelsk, da der er mange udenlandske medarbejdere, gæster og studerende på afdelingen.
Vi forventer et godt kendskab til Microsoft Office-pakken.
Vi tilbyder en spændende arbejdsplads med stor medindflydelse på planlægning og løsning af egne opgaver. Yderligere oplysninger om stillingen fås ved henvendelse til lektor, Aida Solhøj Hansen, på mobil 28114984 eller mail aidah@health.sdu.dk.
Om Institut for Molekylær Medicin og Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet
Institut for Molekylær Medicin (IMM) bedriver international forskning inden for fem områder: hjerte/nyrer, cancer, inflammation, neurobiologi og genombiologi. Instituttet skaber viden om sygdomsmekanismer, udvikler bl.a. biologiske lægemidler og præcisionsmedicin, og samarbejder tæt med Odense Universitetshospital.
Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet (SUND) består af i alt otte institutter, som forsker i folkesundhed og udvalgte sygdomme, der belaster befolkningen, den enkelte borger og samfundet. Fakultetet udbyder desuden en bred vifte af sundhedsvidenskabelige uddannelser og formidler forskningsresultater til befolkningen, sundhedsprofessionelle og beslutningstagere.
Praktisk information
Ansættelse finder sted i henhold til overenskomst mellem Finansministeriet og HK/STAT.
Ansøgningsfrist mandag d. 5. januar 2026.
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Syddansk Universitet ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordrer derfor alle uanset personlig baggrund til at søge stillingen.
Om SDU
Syddansk Universitet er sat i verden for skabe værdi for og med samfundet. Uanset om vores bidrag kommer i form af fremragende forskning, innovative løsninger, uddannelse eller læring, så skal vi gøre en positiv forskel for samfundet og bidrage til en bæredygtig fremtid. Det gør vi ved at dyrke talenter og skabe de bedste miljøer for forskning og læring. Det er derfor afgørende, at SDU fastholder, udvikler og rekrutterer talenter. Samtidig skal vi sikre konstant høj kvalitet i alle vores aktiviteter – det kan vi kun med de rette mennesker. Det er universitetets forskere, undervisere, studerende, ledere og teknisk-administrative personale, der udgør fundamentet for vores succes.
Indrykket:20/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 05/01/2026
Syddansk Universitet
Sønderborg
Location: SDU Sønderborg, Faculty of Engineering
The Centre for Industrial Mechanics, part of the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for one or more 2-year postdoc positions within Mesoscale Fluid Simulations and Experimental Validation for Energy Systems. The positions are open from March 1, 2026, and the specific start date will be agreed with the successful candidates.
About the Position
Join the SDU Energy Systems Group at the Centre for Industrial Mechanics (CIM) for a 2-year postdoc focused on combining advanced mesoscale fluid simulations such as CFD, Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM), Pore Network Modelling (PNM), and Molecular Dynamics (MD) with microfluidic experiments. The research targets gas bubble and droplet phenomena relevant to energy conversion, storage, and CO2 sequestration. You’ll have the freedom to shape your research within our interdisciplinary and international environment.
Your Role
Develop and apply simulation methods for multiphase and interfacial transport in porous media (e.g., electrodes, membranes, geological formations)
Design, set up, and conduct experiments for model validation and discovery
Integrate computational and experimental results to advance mechanistic understanding and predictive modelling
Collaborate with academic and industrial partners
Mentor and supervise students (PhD, MSc, BSc) on related research questions
Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
Contribute to research funding applications and assist with teaching activities as relevant
The project encourages you to define subtopics and develop independent research directions, benefiting from a supportive environment.
Your Profile
You have a PhD in engineering, computational science, physics or related field
You bring expertise in at least one of the following:
You have experience with open-source simulation software (e.g. OpenFOAM, Palabos, OpenLB, OpenPNM, LAMMPS, or equivalent) and/or experimental design and data analysis
You demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and independent research skills
You are proficient in English (spoken and written)
multiscale fluid simulation methods (CFD, LBM, PNM, MD)
scientific programming (Python, C++, git)
microfluidic experimentation
Why Join SDU Sønderborg?
The SDU Energy Systems Group at CIM is a dynamic, recently established research group within the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IME). As part of a young and growing team and institute, you will help shaping research, education, and innovation in engineering science.
You will have access to state-of-the-art computing and lab facilities, and benefit from strong academic and industrial networks across Denmark and Europe. CIM is based at SDU’s scenic Sønderborg campus in the Alsion building directly at the waterfront. All study programs are taught in English, and more than half of our students and staff are international, creating an inspiring environment.
