Full Professor: Defense-Driven UAS Systems Engineering

DTU — Technical University of Denmark; Odense; On-site; DKK 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SDU Drone Center at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark in Odense invites applications for senior academic positions in defense-related drone technologies at the levels of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, starting January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Candidates are expected to have a strong research and publication record in unmanned aerial systems, systems engineering, and related areas, with demonstrated ability to attract funding and

Qualifications

• Strong research and publication record in unmanned aerial systems or related fields.
• Experience with defense, industrial, public sector and/or emergency services collaboration (advantage for senior roles).
• Proven ability to attract research funding and build strategic collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Lead research in aerial robotics and drone systems.
• Contribute to teaching within the MSc in Drones and Autonomous Systems.
• Develop and coordinate externally funded research initiatives and collaborations.

Skills

Systems engineering for UAS

Autonomous drones

Drone robotics

Funding acquisition

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

GNSS-denied navigation

Swarm robotics

Job description

SDU Drone Center at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark in Odense invites applications for senior academic positions in defense-related drone technologies at the levels of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, starting January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Candidates are expected to have a strong research and publication record in unmanned aerial systems, systems engineering, and related areas, with demonstrated ability to attract funding and