Postdoc: Driving Absolute Sustainability Transformations

DTU; Denmark; Remote; DKK 446,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU's Centre for Absolute Sustainability invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to lead scientific coordination within a major interdisciplinary project transforming energy and food systems within planetary boundaries.

You will supervise a PhD candidate, coordinate across DTU Construct, Sustain, Energy, Wind and Food, and develop methods for actionable sustainability transitions while contributing to publications and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering, sustainability or related field.
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Interest in sustainability transitions and practical implementation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities across work packages and ensure scientific progress.
• Supervise the associated PhD candidate and provide day‑to‑day scientific guidance.
• Develop methods translating sustainability goals into transformation strategies for energy and food systems.
• Disseminate research results through publications and conferences.
• Collaborate with industry and academic partners through workshops and co‑development activities.

Skills

Coordination skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Research publications

Education

PhD in engineering, sustainability, energy systems, or related field

Tools

Systems modelling tools

Job description

DTU's Centre for Absolute Sustainability invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to lead scientific coordination within a major interdisciplinary project transforming energy and food systems within planetary boundaries.

You will supervise a PhD candidate, coordinate across DTU Construct, Sustain, Energy, Wind and Food, and develop methods for actionable sustainability transitions while contributing to publications and stakeholder engagement.