SDU maintains close ties to industry in Sønderborg, Southern Denmark, and Northern Germany, offering direct exposure to real-world challenges and opportunities for cross-sectoral research collaborations. This position offers you the chance to develop your own research ideas, contribute to the growth of the group and institute, and advance your career in a supportive, international setting.
In short, you will benefit from:
Access to state-of-the-art computing and lab facilities
A dynamic, international research environment in a scenic campus setting
Close ties to industry and opportunities for cross-sectoral collaboration
Support for developing your own research ideas and career
Contact information
For further information, please contact Associate Professor Martin Lautenschläger
(mlaut@sdu.dk; phone: + 45 65 50 79 86) or Associate Professor Lars Duggen (duggen@sdu.dk) and visit www.sdu.dk/en/ime.
If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.
Application procedure
Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply.
Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and an application must include:
Motivated application.
Curriculum Vitae.
Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (copy of original/official English translation).
Complete list of publications.
Publications most relevant to the position.
Summary and documentation of experience in teaching, if relevant to the position.
A research statement may be included.
References/reference letters may also be included.
A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.
All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.
SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file).
The application deadline is January 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)
Assessment and selection process
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation. Read about the Assessment and selection process.
Conditions of employment
Appointment as postdoc is temporary for an initial 2-year period, and the preferred start date is from March 1, 2026, but is negotiable, also depending on the application process for work- and residence permit. Extension may be possible depending on available funding.
Employment as a postdoc requires scientific qualifications at PhD level at the time of employment. Employment will be 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 postdoc as described herein. Further information on salary and taxation. The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial evaluation, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.
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.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.
Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.
Indrykket:20/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 15/01/2026
Syddansk Universitet
Odense
Do you want to be part of the circular revolution to rethink the way we value the built environment? Join us as a fully-funded PhD in the MSCA doctoral network QuiVal- Quantum Inspired Valuation of Circular Real Estate (https://quival-research.eu/ ).
The SDU Life Cycle Engineering at the Department of Green Technology, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications for a Fully Funded three-year PhD in multi-level material cycles and market dynamics, in the MSCA Doctoral Network QuiVal, where we learn, ideate and reimagine real estate value and valuation practices by drawing inspiration from quantum theories.
The position is is available from March 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Project overview
In order to make our cities more circular, we need to fundamentally revisit the way that we define and quantify the value of our built environment. This fully funded PhD project is part of a Marie Sklodowska Curie Action Doctoral Network, QuiVal, a programme funded by the European Union with the aim to develop a fundamentally new approach to real estate valuation, allowing the sector to rapidly transition towards a more sustainable, low carbon and circular future. This will be achieved through a transdisciplinary PhD training programme across 8 universities and 14 industry partners, and including 13 PhD students who will work, together and separately, to rethink the philosophy, principles and processes of valuation.
The programme is transdisciplinary and co-produced by leading academics and practitioners who are passionate and knowledgeable about the real estate industry and about sustainability. Five objectives have been developed through which to achieve the aim, and each PhD project will respond to one of these objectives.
PhD Topic Description
The PhD project at University of Southern Denmark is part of the response to the third objective, ‘Value of the building that is mobile’. The valuation of building materials is crucial, and complex because of the volatility of building material markets.
This project will explore how the material cycles (e.g., production, manufacturing, use, and end-of-life management) and market dynamics (e.g., demand and supply of scrap in the building and non-building sectors) will affect the value of demounted building material. For example, fast-growing steel scrap from the transport sector will influence the supply and thus market economics of building steel recycling.
This project will develop a holistic assessment framework considering the synergy between the building sector and other sectors based on full material cycles and market dynamics. This approach will be used for key representative building materials (e.g., steel, copper, timber, and aggregates) used in the construction sector to identify the most feasible and sustainable material recovery pathways.
This project aims at developing a holistic method to assess and identify the recycling and reuse pathways of building materials considering the full material cycles and market dynamics. Incorporating quantum-inspired methodologies will enable a more nuanced understanding of the probabilistic and interconnected nature of market dynamics and material cycles. As well as a dissertation, and a number of academic papers, the project will produce an accessible report for real estate professionals.
The PhD student will spend the majority of the funded three years at University of Southern Denmark in Odense, Denmark, but will also be funded for two periods on secondment to QuiVal partners, one to industry partner Circue and the other to university partner University of West England in Bristol, United Kingdom. There will also be significant opportunities for sharing knowledge and fostering discussions with the other 12 PhD students, through five workshops and three summer schools.
