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

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 interanational 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

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Bent F. Sørensen (bsqr@dtu.dk), Head of Section, Mechanics of Damage, and Ignacio Marti (imarti@dtu.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 https://wind.dtu.dk/ 

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). 

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