Tenure-Track: Advanced Polymer Composites for Wind Energy

DTU Wind; Roskilde; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Wind in Denmark seeks a tenure-track researcher to investigate relationships between advanced composite manufacturing processes and mechanical performance of polymer-based composites. The role emphasizes curing kinetics, viscoelastic behavior, and process-induced defects that affect durability and structural integrity.

The candidate will teach and supervise students, publish in international journals, and expand industrial partnerships while attracting external funding to advance composite

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Experience in teaching at university level is desirable.
• Strong publication record in relevant areas.
• Fluent in Danish or English, with time to master both.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research in curing dynamics and viscoelastic modeling of polymer composites.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance manufacturing and performance of composites.
• Expand industrial partnerships for manufacturing optimization and performance enhancement.
• Attract external funding to support research in composite processing.
• Publish high-quality work in international journals on curing, viscoelasticity, and composite performance.
• Engage in teaching and supervise students in materials science and mechanical engineering.

Skills

Research experience

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD degree

Tools

Computational modeling

Polymer composites

Curing kinetics

Job description

DTU Wind in Denmark seeks a tenure-track researcher to investigate relationships between advanced composite manufacturing processes and mechanical performance of polymer-based composites. The role emphasizes curing kinetics, viscoelastic behavior, and process-induced defects that affect durability and structural integrity.

The candidate will teach and supervise students, publish in international journals, and expand industrial partnerships while attracting external funding to advance composite