DTU Tenure Track Researcher in Advanced Manufacturing with focus on Coupled Heat and Mass Transfer i

Are you looking to advance your research career by pushing the boundaries of computational modelling in advanced manufacturing? 


As an advanced thermal & fluid simulation tenure track researcher for multi-phase processes at DTU Construct, you will have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, optimize next-generation manufacturing processes, and see your virtual models transform into real-world devices and products. To succeed in this role, you bring outstanding competencies in the computational modelling of advanced manufacturing processes, backed by a strong academic track record in thermo-fluidics, multi-phase systems, and multi-physics simulations. 


By joining our dedicated Section of Manufacturing Engineering within the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, you will be working alongside a world-class team committed to engineering innovation.

Responsibilities and qualifications 

The primary research areas associated with this position include:

• Multiphysics modelling and simulation of advanced manufacturing processes including spray forming and float zone processes


• Thermo-fluid modelling of phase-change systems and devices


• Multi-scale computational fluid dynamics (CFD)


• Thermal management solutions for next-generation electronic systems


• Heat transfer technologies involving heat pipes and advanced heat exchangers 

You should have demonstrated ability to perform high-quality scientific research independently. Also, you should have a good track record of publishing research results in reputed scientific journals and participating in international conferences. You should have ambition to secure research grants to support your own research activities, and successful record of funding application will be highly valued. You are expected to build close collaboration with both colleagues from DTU and other research institutes.


You will also participate in various teaching activities including special courses and project supervision in bachelor, MSc- and PhD levels, documented teaching experience will be a bonus. 


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

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria: 

• Research experience


• Experience and quality of teaching 


• Research vision and potential


• International impact and experience 


• Societal impact


• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry


• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills


• Communication skills

Furthermore, the assessment of the qualifications of individual candidates will be based on the following criteria: 

• Research expertise in multi-physics computational fluid dynamics, documented through high-quality scientific publications


• Demonstrated expertise in heat pipes and heat exchangers, supported by relevant publications


• Experience in multi-scale modelling of advanced manufacturing processes involving phase-change phenomena


• Expertise in coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian numerical methods applied to multiphase systems


• Experience with advanced mesh motion and dynamic meshing techniques for CFD applications


• International research experience and scientific collaboration


• Scientific publication record and conference participations


• Collaboration skills documented by cross disciplinary publications 


• English and Danish language skills

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures. 


Starting date of the position is according to mutual agreement. The position is a full-time position. 


The researcher position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process here.


You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Professor Jesper Henri Hattel and Associate Professor Mohamad Bayat. 


You can read more about DTU Construct at https://construct.dtu.dk/, and the Section of Manufacturing Engineering at https://construct.dtu.dk/Sections/manufacturing-engineering.


If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure

Please submit your online application no later than 20 August 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)


• Vision for teaching and research 


• CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/)


• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience 


• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)


• Representative research publications

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.


All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

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