The PhD students will also work together to collect data and collaborate with stakeholders including a network of industry frontrunners who are partners in the programme, increasing understanding, research impact, and chances of employment in the real estate and related sectors.
What we expect
You will be embedded in the QuiVal community. For your role in research project 3b, we are looking for a PhD student who has:
An MSc degree in a relevant field such as computer science, data science, industrial ecology, environmental management, sustainable design, with a focus on resource management & recycling and environmental sustainability.
Proficiency in English speaking, reading and writing.
Strong analytical and methodological skills, with proven experience in one of the following: material flow analysis (MFA), system dynamics (SD), life cycle assessment (LCA), tech-economic analysis, accounting and evaluation (preferred).
Ability to work with large datasets and proficiency in data analysis software (preferably Python, though experience with R, MATLAB or others will also be considered an advantage).
Strong communication skills with experience in scientific writing and presenting research to diverse audiences.
Able to lead in research and involve the research team and industrial partners in knowledge co-creation and sharing activities.
Creativity and openness to designing and applying innovative research approaches for circular economy challenges are considered a benefit!
A strong motivation for research and the ability to work persistently on complex challenges are considered assets.
This vacancy follows the recruitment procedures of QuiVal, which are set up in compliance to the MSCA doctoral network recruitment rules from the European Commission, most notably the mobility and eligibility of the Doctoral Candidates:
Candidates may not have a PhD degree.
Candidates must have not lived in Denmark for at least 2 years out of last 3 years.
SDU Life Cycle Engineering
The successful candidates will be affiliated with the SDU Life Cycle Engineering, which is acknowledged for its unique research on global, holistic, and systems integration of agriculture, energy, and materials sectors. The Department of Green Technology is located in Odense, the main campus of the University of Southern Denmark. Odense is a fast-growing international community with an open Scandinavian culture, affordable housing and living costs.
Further information about this position is available from Assistant Professor Wu Chen, wuc@igt.sdu.dk and Head of SDU Life Cycle Engineering, Professor Morten Birkved, morb@igt.sdu.dk .
If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.
Application procedure
Before applying the candidates are advised to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on how to apply.
Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and an application must include:
Motivated application.
Curriculum Vitae.
Master’s and bachelor’s degree certificates or equivalent, including transcripts of grades (copy of original/official English translation).
Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants. Find the form at the Faculty website.
Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Find the form at the Faculty website.
An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish).
Only for applicants from programmes that evaluate thesis/examination project by approved/not approved: An official written assessment of the thesis or dissertation project from the grade giving institution. The statement must clearly state that the candidate has been among the top 30 pct. in the graduation class for the study programme.
List of publications and maximum 2 examples of relevant publications (in case you have any publications).
References may be included, you're welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.
A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.
All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.
UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file).
The application deadline is January 5, 2026, at 11.59 PM / 23.59 (CET/CEST)
Assessment and selection process
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.
Read about the Assessment and selection process.
Conditions of enrollment/employment
Appointment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position.
Applicants must hold a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment is contingent on enrollment approved by the PhD School. Enrollment will be in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order). Employment will be 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 job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for PhD fellows as described herein as well as the Protocol on PhD fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Further information about salary and conditions of employment. The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial evaluation, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.
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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.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.
Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.
Indrykket:19/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 14/01/2026
Syddansk Universitet
Odense
SDU Civil and Architectural Engineering (CAE) invites applications for a vacant position as Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering, focusing on advancing probabilistic modelling techniques for assessing and improving the performance of existing structures. The position is to be filled by February 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The position is a five-year Tenure Track Position. Before the end of the fifth year of employment and with no advertisement of the position, the successful candidate will be offered a permanent (tenured) position as Associate Professor provided that a positive academic assessment is received.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be a part of the research group SDU Structures. The primary responsibilities of the position include research, teaching and supervision. Focusing on probabilistic modelling of existing structures, the successful candidate will carry out research related to the new research programme called Civil Engineering and the Green Transition in the Built Environment (CEBE). SDU Structures is co-leading the programmes research on existing structures in collaboration with Aarhus University and Technical University of Denmark. The successful candidate will be able to contribute to and preferably build upon the existing areas of the research group. As a part of the CEBE research programme the successful candidate will join a highly ambitious initiative involving extensive national and international collaboration with leading academic institutions and industry partners.
The candidate will supervise PhD and MSc students involved in the CEBE research programme in close collaboration with the other researchers involved in the programme. The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant and growing research environment with strong ties to industry, offering opportunities for applied research and innovation.
