University of Southern Denmark
Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering
🇩🇰Odense, South Denmark, Denmark4 days ago
MidFull TimeEN
We are seeking a strong researcher with expertise in Chemical Engineering and a clear potential or documented record of international research excellence. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to high‑quality engineering‑driven research, teaching, and supervision, and to strengthen the department’s research profile through collaboration with engineering disciplines, industry, and applied research partners.
The position involves research in an engineering‑oriented, problem‑driven environment, where chemical engineering competences are applied in close interaction with other engineering fields such as process engineering, biotechnology, biochemical engineering, environmental and energy engineering. The candidate is expected to take an active role in research development, external funding activities, technology implementation, and education at bachelor, master, and PhD levels.
Research and Teaching profile
Applicants should have a strong background in chemical engineering methods, process design, and systems engineering, and experience applying these competences to real‑world engineering challenges. Research is expected to be solution‑oriented, with relevance for industrial processes, production systems, and the green transition.
Relevant research and teaching areas include one or more of the following:
Collaboration with industry and participation in applied or implementation‑oriented research projects are considered strong assets.
As the position will include teaching in the core chemical engineering disciplines it is important that the applicant master these core disciplines and has an interest in developing these competences both from pedagogical and content point of view.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
We emphasize candidates with strong engineering competences, demonstrated ability to work in collaborative engineering environments, and experience with translating chemical engineering knowledge into scalable processes, technologies, or industrial solutions.
Assistant/Associate Professor
Professor
For both levels, applicants must be fluent in English and able to teach and supervise students in English.
The Department of Green Technology
The Department of Green Technology at SDU is a cross‑disciplinary engineering environment focusing on technologies and systems for a sustainable future. Research activities address industrial processes, resource efficiency, environmental performance, and system integration, with strong engagement in external collaboration with industry and public stakeholders.
SDU Chemical Engineering
SDU Chemical Engineering focuses on the development, design, optimisation, and implementation of chemical and process engineering solutions that support sustainable industrial production and the green transition. Research spans the full engineering value chain — from process modelling and laboratory development to pilot‑scale validation and industrial implementation.
The section combines core chemical engineering principles with applied research and close collaboration with industry and technology partners. Education is strongly rooted in classical and modern chemical engineering disciplines, with emphasis on process design, scale‑up, systems integration, and sustainability‑driven engineering solutions.
Employment terms
The successful applicant will be employed at the Department of Green Technology, SDU Chemical Engineering, in Odense.
Employment will take place in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state, and the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities.
Salary is negotiated based on qualifications and level of appointment. Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation.
Appointment as a full Professor or Associate Professor is permanent. Appointment as an Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering is temporary for 3 years.
The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a self-organiser.
Applicants are encouraged to read the information "How to apply" before applying.
Application requirements
The application must be written in English and include:
Guidelines for the teaching portfolio can be found here:
https://www.sdu.dk/-/media/files/om_sdu/ledige_stillinger/ansoegere/tek/teaching-portfolio-2009_2025.pdf
Assessment
Appointment will be made following the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Interviews and references may form part of the assessment process.
Additional information
For further information about the position, please contact:Head of Department, Jens Ejbye Schmdt, email: jesc@igt.sdu.dk.
If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.
About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark has more than 27,000 students and 3,800 employees across campuses in Odense and other locations. SDU offers education and research within humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering.
SDU is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. Due to engagement in critical technologies, background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable regulations.
Application deadline: 31 May, 2026 at 11.59 PM (CET/CEST).
We recommend that as an international applicant, you take the time to visit Work in Denmark where you will find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark, as well as the International Staff Office at SDU.