Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Digital Transformation and Sustainable Construction
Lead transformative research on digital technologies for sustainable construction project delivery at DTU’s Sustainable Construction Processes section.
Best for:Best for experienced researchers with expertise in construction project management, digital transformation, and sustainable technologies who seek a tenure-track role with interdisciplinary research opportunities.
Overview
This tenure-track faculty position at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) focuses on advancing digital transformation in construction to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and project performance. The successful candidate will lead the CEBE research project on leveraging digital twins, BIM, AI, and analytics to optimize construction processes. The role involves interdisciplinary research, teaching, student supervision, and securing external funding while collaborating with industry and international partners. The position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track programme and aims to establish a globally recognized research profile in sustainable construction practices.
What you'll do
- Lead the CEBE research project on leveraging digital technologies for sustainable construction project delivery.
- Develop research on improving project effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity using digital tools like BIM, AI, and sensors.
- Contribute to the research agenda on Construction Transformation, focusing on sustainable societal change through construction projects.
- Design and implement methods/tools using digital twins, BIM, AI, analytics, and simulation for sustainable construction.
- Conduct research on project governance, performance, and evidence-based decision-making across the built environment lifecycle.
- Collaborate with industry, public clients, and international research groups to secure external funding and partnerships.
- Teach and develop courses in construction management, digitalization, project management, and sustainability.
- Supervise BEng, MSc, and PhD students in interdisciplinary research projects.
- Disseminate research findings and engage with industry stakeholders and professional networks.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching, research, and collaboration.
Instruction: English
- Proven expertise in construction project management and project delivery.
- Experience with digital transformation in the built environment, including BIM, digital twins, and VDC.
- Knowledge of AI, machine learning, simulation, or optimization applied to construction.
- Familiarity with sustainability assessment, circular construction, and lifecycle thinking.
- Experience in securing external funding and establishing industry partnerships.
- Ability to teach and supervise students at BEng, MSc, and PhD levels.
- Open to all qualified candidates; no specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-22T23:59:59 (Europe/Copenhagen)
Applicants must submit a complete online application via the DTU careers portal by the deadline. The application should include all required documents and be submitted no later than 23:59 Danish time on the specified date.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement or proposal
- List of publications and academic achievements
- Teaching portfolio (if applicable)
- Names and contact details of at least two references
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