The research activities will be linked to the educational programmes in Civil Engineering, where the selected candidate will contribute to teaching and supervision in the areas of structural engineering.
Research focus areas
SDU Structures focuses on experimental and analytical research of concrete and timber structures. The experimental research is predominantly carried out in the SDU Structures laboratory which is equipped with state-of-the-art testing and data acquisition equipment for structural testing. Within the CEBE research programme, the group will be active within the following areas:
Probabilistic assessment of structures and structural elements. Including focus on uncertainty modelling of structural models and load models.
Derivation of optimal target reliability, incorporating environmental and sustainability considerations
Concrete plasticity and limit analysis for structural assessment and safety evaluation.
Capacity and strengthening of existing structures.
Residual load-bearing capacity of damaged existing structures.
Design, optimization and calculation of robotically printed concrete structures.
Development of sustainable concrete solutions with emphasis on structural performance.
Circular design and reuse of structural concrete elements.
Behaviour and development of design methods for structural concrete.
Design and strength of connections for concrete and timber structures.
Aerodynamic stability and wind-induced response of long-span bridges.
Teaching
The position involves participation in teaching activities, including teaching structural and safety engineering courses and supervising student projects in the Civil Engineering programmes. SDU Structures contribute significantly to the following educational programmes:
Professional Bachelor (BEng) in Civil Engineering
BSc in Civil and Architectural Engineering
MSc in Civil and Engineering, with a specialization track in structural engineering
The selected candidate will be enrolled in the Lecturer Training Programme at SDU to strengthen the candidate’s educational and pedagogical skills.
Qualifications
The candidate must hold a PhD degree in structural engineering or similar. Preferably covering areas of probabilistic engineering or structural safety.
Internationally competitive research experience within probabilistic modelling.
Strong research outcome during or as a result of the PhD project
Preferably Postdoc or similar experience
A strong research potential
In addition, experience in innovation and bringing research results to the market will be highly valued as well as experience with teaching structural engineering courses.
Contact information
Further information about the position is available from Head of Section, Associate Professor Henrik Brøner Jørgensen, tel. +45 65507520, email: hebj@iti.sdu.dk.
If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.
Conditions of employment
The position is open now and the start date is as soon as possible but negotiable and preferably no later than February 1, 2026.
Employment as an assistant professor requires scientific qualifications at PhD level.
With the tenure track programme at the Faculty of Engineering, SDU, we offer an attractive career opportunity for promising scholars. The tenure track 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.
Appointment as a tenure track assistant professor is a 5-year temporary position with a guaranteed assessment for a permanent position and if successful you are promoted to associate professor by the end of the programme, provided an expert assessment committee confirms that you have acquired the international level of scholarly excellence characteristic of associate professors. Indicators of relevant scholarly merits include documented independent scholarly output, ground-breaking publications, achievement of excellence grants, and international research network.
Employment will be 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. Further information on salary and taxation. The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial evaluation, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organiser”.
During employment, the assistant professor will complete the Lecturer Training Programme.
An application must include:
Statement of motivation
Detailed Curriculum Vitae
Diplomas/Certificates (MSc and PhD degree)
List of publications indicating the publications attached
Examples of the most relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication
A teaching portfolio as documentation for teaching experience as well as supervision qualifications may also be included.
Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.
All non-Danish documents must be translated into English and be in PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.
UPLOAD GUIDE: Statement of motivation shall be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file).
The application deadline is December 15, 2025, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)
Assessment and selection process
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.
Read about the Assessment and selection process.
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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.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.
Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.
Indrykket:19/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 15/12/2025
Syddansk Universitet
Odense
The Research Unit of Cardiovascular and Renal Research at the Department of Molecular Medicine (IMM), SDU, invites applications for a full-time 4-year faculty position as Assistant Professor in the field of immunometabolism, focusing on cardiometabolic disease, inflammatory mechanisms, and vascular pathology. The position is available as soon as possible.
Researchers in the Cardiovascular and Renal Research Unit work within an international and collaborative environment where English is the preferred language at meetings and seminars. The successful candidate will be based in the brand new “NytSUND building”, located between the university campus and Odense University Hospital. “NytSUND” offers modern laboratory spaces, advanced imaging platforms, and state-of-the-art animal facilities that support cutting-edge experimental research. More information about the department and its research units is available on the IMM website.
