Senior Professor, Defense UAS & Robotic Systems

Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark; Odense; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SDU Drone Center at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute (MMMI) within the University of Southern Denmark in Odense invites applications for Full Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor positions in defense-related drone technologies. The roles are available from January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter and aim to expand the center's research portfolio.

Successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary, agile research environment with strong ties to the Odense robotics

Qualifications

• Documented expertise in systems engineering for unmanned aerial systems with real-world applications.
• Proven track record in attracting research funding and collaboration with defense, industry, public sector or emergency services.

Responsibilities

• Lead research in aerial robotics and drone technologies for dynamic outdoor environments.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision within the Master of Science education in Drones and Autonomous Systems.

Skills

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Robotics

Drone Technologies

GNSS

Counter-drone Technologies

Engineering

Research Funding

Swarm Intelligence

Cyber Defense

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

SDU Drone Center at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute (MMMI) within the University of Southern Denmark in Odense invites applications for Full Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor positions in defense-related drone technologies. The roles are available from January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter and aim to expand the center's research portfolio.

Successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary, agile research environment with strong ties to the Odense robotics