Postdocs in AI-augmented Systems Engineering - DTU Construct

Location: Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Join us in building a new research lab that develops and safety-tests AI tools for engineering work, running on local compute infrastructure that we build and control ourselves. You will be part of the team shaping the lab's research agenda, its infrastructure and its industry network. 

You will work with us at the frontier of AI-augmented Systems Engineering, in close cooperation with our national and international industry, government and academic partners. Our goal: making the rigor of professional Systems Engineering affordable and available to all engineering teams.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to develop and validate AI assistants that transform semi-structured data into MBSE models and reason over machine-readable SysML 2.0 system models, delivering rigorous Systems Engineering (e.g. requirements, traceability, qualification analysis) at a cost and speed that ordinary engineering teams can afford. Your primary tasks will be discussed as part of the hiring process. 

As a starting point, we are looking for passion and competence in the following areas:

• Develop and validate AI models and harnesses that create and reason over SysML 2.0 system models
• Design and run engineering pilots with Danish companies, measuring effects on lead time and project risk
• Build up and operate the lab's local AI compute and validated model stack
• Create local infrastructure for safety, security and reliability testing of mission-critical AI assistants
• Co-supervise PhD students and supervise BSc and MSc student projects
• Integrate AI-supported Systems Engineering into DTU's teaching
• Publish in leading journals and conferences in engineering design and Systems Engineering
• Contribute to external funding applications that grow the lab

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. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures. 

The period of employment is 2 years. Starting date is 1 November 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 Josef Oehmen, jooehm@dtu.dk.

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 8 October 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)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications 
• Portfolio description of computational Systems Engineering tools and industry projects
• 2-page statement of research interests
• 1-page statement of teaching experience and interests

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.

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Join us to develop the AI Systems Engineering Design Tools of the future!