DTU Tenure Track Researcher in fracture mechanics testing, damage characterization and modelling of fibre composites - DTU Wind

Is your dream job to do research in composite materials? Then the new scientist position at DTU might be what you are looking for. We work on fracture and damage in composites materials in a high international level and offers you the possibility for establishing you as an up-coming scientist in this field and make important contributions to science by being part of an exciting work environment that has the focus on scientific excellence.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The position will cover both experimental work in the laboratory and modelling work, with the emphasis on linking damage models to experimental findings. The topic of the position is fracture mechanics testing of composite materials and structures and will focus on mechanical testing, damage analysis/characterization and modelling crack growth in composites. Further, the position will also focus on development of new element specimens and element testing methods with the aim of understanding various damages in wind turbine rotor blades.

You are expected to work on the following topics:

• Analysis of crack growth in composite structures
• Fracture mechanics testing and damage characterization in composite materials
• Multiscale testing, from microscale, via coupons to elements
• Modelling of cracks in composites e.g. by the finite element method
• Microscale investigation of damage using scanning electron microscopy and X-ray tomography
• Development of research projects, writing project applications
• Project management
• Teach and supervise BSc and MSc student projects
• Co-supervision of PhD-students
• Innovation (collaboration with industry and other research groups)

You must contribute to the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.

As formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

Preference will be given to applicants that can document:

• Publications in the field of fracture mechanics testing & modelling of composites
• Experience in mechanical testing of coupons, elements - static and cyclic loading
• Experience in damage modelling – analytical and finite element modelling
• Experience in X-ray tomography
• Experience in leading research activities & supervision of master students
• Experience in working with other researchers and industry partners
• Fluency in communicating, reading and writing in English [AG3]

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Research experience
• Experience and quality of teaching
• Research vision and potential
• International impact and experience
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The workplace for the position will be the Risø Campus, Roskilde.

The position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process here .

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Bent F. Sørensen ( Se e-mailadresse på jobbank.dk ), Head of Section, Mechanics of Damage, and Ignacio Marti ( Se e-mailadresse på jobbank.dk ), Head of Division, Wind Energy Materials and Components at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems.

You can read more about DTU Wind and Energy Systems at

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 24 June 2026 (23:59 Danish time) .

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• Vision for teaching and research for the tenure track period
• CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID (see )
• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

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.

The Wind Energy Materials and Components Division consist of about 80 people and has modern laboratories for manufacturing and mechanical testing of composite materials. Research is conducted in research projects usually with external national or international collaboration. The research focusses on composites materials consisting of long, aligned fibres in a polymer matrix for use in wind turbine blades.

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Location
Roskilde, Denmark

Apply Before
2026-06-24T21:59:00+00:00