We are looking for a skilled and curious individual to lead, operate, and develop our Digital Lab and Design Lab, supporting users hands-on while also shaping our strategic direction within digital innovation. Your work will help students and startups “make the digital real” by transforming ideas into functional prototypes using digital technologies, such as soft computing, embedded systems, AI, XR, and other emerging technologies. 

Your role is to make the digital tangible
As manager of the Digital Lab and Design Lab, your core mission is to manage and develop these spaces to meet the needs of our users and expand what’s possible with digital technologies at Skylab. You will be responsible for day-to-day operations and long-term development, working closely with a student assistant and Skylab colleagues.

You will support students, researchers, and startups in building prototypes and digital tools. You will also play a central role in strengthening Skylab’s digital community, including fostering collaboration across Skylab and DTU departments, connecting with strategic research initiatives, and promoting awareness and adoption of emerging digital technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support, coaching, and sparring to students and startups.
• Manage and develop the infrastructure, tools, and workflows in the Digital and Design Labs.
• Co-create and run events, hackathons, and learning activities in collaboration with Skylab colleagues.
• Contribute to DTU Skylab’s digital strategy and drive the adoption of emerging technologies.
• Build and nurture a digital innovation community in collaboration with DTU departments and external stakeholders.

We imagine that you..

• Have a relevant academic or technical background in digital innovation, computer science, engineering, or similar.
• Bring hands-on experience in two or more areas: programming, robotics, AI, embedded systems, or physical computing.
• Are curious and passionate about emerging technologies — from VR to quantum computing — and eager to explore them in real-world contexts.
• Thrive in dynamic and interdisciplinary environments, ideally with experience from startups, labs, or makerspaces, and enjoy helping others to learn and grow.
• Understand the strategic value of collaborating with key initiatives, such as the Pioneer Centre for AI, to create alignment and increase impact.
• Communicate professionally in English across educational and technical domains.

What we offer
At DTU Skylab, you will step into a central and meaningful role at the intersection of academia, innovation, and entrepreneurship. You will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of digitalisation at Skylab and across DTU, working hands-on with emerging technologies in student projects and startups while influencing strategic initiatives. You’ll be part of a supportive, cross-functional team that values creativity, initiative, and collaboration, and you will gain access to DTU’s extensive ecosystem — from pioneering research projects to startup environments and industrial partnerships.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC), or another relevant collective agreement. 

The position is a full-time position. Starting date is 1 September or according to mutual agreement.

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus. 

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 16 June 2025 (23:59 Danish time) .  Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Head of Technology Section Kristine Garde at +45 5171 7776.

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.

About DTU Skylab
DTU Skylab is the innovation hub at the Technical University of Denmark, where technology, talent, and entrepreneurship come together. We connect academia, startups, and industry in a dynamic environment that thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration. In our 5,000+ m² facilities, we host student projects, corporate collaborations, deep-tech startups, and global programs.

You will join the Technology Section at Skylab, one of three sections making up our team of around 60 full-time staff. The section includes 12 diverse labs, ranging from a Chemical Lab to a Metal Workshop. Our culture is informal and ambitious; we value creativity, curiosity, and collaboration, embrace bold and intelligent minds, and make sure to have fun along the way.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.