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Professor in Computer Engineering & Hardware Design
Are you our next Full Professor in the Embedded Systems Engineering section at DTU Compute?
You possess expertise in one or more areas within the broad domains of computer architecture, computer systems, or chip design. You could have insights in, among others, System-on-Chip (SoC) and chiplet designs, with an emphasis on energy-efficient processors; hardware-software co-design to enhance machine learning performance; novel chip design strategies prioritizing efficiency and cost; verification of digital designs; advancements in electronic design automation (EDA), especially for AI hardware; optimization techniques for high-performance multicore processors; innovative hardware solutions targeting cybersecurity resilience; leveraging AI and cloud technologies in EDA; edge computing and edge AI architectures; and cutting-edge method and tools for embedded systems that balance performance, power, cost, and reliability.
Your research at DTU will be jump-started with financial backing from our section’s budget. We offer you the possibility to employ one postdoc or assistant professor to support your research. We value intellectual freedom, offering you full research autonomy. We understand the value of balance—we ensure a reasonable teaching load, providing ample time for your research (at least 50%). Our environment is designed to foster your professional growth, allowing you to delve into research topics that resonate with your interests, while significantly contributing to the technological frontier.
Responsibilities and qualifications
As the upcoming Professor in Computer Engineering and Hardware Design you will be expected to play a foundational role in both advancing the field and guiding the future of our expanding ESE section. As we anticipate the recruitment of 10 new faculty members in the upcoming five years, this position stands as a unique opportunity for you to influence the direction of research, shape the curriculum, and impact the recruitment strategy for our team. Essential to this role is your drive to support and shape the recently initiated Computer Engineering BSc program and make contributions to our MSc program in Computer Science and Engineering. The successful candidate must have a proven ability to teach and advise students.
As our new professor you must strengthen research and innovation efforts within the research field at the department by generating new research projects that involve other staff members. Research activities are also expected to be conducted in cooperation with relevant sections at the DTU Compute department, and more broadly at DTU, as well as nationally and internationally. Hence, as a successful candidate you can demonstrate a solid track record of participating in international research activities, and in attracting and managing research projects, also in close collaboration with industry.
You also have strong international collaborations with leading research groups in the relevant fields. Furthermore, the professor is expected to develop strong ties to relevant industrial partners to foster innovations within the field of research.
We are looking for a candidate who has a strong, proven track record in research and education on an international level within the broad areas of computer architecture, computer systems, and chip design, such as:
Novel Approaches for Chip Design; Advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) and Chiplet Designs
Hardware-Software Co-design for Machine Learning Applications
Verification of digital designs
Electronic Design Automation (EDA) for AI Hardware; AI and Cloud-Enhanced EDA
High-Performance Multicore Processor Designs
Hardware Architectures and Design for Cybersecurity
Edge Computing Architectures
Design Methods for Embedded Systems
You must be enthusiastic about teaching and interacting with students and have successful experience in teaching and supervising students in one or more of the disciplines covered by the section.
You should have experience working with research groups and project managers. Furthermore, they should believe in dialogue and feedback as the basis for sound decision-making.
Candidates for the professorship must demonstrate remarkable achievements in terms of:
A high international level of research production, which has contributed to the advancement of the research field.
Documented and successful teaching at all university levels.
A proven track record in attracting funding and managing research projects.
Demonstrate a strong international network.
Be creative, innovative, driven by scientific curiosity, and eager to collaborate with students, colleagues, and external partners.
Have good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Furthermore, the successful candidate is highly self-motivated and ready to take on new and challenging tasks. You are dedicated to developing talent and motivated to contribute to a dynamic environment where research and education at the highest international level are cornerstones.
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.
Qualifications are a plus:
Demonstrated ability to attract funding
Demonstrated ability to teach a variety of courses both undergraduate and graduate
Strong publication record and impact in top venues
Experience in collaborating with companies and/or inter-disciplinary research
Real-world expertise with hardware design, e.g., related to embedded systems engineering, chip design, or FPGA-based development
And finally, we earnestly hope that you will infuse diversity and fresh perspectives into our section's daily interactions and future research trajectories, enriching our collective insight and fostering an inclusive, innovative environment.
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.
The starting date is according to mutual agreement. The position is a full-time position at the DTU campus in Kongens Lyngby, north of Copenhagen.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof Martin Schoeberl or Prof. Paul Pop, Embedded Systems Engineering section at DTU Compute. You can read more here about working in our section, at DTU and in Denmark.
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 by 27 January 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Apply online here: Professor in Computer Engineering & Hardware Design – DTU Compute.
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
Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)
Example grant proposals you have written (title, abstract, funding agency, amount)
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.
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