The assistant professor will be responsible for initiating, supervising, and publishing research within a group investigating immunometabolic mechanisms in cardiometabolic disease, including atherosclerosis, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), and metabolic liver dysfunction. This may involve murine models, molecular and biochemical analyses, flow cytometry, primary cell culture, imaging, and bioinformatic work. In addition to these research responsibilities, the assistant professor will contribute to teaching activities within the Department of Molecular Medicine, support coordination of relevant courses, and undertake limited administrative duties.
Qualifications
We seek candidates who demonstrate:
A PhD in biomedical sciences, immunology, vascular biology, pharmacology, molecular medicine, biochemistry, or a closely related field
Experience in metabolic and inflammatory disease research (e.g., atherosclerosis, liver disease, AAA, immunometabolism)
Experience with animal models, molecular or cellular techniques, and/or multi-omics or bioinformatics approaches
A documented ability to produce scientific publications relevant to the field
Strong communication skills and proficiency in English
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, showing initiative and scientific curiosity
The appointment requires scientific qualifications at PhD level in accordance with the job structure for universities. The assistant professor will be expected to complete the higher education pedagogy course during the employment period.
Areas of responsibility
Research Responsibilities
• Develop and conduct research in immunometabolism and cardiometabolic disease
• Contribute to collaborative projects across IMM and with Odense University Hospital
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at scientific meetings
• Apply for external research funding
• Contribute to assessment committees and other academic duties
Teaching Commitments
• Deliver teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels within biomedicine, molecular medicine, and related areas
• Contribute to course development and implementation
• Supervise bachelor, master’s, and PhD students
• Participate in relevant departmental teaching and examination activities
The Research Environment (Workplace Description)
The Research Unit of Cardiovascular and Renal Research is part of the Department of Molecular Medicine (IMM), which hosts approximately 180 employees, including ~30 tenured researchers, >40 PhD students and postdocs, and >30 technical staff. IMM consists of six closely collaborating research units: Winsløw Anatomy, Inflammation, Genome Biology, Cardiovascular & Renal, Cancer, and Neurobiology. The department collaborates extensively with Odense University Hospital and delivers teaching across Medicine, Pharmacy, Clinical Biomechanics, Health Technology, Audiologopedia, and Biomedicine.
More information about the department and its research units is available on the IMM website.
Management
The Assistant Professor will report to the Head of Research of the Cardiovascular and Renal Research Unit, Professor Per Svenningsen at psvenningsen@health.sdu.dk
Contact information
Further information can be obtained by e-mail to Professor Daniel Ketelhuth at ketelhuth@health.sdu.dk or to the Head of the Department of Molecular Medicine, Prof. Per Svenningsen at psvenningsen@health.sdu.dk
Application deadline
December 7, 2025, at 23.59 hrs. CET
Salary and terms of employment
The successful applicant for the position will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
Application
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now” - see below.
We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.
Only online applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.
The application must contain (as pdf- or Word/docx- files):
a motivation letter
a detailed CV
degree certificates (inclusive of Master’s and PhD diploma)
a complete and numbered list of publications
3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position.
a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work
Incomplete applications regarding the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.
Applications may be shortlisted.
Shortlisted applications will be assessed by an assessment committee.
Living and working in Denmark
Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment.
The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Indrykket:18/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 07/12/2025
Syddansk Universitet
Odense
SDU Center for Large Structure Production (LSP), part of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute (MMMI), at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for a fully funded PhD position on the topic of automated mapping and identification of large structure environments. The position will be vacant from 1 January 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, for a 3-year period. Main work location is Odense Denmark at SDU campus and Odense Havn (Odense Port).
Work environment
The candidate will be part of SDU Center for Large Structure Production (LSP). LSP’s central ambition is to provide a physical “go-to” lab for companies in the sectors construction, maritime, and energy to carry out research, development, and testing of novel solutions in the production of large structures, such as buildings, ships and offshore platforms. In this context, the candidate is expected to work closely with our academic and industrial partners on application-oriented methods and technologies, with the support of the unique set of equipment of the center.
LSP is closely working together the companies at Odense Havn and similar partners making large structures across Denmark and Europe. LSP is integrated with the Odense Robotics Cluster involving startups and established companies in robotics. We are a team of currently about 20 researchers, engineers and PhD students, specialized in robot solutions involving modelling, simulation, and control of advanced robot technologies (systems and services) for application-oriented industrial applications.
