The SDU Center for Energy Informatics is pleased to announce 3-year PhD positions in AI-driven decision support and digital solutions for sustainable energy and industrial systems. We are seeking one or more highly qualified and motivated candidate to join our research team.

At the SDU Center for Energy Informatics, we are at the forefront of the digital transformation for the green transition of the energy sector. Our research develops innovative digital tools and methods, combining cutting-edge AI, simulation, and optimization, to create smarter, more resilient, and sustainable energy and industrial systems.

As a PhD researcher with us, you will engage in groundbreaking projects in energy informatics, working closely with leading researchers and industry partners in Denmark and abroad. Your work will contribute directly to shaping the future of sustainable energy, while enhancing your skills for a successful academic or industrial career.

We seek candidates with:

• A strong background in industrial engineering, computer science, software engineering, energy systems, robotics, or related disciplines
• Interest in AI, simulation, and optimization for energy and industrial applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Motivation to make a real-world impact in sustainable energy and industrial systems

We offer

• A position in a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment with strong industry links
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and real industrial data
• Opportunities for international collaboration.

For more information about the SDU Center for Energy Informatics, visit www.sdu.dk/en/energyinformatics
For questions, contact Professor Zheng Grace Ma at zma@mmmi.sdu.dk

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our center.

Head of center, Professor, Bo Nørregaard Jørgensen

If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk. 

Application procedure

Before applying the candidates are advised to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and an application must include: 

• Motivated application. 
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Master’s and bachelor’s degree certificates or equivalent, including transcripts of grades (copy of original/official English translation).  
• Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants. Find the form at the Faculty website.
• Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Find the form at the Faculty website. 
• An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish). 
• Only for applicants from programmes that evaluate thesis/examination project by approved/not approved: An official written assessment of the thesis or dissertation project from the grade giving institution. The statement must clearly state that the candidate has been among the top 30 pct. in the graduation class for the study programme.
• List of publications and maximum 2 examples of relevant publications (in case you have any publications).
• References may be included, you're welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.
• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file). 

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

The application deadline is September 30, 2025, at 11.59 PM / 23.59 (CET/CEST)

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.  Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.

Read about the Assessment and selection process.  

Conditions of enrollment/employment

Appointment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position, and the monthly gross salary incl. pension is 36.138 DKK. If you have relevant postgraduate experience, you may be placed on a higher salary step.

The starting date will be agreed with the successful candidate.  

Applicants must hold a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment is contingent on enrollment approved by the PhD School. Enrollment will be in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order). Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for PhD fellows as described herein as well as the Protocol on PhD fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Further information about salary and conditions of employment. The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial evaluation, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.

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The University of Southern Denmark wishes our staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, are subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.