Postdoc in Modelling Industrial Clusters in Highly Renewable Energy Systems - DTU Wind

Do you hold a PhD in macro-energy system modelling? Do you want to investigate how small clusters with advanced technologies (renewables, carbon capture, power-to-X) can spearhead the energy transition by providing flexibility to the system?

Then the best opportunity is in front of you. Apply and join our research group at DTU Wind and Energy Systems as well as the Novo Nordisk CO2 Research Center!

Carbon-neutral clusters represent locations where renewable generation, hydrogen production, CO2 sourcing, and carbonaceous fuels production are collocated. These clusters are surrounded by a larger energy system with which they interact. This PhD project will investigate how their design and external constraints affect their ability to balance energy and carbon procurement and consumption as well as the flexibility that they can provide to the system.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competences within computational modeling of highly renewable energy systems and carbon management in such systems. You will work with nearby colleagues, and with both academic and industrial partners in Denmark as well as abroad. Your primary tasks will be to:

• Structure and curate large-scale datasets using open repositories,
• Design and implement the analysis including code development,
• Lead the writing of scientific articles and present results at conferences,
• Teach and supervise BSc and MSc student projects, and be co-supervisor for PhD students

You must have a PhD in macro-energy system modelling or a similar field. Strong coding skills in Python are essential, along with good writing and communication skills in English. The ideal candidate should demonstrate initiative and be comfortable working collaboratively in a team setting. A solid understanding of energy system technologies and economics is also required. Additionally, experience with other programming languages, open-source software development, project management using GitHub, and working with high-performance computing clusters will be viewed positively.

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

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years. Starting date is 1 January 2026 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here. 

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Marta Victoria (mvipe@dtu.dk).

You can read more about the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at https://wind.dtu.dk/

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
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 28 October 2025 (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)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of 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.

DTU Wind and Energy Systems aims at developing the future sustainable and integrated energy systems with wind energy as the backbone. Our goal is to create an impact for people and society through research, education and innovation, and collaborate with the entire energy sector to develop the most effective technology on the planet. The department has 400 employees.

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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.