Our group is involved in a variety of national and European projects and features a strong network of academic and industrial partners. We solve challenging research problems derived from real-life challenges by implementing novel robot solutions. We value teamwork, professional diligence, enthusiasm for robotics and the drive to adopt new skills and extended responsibilities. We offer an open, international team, with flexible work organization and support for individual development.
Job description
Building and infrastructures at their end of life are today dismantled without much care about potential extraction of recyclable materials – due to the costs of more careful (and manual) deconstruction procedures as well as the lack of automated solutions to reduce such additional costs. To address this situation, the PhD position will focus on the development of methods and technologies to increasingly support cost-efficient material extraction from the careful disassembly of buildings and infrastructures.
In particular, the PhD candidate will address the aspect of mapping and identification of large structure environments. For operating automated equipment in large structure environment, it is necessary to have access to a map of its topology, which may be based on BIM data (if existent) and floor plans or must be generated from collecting and interpreting 3D point clouds. Specifically for the purpose of deconstruction and material extraction, such a map needs to additionally contain the identification of valuable materials for extraction as well as extraction strategies depending on their location and consequences from their extraction (e.g. basic structural robustness).
The PhD position is part of the project “Civil Engineering and the Green Transition in the Built Environment” (CEBE) donated by the Villum Foundation and will thus be embedded in other research and development activities at SDU and other Danish universities, and it will be interdisciplinary, with interfaces and interactions to civil engineering and other engineering disciplines.
Profile and requirements
The candidate is expected to have most of the following qualifications:
Master’s degree in engineering, preferably supported by first academic publications
Documented experience with simulation and Digital Twins
Strong mathematics skills and practical knowledge in 3D modelling
Strong programming skills (particularly in C/C++ and Python)
Documented knowledge in industrial robotics and kinematics
Ability to work independently as part of an agile team, with a strong sense of responsibility
Willingness to engage in application-oriented R&D, by closely interacting with partners
Contact information
For further information, please contact Professor Christian Schlette via email (chsch@mmmi.sdu.dk) or on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/christian-schlette/).
Further information
If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.
Before applying the candidates are advised to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on how to apply.
Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and an application must include:
Motivated application.
Curriculum Vitae.
Master’s and bachelor’s degree certificates or equivalent, including transcripts of grades (copy of original/official English translation).
Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants. Find the form at the Faculty website.
Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Find the form at the Faculty website.
An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish).
Only for applicants from programmes that evaluate thesis/examination project by approved/not approved: An official written assessment of the thesis or dissertation project from the grade giving institution. The statement must clearly state that the candidate has been among the top 30 pct. in the graduation class for the study programme.
List of publications and maximum 2 examples of relevant publications (in case you have any publications).
References may be included, you're welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.
A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.
UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file).
All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.
The application deadline is December 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM / 23:59 (CET/CEST)
Assessment and selection process
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.
Read about the Assessment and selection process.
Conditions of enrollment/employment
Appointment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position, and the monthly gross salary incl. pension is 36.581 DKK. If you have relevant postgraduate experience, you may be placed on a higher salary step.
Applicants must hold a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment is contingent on enrollment approved by the PhD School. Enrollment will be in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order). Employment will be 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 job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for PhD fellows as described herein as well as the Protocol on PhD fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Further information about salary and conditions of employment. The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial evaluation, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.
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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.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.
Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.
Indrykket:17/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 01/12/2025
Syddansk Universitet
Odense
SDU Robotics, part of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for one or more fully funded 3-year PhD positions, where the candidate will work on different projects aimed at developing control frameworks for soft continuum surgical robots across various surgical applications, using techniques such as advanced sensing, AI-based and reinforcement learning (RL)-based control, and soft continuum robot simulation. The starting date is expected to be February 15, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter and will be agreed with the successful candidate. The workplace is at SDU's main campus in Odense, Denmark, and the work is expected to be primarily onsite.
What we offer
An exciting opportunity to work at the cutting edge of robotics for real-world applications.
A collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
Access to state-of-the-art technology and resources.
Project description
Soft and continuum surgical robots represent a new generation of minimally invasive systems with superior dexterity and compliance, enabling navigation through complex anatomical structures such as blood vessels, the bronchial tree, and endoscopic pathways. Despite their potential, challenges remain in accurate modeling, sensing, and control due to their highly deformable and nonlinear nature. This PhD project aims to advance the navigation and control of soft and continuum surgical robots for applications in endovascular interventions, bronchoscopy, and endoscopy. The candidate will work across multiple projects that share a common foundation in sensing and control of soft robotic systems.
