"Professor in Naval Architecture and Maritime Operations"

Technical University of Denmark - Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering

Location: Lyngby - Denmark

Salary: Based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closes: 1st February 2026

If you are establishing your career as 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 of Naval Architecture and Maritime Operations for international sea surface transport, where Denmark plays a significant role as it is among the World's Top Ten Maritime Nations.

Responsibilities and qualifications

Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competences within Naval Architectures and Maritime Operations.

Focus for the position is on safe and energy efficient maritime engineering operations at sea, with particular attention to the dynamics of vessel movements and other wave induced responses in relation to operational guidance and tracking.

You will successfully develop a strong research group within maritime engineering. 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 learning environment with room for innovation is key to success.

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

• Safe and energy efficient technical maritime operations at sea dynamics
• Ship motion and other wave-induced responses in relation to operational guidance and monitoring
• Performance evaluation and analysis using measurements data for maritime vessels in a realistic seaway
• Deep knowledge on Naval Architecture 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.
• 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

Application procedure

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DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and installation, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.