Head of Division for Wind Energy Systems Division - DTU Wind

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Roskilde; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Wind and Energy Systems in Roskilde invites applications for Head of the Wind Energy Systems Division. The role leads about 140 staff across research, education, innovation, and consultancy, and reports to the department head.

You will shape strategy, manage resources, and drive execution to sustain a world-leading research environment. We seek an internationally recognized researcher or sector expert with proven leadership, collaboration, and fundraising ability, who can inspire teams and

Qualifications

• Excellent management experience in a medium-large organization.
• Proven track record in securing external funding and strategic collaboration.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a global network.

Responsibilities

• Professional development, coordination and quality assurance of research and innovation activities including securing funding.
• Support and contributions to commissioned research, public and private sector consultancy, scientific advice, and software development.
• Support and contribution to educational activities and programs for new students.
• Daily management of the division including resource management, budgeting, and progress monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

People management

Communication

Job description

Do you want to lead and develop a unique research environment working in close collaboration with industry and important societal actors at a globally leading university department that develops wind and energy systems for the green transition? Are you an inspiring and committed leader of leaders who naturally creates collaboration and results? Then the job as head of the Wind Energy Systems division (WES) at DTU Wind and Energy Systems might be something for you.

DTU Wind and Energy Systems is home to a strong international academic environment within research, innovation, education, and scientific advice. We support the green transition and the development of the advanced electrical energy systems of the future with wind energy as the most important source of energy. The department's activities within research, teaching, innovation, and research-based consultancy are world-leading and range thematically from the material science and wind turbine designs to development of wind farms and integrated energy systems, supported by economic and societal analyses.

DTU Wind and Energy Systems is a mission-driven R&D department, and we develop and apply knowledge needed for the green energy transition. In doing that, we focus on diversity, collaboration, and transparency, and we value inclusive leadership. We take great social responsibility, the green transition is urgent and important to us, and this requires leadership with focus on excellent execution of a large portfolio of activities, careful resource planning, business development initiative, as well as a clear strategic outlook to ensure the relevance of what we do also in the future.

DTU Wind and Energy Systems is organized into four divisions, and we are now looking for a leader of the Wind Energy Systems division. This division has strong competencies within meteorology and remote sensing, wind energy resources, systems engineering, renewable energy plants, scientific software development, as well as social and economic aspects, including impact assessments. The division is engaged in fundamental research as well as in application-oriented research performed in close collaboration with industry and many other societal actors. The division is at the forefront of developing a wide range of software tools and methods to support the wind energy sector and the green transition and provides scientific advice in large parts of the world. In the field of education, the division is leading with new initiatives in continuing education and digital teaching methods.

As Head of the Wind Energy Systems Division, the five heads of sections will report to you. You will take an important management position, which involves the responsibility of some 140 highly qualified employees, including PhD students, researchers, professors, development engineers, and administrative staff. You will have overall responsibility for the division's research, education, innovation, and commercial activities, as well as the operation of the Risø Hybrid Power Plant. As Head of Division, you will also be part of the department's management group, which, in addition to the Head of Department, consists of three other Heads of Division and the Head of Administration. They work closely together on day-to-day operations as well as on the strategic development of the department.

As Head of Division, some of your most important responsibilities will be:

• Professional development, coordination and quality assurance of research and innovation activities including securing funding.
• Support and contributions to commissioned research, public and private sector consultancy, scientific advice, and software development.
• Support and contribution to educational activities and activities towards new students.
• Daily inspiring management of the division including resource management, budgetary control, and progress monitoring of activities.
• Contributions to the strategic development of the department and to encourage and facilitate internal and external, multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Keeping up and widening contacts and collaboration with national and international partners from the wind industry, the broader energy sector, and universities.
• Ensuring communication and dissemination of activities and results to professional and non-professional interest groups.

If you wish to apply for the position, we expect you to be an excellent manager and leader with a background as an internationally recognized researcher and/or sector expert within one or more of the focus areas. You must have proven management experience from a medium-large sized organization and show that you can create cohesion in the division – and across the department. You see new opportunities, inspire, and set direction in a balanced way.

In addition, you can probably recognize yourself in many of these characteristics:

• Good knowledge of the renewable energy sector and its dependency on research and university collaboration.
• Good knowledge of some of DTU Wind and Energy Systems' research areas and applications, coupled with a good understanding of university-level education and teaching.
• Experience with management in a scientific environment with an academic set of values – and with a well-developed ethical compass, where the human and social dimensions are important.
• Management experience from a professional environment comparable to an academic institution, where commitment and independence are paramount.
• Result-oriented and transparent leadership style with a focus on collaboration and delegation – and with a good balance between frameworks and freedom to fill them.
• A large and active professional network with academic institutions and business companies in Denmark and internationally
• Proven track record in obtaining external funding.
• Strong communicative skills and ability to create followship internally and externally.

As a leader, you are curious, empathetic, approachable, and able to excite and involve yourself with a balanced attention to self-management. You live up to the university's management foundation and work to ensure employee well-being and a good working environment.

What we offer in return

We offer a rewarding and challenging leadership job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. With your leadership, academic and personal skills, you will be an important part of bringing Wind Energy Systems to the next level in supporting the green transition.

In recent years, DTU has been working concertedly to professionalize management. The DTU Leadership Role is based on four cornerstones: academic management, resource management, Performance-enhancing HR management and strategic management. Moreover, self-management and DTU’s values constitute the central parameters for these four disciplines. To find out more about DTU’s Leadership Role, see the website.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). You are employed as an Academic Officer, Senior Officer, Senior Executive Officer. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for managers (TAP): https://www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures

The position is a full-time position. Starting date is 1 November 2026 (or according to mutual agreement).

The workplace is DTU Risø Campus in Roskilde.

Further information may be obtained from the Head of Department, Morten Jeppesen, tel.: [phone].

You can read more about DTU Wind and Energy Systems at www.wind.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.

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.

DTU Wind and Energy Systems is one of the largest and most well-known university departments for wind energy in the world with more than 400 employees. The department is in the international driving field with a unique integration of research, education, innovation, and public / private government service. DTU Wind and Energy Systems has extensive expertise in wind turbine technology, focusing on the impact of loads, structural design, reliability, aeroelastic design and materials.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829 DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.

Location

Roskilde, Denmark

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2026-09-21T21:59:00+00:00