The research will focus on developing simulation and digital twin frameworks for soft and continuum robots, integrating advanced sensing technologies for shape and force estimation, and implementing sensor-based feedback control strategies. The project will also explore AI-based and reinforcement learning (RL)-based control approaches to enable intelligent and adaptive robotic behavior. In the later stages of the PhD, the developed control frameworks will be validated in ex-vivo and in-vivo environments, ensuring their effectiveness in realistic surgical scenarios. This interdisciplinary project provides a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of robotics, AI, and biomedical engineering, contributing to the next generation of intelligent surgical systems.
Profile and requirements
The candidate will participate in SDU Robotics’ comprehensive research and teaching activities within the area of robotics. The position requires a master’s degree (or equivalent to a Danish master’s degree) in a relevant field such as robotics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or computer science. The candidate is expected to have solid knowledge in most of the following areas:
Robotics
Control theory
Deep Learning & Machine learning
Modelling and control of soft/continuum robots
Experience with embedded systems programming
(Preferably) with a strong background in mechanics or applied mathematics.
Preferably, the candidate has experience with:
Robotic simulation tools
Medical applications
Sensors and actuators
Scientific writing and presentation
Previous publication is a plus point
Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to:
Have excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken).
Have high self-motivation to learn.
Be able to work well and communicate expert knowledge in an interdisciplinary team.
Have the ability of working independently.
Have a strong sense of responsibility.
Research environment
The candidate will be integrated in the section SDU Robotics, which is at the core of the Odense Robotics Cluster involving Universal Robots, Mobile Industrial Robots (MIR) and 120+ other companies. We are a team of appr. 60 researchers and engineers specialized in robot solutions involving modelling, estimation, and control of advanced robot technologies.
The group is involved in a variety of national and European projects and features a strong network of academic and industrial partners. We solve challenging research problems from real applications and implement novel robot solutions together with end users such as hospitals, Novo Nordisk, LEGO and Danfoss.
We value teamwork, professional diligence, enthusiasm for robotics and the drive to adopt new skills and extended responsibilities. We offer an open, international team with flexible work organization and support of individual development.
We look forward to receiving your application and to supporting your academic growth as a researcher in SDU Robotics.
Further information
Please visit us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdu-robotics.
Further information about this position is available via email from Tenure Track Assistant professor Di Wu (diwu@mmmi.sdu.dk).
If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.
Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.
ODENSE
As the 3rd largest city in Denmark, Odense provides the perfect combination of a historic city center with an urban field yet a close proximity to beaches and recreational areas. Its location on the beautiful island of Funen is ideal with easy access by train or highway to the bigger cities of Aarhus and Copenhagen; direct trains can take you straight to Copenhagen airport in less than 2 hours. Since 1966 the city has been a university town, and strong collaborative ties are in place between the University of Southern Denmark and the many Danish and International corporations in the region. As the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark’s famous fairytale author, the city is home to a vibrant and creative population that hosts numerous festivals and markets throughout the year.
Application procedure
Before applying the candidates are advised to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on how to apply.
The application deadline is December 14, 2025, at 11.59 PM / 23.59 (CET/CEST)
Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and an application must include:
Motivation letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. 2 pages).
Detailed Curriculum Vitae including personal contact information.
Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants. Find the form at the Faculty website.
Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Find the form at the Faculty website.
Master’s and bachelor’s degree certificates or equivalent, including transcripts of grades (copy of original/official English translation).
An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish).
Only for applicants from programmes that evaluate thesis/examination project by approved/not approved: An official written assessment of the thesis or dissertation project from the grade giving institution. The statement must clearly state that the candidate has been among the top 30 pct. in the graduation class for the study programme.
The application may also include:
List of publications and maximum 2 examples of relevant publications, in case you have any publications.
References (names and emails) and/or reference letters, you're welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.
Documentation of other qualifications with relevance for the position.
All files must be in English and must be in PDF format. All files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected. Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.
SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded in the box ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded the box ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded in the box ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file).
If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.
The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.
Assessment and selection process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee or an expert. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.
Conditions of enrolment/employment
The starting date is expected to be February 15, 2026, or as soon as possible and will be agreed with the successful candidate. The workplace is at SDU's main campus in Odense, Denmark, and the work is expected to be primarily onsite.
Employment as a PhD Fellow is a 3-year salaried position and the monthly gross salary incl. pension is 36.581 DKK If you have relevant postgraduate experience, you may be placed on a higher salary step. Read more about the basic scale of the collective agreement. Employment and enrolment will cease without further notice at the end of the period. Further information about salary and conditions of employment.
