Senior EU Research & Innovation Lead — Energy Projects

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Compute – Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, seeks a Senior Officer to coordinate EU Horizon Europe projects in the energy sector, support grant acquisition, and connect the Dynamical Systems section with the wider department.

You bring a track record of end-to-end project leadership, hands-on EU funding experience, and a deep understanding of energy systems, enabling credible collaboration with researchers, industry partners, and public-sector

Qualifications

• Experience managing or coordinating research and innovation projects, with a track record of leading projects end to end.
• Hands-on experience with EU-funded projects, ideally Horizon Europe or Horizon 2020, including large multi-partner consortia.
• Solid understanding of the energy and electricity sector, power grids, renewable energy integration, and system operation.
• Ability to support grant and proposal writing, coordinating contributions from multiple partners, drafting and editing text.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex Horizon Europe projects in the energy sector.
• Act as a connector between the Dynamical Systems section and the wider DTU Compute department.
• Help turn ideas into funded projects by supporting grant acquisition and proposals.

Skills

EU project management

Grant writing

Stakeholder management

Energy sector knowledge

Communication in English

Coordination

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

DTU Compute – Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, seeks a Senior Officer to coordinate EU Horizon Europe projects in the energy sector, support grant acquisition, and connect the Dynamical Systems section with the wider department.

You bring a track record of end-to-end project leadership, hands-on EU funding experience, and a deep understanding of energy systems, enabling credible collaboration with researchers, industry partners, and public-sector