DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in design optimization of hybrid power plants for future power systems – DTU Wind

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DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in design optimization of hybrid power plants for future power systems – DTU Wind

Company

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Job description

Job Category: VIP AJob Description:We seek a Tenure Track Assistant Professor on sizing and operational optimization of multi-technology renewable hybrid power plants. You will perform high-impact research in increasing the value of such a hybrid power plant for uncertain renewable energy driven future power systems. You will need to work closely with industry in multiple national and international research projects. You are also expected to lead and support teaching and supervision activities. You also have the opportunity to impact the global research landscape in this field through interactions with global organisations like IEA.Responsibilities and qualifications
The main purpose of this tenure track assistant professor position is to strengthen our research on optimal design of hybrid power plants and to integrate the research in DTU’s open-source HyDesign tool, as well as other research and teaching activities.You will work on the following tasks:

• Further development and consolidation of our hybrid power plant sizing and operational optimization research for electricity and P2X market participations.
• Integrate the developed research in DTU Wind’s HyDesign toolkit together with the HyDesign development team.
• Implementation of Hybrid Power Plant Energy Management System in Risø HPP facility.
• Support and eventually lead teaching activities on hybrid power plants including industrial training on HyDesign.
• Bachelor, master and PhD thesis supervision.
• Publish research in reputable conferences and journals.
• Assist with fund raising
• Support with project management of research and research-based consultancy projects.

We therefore give priority to the following qualifications within the following areas:

• Sizing optimization of hybrid power plants
• Energy Management Systems for Hybrid Power Plants
• Knowledge of electricity and other energy markets.
• Knowledge of cost model and financial modelling of renewable technologies.
• Coding experience (Python, Matlab)

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

• Experience and quality of teaching
• Research experience
• Research vision and potential
• International impact and experience
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

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 position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process .Starting date is 1 November 2025 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.You can read more about career paths at DTU .Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Kaushik Das, email , mobile phone +45 24650961 or Head of Section Gregor Giebel, emailYou can read more about the department atIf you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at . Denmark is a generally well-run country with high standard of living, a very digitalised and trusting society and is typically on rank 1 or 2 in the “happiest people” surveys. The health system is free, and the options for young parents are good, including good public schools and free university education for residents.Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 July 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)
• Vision for teaching and research for the tenure track period
• CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID (see

) 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.DTUs Department of Wind and Energy Systems employs about 450 people. The department research spans the full spectrum of wind and energy systems. From investigating nanoscale structures to macro-scale atmospheric flow; from designing the turbines of tomorrow to the digital energy solutions of the future; from developing electric power systems to exploring more democratic processes for project planning.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.

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Location

Roskilde, Sjælland

Job date

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 02:56:33 GMT

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