Applicants must hold a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) at the time of enrolment and employment.
Employment is contingent on enrollment approved by the PhD School. Enrollment will be in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order). Employment will be 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 job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for PhD fellows as described herein as well as the Protocol on PhD fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).
The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a self-organiser.
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.
Indrykket:17/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 14/12/2025
Syddansk Universitet
Odense
Den centrale analyseenhed ved Syddansk Universitet, SDU Analytics, søger en analytiker til ansættelse i midlertidig stilling i første omgang i 8 måneder, med mulighed for forlængelse.
Din profil som analytiker
Du kan være nyuddannet eller mere erfaren analytiker. Det væsentlige for os er ikke din uddannelsesbaggrund, men at du evner at arbejde struktureret med et kritisk blik for detaljerne i datahåndtering, da ETL-processer og procesoptimering udgør en stor del af arbejdet fra rå data til relevant og kvalitetssikret analytisk præsentation via vores webplatform.
Ingen kan alt, men sammen kan vi meget. Den ideelle profil til stillingen kan byde ind med:
Faglige relevante erfaringer
Kodemæssigt har du R-kompetencer, hvor du kan dokumentere, at du er selvkørende.
Erfaring med SQL, da vores grunddata forefindes i et SQL-miljø.
DevOps eller andre redskaber i Pipeline værktøjskassen er en fordel.
Som person forventer vi, at du:
Er dygtig til at lytte, hvor du evner at implementere interessenters behov i løsningerne.
Evner at arbejde selvstændigt, men også at du er velfungerende i teamsamarbejder, der arbejder tæt sammen med en høj grad af faglig vidensdeling.
Har innovation tankegang, hvor du gerne vil mere!
Har gode engelskkundskaber, da vores produktleverancer typisk er på engelsk, trods arbejdssproget internt er dansk.
Om SDU Analytics
SDU Analytics er en ambitiøs analyseenhed, der udvirker og vedligeholder en bred analytisk understøttelse på tværs af universitetets mange forretningsområder. Vores analytiske præsentationer bruges af bestyrelse, rektorat, ledelsesstrengen og generelt bredt på universitetet, hvor vi sikrer, at både beslutningstagere og administrative sagsbehandlere har tidssvarende, retvisende og væsentlige informationer til rådighed.
Læs mere om SDU Analytics på https://www.sdu.dk/da/om-sdu/ledelse-administration/faellesadministrationen/analytics
Syddansk Universitet er en stor og attraktiv arbejdsplads. Det kan læse mere om her: https://www.sdu.dk/da/om-sdu
Praktiske oplysninger
Vi ser frem til din motiverede ansøgning vedlagt dit cv. I udvælgelsen lægger vi vægt på, at:
Din ansøgning eksplicit forholder sig til de ønsker, som vi ovenfor har formuleret til din profil.
Din ansøgning viser gode skriftlige færdigheder på dansk.
Hvis du har spørgsmål til stillingen, kan du kontakte teamleder Maria Dueholm på e-mail mdueh@sdu.dk
Ansøgningsfrist 15. december 2025, kl. 23:59
Der afholdes samtaler i uge 2, 2026 og eventuelt 2. samtale i uge3, 2026.
Ansættelse pr. 1. februar 2026, eller snarest efter.
Ansættelse finder sted i henhold til overenskomst mellem Finansministeriet og AC.
Ansøgning skal indeholde følgebrev, CV og eksamensbevis. Alle dokumenter i forbindelse med ansøgning bør ikke indeholde CPR-nummer – i så fald skal CPR-nummer overstreges.
Alle vedhæftede filer skal være i Adobe PDF format.
Syddansk Universitet ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordrer derfor alle uanset personlig baggrund til at søge stillingen.
Om SDU
Syddansk Universitet er sat i verden for skabe værdi for og med samfundet. Uanset om vores bidrag kommer i form af fremragende forskning, innovative løsninger, uddannelse eller læring, så skal vi gøre en positiv forskel for samfundet og bidrage til en bæredygtig fremtid. Det gør vi ved at dyrke talenter og skabe de bedste miljøer for forskning og læring. Det er derfor afgørende, at SDU fastholder, udvikler og rekrutterer talenter. Samtidig skal vi sikre konstant høj kvalitet i alle vores aktiviteter – det kan vi kun med de rette mennesker. Det er universitetets forskere, undervisere, studerende, ledere og teknisk-administrative personale, der udgør fundamentet for vores succes.
Indrykket:17/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 15/12/2025
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