Associate Professor or DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Embedded Intelligence – DTU Compute

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Associate Professor or DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Embedded Intelligence – DTU Compute

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Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Job description

Job Category: VIP AJob Description:Are you looking to grow your career in intelligent embedded systems and edge computing? Join the (ESE) research section at , where your expertise in dependability, performance, and sustainability will drive us towards a smarter, greener future. By joining us, you stand to gain extensive support unlocking your career potential. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert assistance with improving your teaching, your proposal writing skills and expert feedback on grant applications. We actively facilitate building your professional networks, both within Denmark and the EU, extending our support to aid you in attracting top students to your research area.We value intellectual freedom, offering you the autonomy to pursue research topics that truly interest you. We understand the value of balance-we ensure a reasonable teaching load, providing ample time for your research. The upcoming expansion of our Embedded Systems Engineering (ESE) section provides an exciting chance to contribute to the future direction of our section.Responsibilities and qualifications
We seek to recruit a tenure-track assistant professor or an associate professor that is active in the emerging edge computing areas of Embedded AI, Edge AI, TinyML or AIoT. We are specifically interested in candidates that employ embedded intelligence within traditional embedded systems fields, such as networked embedded systems, distributed sensing systems, mobile and wearable systems, ubiquitous systems, and the (Industrial) Internet of Things. Candidates who are well established in traditional embedded systems fields will also be considered and are welcome to apply.This role is instrumental in attracting both funding and student talent to expand our activities. As a member of our team, you will support our teaching and play a key role in shaping the expanding the ESE section. As a part of your key responsibilities, you will:

• Publish impactful work in leading journals and conferences in your field.
• Secure funding for your research area from both Denmark and the European Union.
• Teach, guide, and supervise BSc and MSc students, as well as supervise PhD students.
• Design and develop novel course modules for both the BSc and MSc levels.
• Actively participate in creating a robust and vibrant environment within the expanding ESE section. Collaboration both within ESE and with external groups is strongly encouraged.
• Serve as an ambassador of ESE and DTU Compute by participating in international research projects, international collaboration networks, conference organisation committees, editorial boards, assessment committees, etc.

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 a formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). If you are applying for the associate professor position you should also have academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding an assistant professorship and documented didactic/pedagogic training.The following qualifications are a plus:

• Demonstrated ability to attract funding
• Demonstrated ability to teach a variety of courses both undergraduate and graduate
• Strong publication record and impact in top venues

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 starting date is according to mutual agreement, with a preferred date in early 2026. The position is a full-time position at the DTU campus in Kongens Lyngby.The assistant professor position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process .You can read more about career paths at DTU .Further information
Further information may be obtained from and .You can read more about ESE at and DTU Compute at . General information is available .If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at .Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 31 August 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
• CV including employment history, list of publications (applicants applying for the position as associate professor should indicate scientific highlights), H-index and ORCID (see

) including documentation of teaching experience * Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

• Example grant proposals you have written (unsuccessful examples are also welcome)
• A list of your 5 selected publications that highlight your field of research (no PDF needed, links or titles are enough)
• 2 references (who we can contact for further details)

You can learn more about the recruitment process .In the field “Please indicate which position you are applying for”, please indicate whether you are applying for the position as Associate or Assistant Professor.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.is one of the 10 research section of DTU Compute. Our mission encompasses the creation of insights that allow the development of context-aware, distributed, and embedded cyber-physical systems, with a particular focus on Internet-of-Things (IoT) and the computing continuum eras. Our vision is to pioneer advancements in high-tech distributed and embedded systems technology, driving change, and contributing positively to society. We strive for a future where our research and innovations form the cornerstone of technological advancements, and we’re excited to include more brilliant minds in our journey. See our and .– Department of Mathematics and Computer Science – is an internationally recognised academic environment with over 400 employees and 10 research sections. We broadly cover digital technologies within mathematics, data science, computer science, and computer engineering, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, internet of things (IoT), chip design, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, social networks, fairness, and data ethics. Our research is rooted in basic research and centres on mathematical models of the physical and virtual world, as a basis for the analysis, design, and implementation of complex systems. We focus on ensuring that our research results contribute to creating a better society by supporting areas such as health, green transition, energy supply, and life science. We collaborate with universities, public and private organisations, and companies in Denmark and abroad, and through DTU’s startup ecosystem, we encourage innovation and entrepreneurship. We have a strong ethical, human, and sustainable approach that ensures integrity in our work. Therefore, we strive for and take responsibility for driving the democratisation of digital technologies, so that everyone has the opportunity to actively participate in the development, and we ensure a continued open, democratic, and inclusive society for the benefit of all. At DTU Compute, we value diversity, inclusion, and a flexible work-life balance. Read more about us at .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

Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden – Lyngby, Midtjylland

Job date

Thu, 29 May 2025 01:46:47 GMT

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