Tenure Track Assistant Professor/Researcher in Design for Sustainability

4 weeks ago


Lyngby, Denmark Technical University of Denmark Full time

Do you want to break new ground and push the boundaries of sustainability implementation in industry towards higher impact?

If you want to work at the forefront of the new scientific revolution within Design for Sustainability, this is a job of high relevance for you.

We are looking for two experienced Assistant Professors/Researchers working on the interface between sustainability, design, and transitions (e.g., Sustainable Design, Circular Economy, Remanufacturing, Product/Service-Systems, Absolute Sustainability) to join our team at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, the Technical University of Denmark.

At the Section of Design for Sustainability you will contribute to the development of a promising innovative research area, within DTU Construct. In addition to joining a top interdisciplinary and multinational team, you will have the opportunity to make an impact solving some of the most critical challenges the world is facing.

Responsibilities and qualifications

We are looking for two visionary profiles who thrive on turning exciting challenges into solutions based on curiosity and an open mind for charting new paths, where necessary. Equally important is it that you like to create results based on knowledge sharing and positive teamwork.

You will lead the development of a new research area within the Section of Design for Sustainability, enabling a successful industrial transition towards sustainability.

Your primary tasks will include: 

  • Establish a strong research area within Design for Sustainability, Circular Economy, Absolute Sustainability, Product/Service-Systems and/or Remanufacturing, contributing to enlarge the impact and breadth of the research carried out at the Section of Design for Sustainability (please specify your proposed area in your application)
  • Contribute to ongoing research projects & activities within the Section of Design for Sustainability
  • Engage in and initiate/lead external funding acquisition from public and private sources.
  • Publish research results in high-end scientific journals and conferences.
  • Support with supervision and co-supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students.
  • Engage in teaching activities, taking a co-/lead role on courses. 

As you will work in a highly interdisciplinary group, you must also bring collaboration, critical thinking, and planning skills, backed by excellent communication skills. 

In addition to being part of the Section of Design for Sustainability, you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with DTU’s pan-university Centre for Absolute Sustainability. Your new workplace will be DTU’s main campus in Kgs. Lyngby, Copenhagen.

You must be responsible for the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both. 

As formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). 

Application procedure

To apply, please read the full job advertisement, by clicking the 'Apply' button

Based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations



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