Professor in Fluid Mechanics and Turbulence

Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

2026-06-15 (Europe/Copenhagen)

If you are establishing your career as a scientist and you are looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions, it is right here in front of you.

At DTU Construct, you will lead the research area focused on fundamental turbulence, while also making connections to applied research in fluid mechanics and related fields. Your role will be pivotal in providing foundational support for a diverse range of research initiatives. You will be engaged in research in experimental, theoretical, and computational methods. Examples of your work will include turbulence research pertaining to combustion engines, spray dryers, and industrial pumps.

Responsibilities and qualifications

Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competencies within fluid mechanics with special focus on turbulence research and application of the areas within engineering. The area is significant to industry as processes governed by fluid mechanics are key in combustion engines, spray dryers, industrial pumps, mixing processes in process tanks etc.

You will successfully develop a strong research group within fluid mechanics. You can motivate and engage younger colleagues. You will collaborate with other colleagues and research groups inside the department as well as across DTU and with both academic and industrial partners in Denmark as well as abroad. Your ability to work collaboratively and foster a supportive, innovative learning environment is key to success.

The professor must have a proven track record within several of the following research fields:

• Experience in experimental research on non-equilibrium turbulence
• Multi-phase turbulent flows, e.g. turbulence with particles, bubbles and droplets
• Research on the interaction between dispersed and carrier phases in turbulent flows, relevant for complex fluid interactions and their energy exchanges
• Ability to develop customized experimental, theoretical, and computational methods and tools to address turbulence in fluid mechanics
• Deep knowledge on fluid mechanics in general

Candidates for the professorship must demonstrate remarkable achievements in terms of:

• A high international level of research production, which has contributed to the advancement of the research field.
• A proven record of developing experimental methodologies and associated research facilities.
• Documented and successful teaching at all university levels.
• A proven track record in attracting and managing research projects.

Furthermore, the candidate must be:

• Highly self-motivated,
• Ready to take on new and challenging tasks,
• Dedicated to developing talent
• Motivated to contribute to a dynamic environment where research and education on the highest international level are cornerstones

You are expected to take a lead role in teaching at the BEng, BSc, MSc and PhD levels.

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.

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

• Documented experience and quality of teaching and curriculum development
• Research impact and experience, funding track record and research vision
• 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.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Head of Department Hans Nørgaard Hansen, tel.: +45 4525 4816, or Head of Section Erik Damgaard Christensen tel. +45 4525 1398.

You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at www.construct.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 15 June 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Apply online here: Professor in Fluid Mechanics and Turbulence

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) addressed to the President
• Vision for teaching and research
• CV including employment history, list of publications indicating scientific highlights, H-index and ORCID (see orcid.org)
• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

You can learn more about the recruitment process here.

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.