DescriptionAre you passionate about driving forward the energy transition through rigorous research in the field of Labour Geography and Global Value Chains for Renewable Energy?
We are now seeking candidates to join our research section Society, Market and Policy (SMP) at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU) as Tenure Track Researcher. If you would like to contribute to our interdisciplinary endeavor of supporting the green transition of society and develop your career with an interdisciplinary focus, we can offer a vibrant and inspiring research community in social sciences embedded in an engineering environment.
DTU is a leading technical university, globally recognised for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a multidisciplinary, international, and friendly research atmosphere, encouraging creativity, diversity, and teamwork. With us, you will have great opportunity to build strong networks with internationally renowned researchers and industrial partners.
We are currently working on several projects with a focus on Labour Geography and Global Value Chains for Renewable Energy. We are therefore seeking support on related research topics, including:
- Labour regimes and union politics in relation to renewable energy technologies
- Green industrial policies in developed and developing economies
- Social upgrading/downgrading in global value chains
- Strategic coupling in production networks of renewable energy
- Labour perspective on sustainability transitions in the Global South
- New industrial path creation and regional development in peripheral regions
Your work will involve research on labour-related topics at the level of firms, industries and countries in relation to the transition to renewable energy, including empirical research in European countries and various developing economies. The research will be based both on quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Specific tasks in relation to the position will include the following:
- Conduct excellent research in one or more of the above-mentioned research areas
- Publication of articles in international high-level journals
- Participate in and lead collaborative research projects
- Carry out research-based teaching
- Building/further developing a strong research profile within one or more of the above-mentioned research areas
- Attracting external funding
- Supervision of PhD and Master projects
- Participate in projects and collaborations related to research-based public sector consultancy
We are seeking candidates with a strong interest in and/or knowledge about labour studies and the renewable energy sector and with experience in conducting empirical fieldwork based on qualitative research methods. Candidates must hold a PhD degree in the social sciences, specifically economic geography, labour geography, development studies, innovation studies or regional studies, and have completed postdoctoral research in a related topical area.
The qualifications of the candidates are expected to meet the following criteria:
- Strong expertise and a track record in one or more of the research topics listed above
- Demonstrated ability for high-level scientific publication
- Excellent communication skills, both in writing and oral presentation
- Emerging international collaboration network of research peers
- Ability to motivate colleagues, peers, and students to collaborate and create an interdisciplinary and open atmosphere to achieve ambitious goals
- Open-minded team player, motivated to contribute to a common mission
The candidates will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:
- Research experience and impact
- Experience and quality of teaching
- Research vision and potential
- International impact and experience
- Societal impact
- Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
- Communication skills
As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).
You must contribute to 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.
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.
Expected start date is 1st July 2026 or according to mutual agreement. The position is a full-time position.
The 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 Head of Section Ulrich Elmer Hansen, (+45) 93511622, uleh@dtu.dk
You can read more about the Department of Wind and Energy Systemsat: 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 30 January 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 for the tenure track period
- 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)
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 has led wind energy research, teaching, and commercial activities since the 1970s. With approximately 400 staff, it is the world's largest public research institute dedicated to wind and energy systems transition. Internationally recognized for pioneering wind technology and smart energy systems, the department is structured into four divisions: Materials and Components, Wind Turbine Technology, Wind Energy Systems, and Power and Energy Systems. In close collaboration with industry and public authorities, DTU Wind and Energy Systems develops cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable energy future and trains the next generation of engineers.
Technology for people
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.
