Professor in Process Mining – DTU Compute

Are you our next Full Professor in Process Mining in the Software Systems Engineering Section at DTU Compute?

At DTU we believe that process mining is a key field to understand and improve complex systems. We believe that foundational research in this area is needed, and that it can be a catalyser for interdisciplinary research across multiple scientific engineering disciplines.

The section believes that process-centric approaches should be rooted in formal methods. Indeed, the section has formal methods as a stronghold area in itself, and we explore novel interplays between formal methods and process mining.

With this position, we invite candidates who wish to take a leading role in advancing and shaping the area of process mining at DTU. Our ambition is to be recognized as an international leading research group. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of our research, contribute to curriculum development, and strengthen our international position in the field.

We offer research autonomy in a vibrant, supportive, collaborative and international research environment in which diverse scientific perspectives, curiosity and collaboration are valued.

Responsibilities 
You will be conducting scientific research at the international level, publishing your results in highly reputed conferences and journals. You are expected to maintain and expand strong international collaborations with leading research groups. 

You will be seeking opportunities to lead collaborative, funded research projects with academia and/or industry, to foster innovation and real-world impact of process mining techniques. You will be initiating and leading initiatives that involve colleagues within the section and across DTU. 

You will have a leading role in the development of our research-based teaching portfolio at the bachelor, master, and PhD levels.  You will be responsible for the teaching of courses and supervision of students. You must be enthusiastic about teaching and interacting with students.

You will be a team player in the section, and you will participate actively in joint activities aimed at developing the department and the section. We value collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and diverse scientific perspectives, and we offer a supportive research environment.

Qualifications

• Your expertise lies in one or more of the following areas:
  • Foundations of process mining
  • Interplay between process mining and formal methods
  • Business process management
  • Real-time process monitoring
  • Applications to critical sectors such as cybersecurity or healthcare
• You are recognized by the international research community as an expert in your field, witnessed e.g. by significant advancements, impactful publications in flagship venues, invited talks and awards.
• You are recognized by the international research community as a leader in your field, witnessed e.g. by leading roles in conference committees, journal editorial boards, task forces, and evaluation panels.
• You have documented successful teaching and supervision activities at Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels, witnessing the use of modern teaching methods.
• You are successful in research-based teaching, witnessed e.g. by publications stemming from student projects.
• You are genuinely curious about other people's research and teaching activities, and you like to explore collaborations with colleagues inside and outside your network.

You are expected to take a lead role in teaching at the BEng, BSc, MSc and PhD levels.

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.

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

• Documented experience and quality of teaching and curriculum development
• Research impact and experience, funding track record and research vision
• 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. 

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Jan Madsen, tel.: +45 45253751 / email: jama@dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Compute at www.compute.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 15 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) addressed to the President
• Vision for teaching and research 
• CV including employment history, list of publications indicating scientific highlights, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/)
• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience and course evaluations
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

You can learn more about the recruitment process here.

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.

DTU Compute
DTU Compute – Department of Mathematics and Computer Science – is an internationally recognised academic environment with over 400 employees and 10 research sections. We broadly cover digital technologies within mathematics, data science, computer science, and computer engineering, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, internet of things (IoT), chip design, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, social networks, fairness, and data ethics. Our research is rooted in basic research and centres on mathematical models of the physical and virtual world, as a basis for the analysis, design, and implementation of complex systems. We focus on ensuring that our research results contribute to creating a better society by supporting areas such as health, green transition, energy supply, and life science. We collaborate with universities, public and private organisations, and companies in Denmark and abroad, and through DTU’s startup ecosystem, we encourage innovation and entrepreneurship. We have a strong ethical, human, and sustainable approach that ensures integrity in our work. Therefore, we strive for and take responsibility for driving the democratisation of digital technologies, so that everyone has the opportunity to actively participate in the development, and we ensure a continued open, democratic, and inclusive society for the benefit of all. At DTU Compute, we value diversity, inclusion, and a flexible work-life balance. Read more about us at www.compute.dtu.dk. 

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.