DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Exoplanet Science - DTU Space

Assistant Professor in exoplanets at the Exoplanet Group, DTU Space, Technical University of Denmark. The Exoplanet Group is extensively engaged in the detection and characterization of exoplanets through observations and modelling.
The Exoplanet Group at DTU Space at the Technical University of Denmark is seeking a highly talented and skilled researcher for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in exoplanet science, with an emphasis on exoplanetary atmospheres. You will join a dynamic and rapidly growing group focused on the detection, characterization, and atmospheric studies of exoplanets, with particular emphasis on terrestrial and sub-Neptune exoplanets.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to conduct independent research in exoplanet science while collaborating closely with other members of the Exoplanet Group at DTU Space. As a tenure-track Assistant Professor, you will be responsible for conducting cutting-edge research, supervising and mentoring students, and contributing to the teaching of courses at DTU. The successful candidate will play an integral role in fostering the collaborative environment within the group and advancing the field of exoplanetary science.

You should have strong expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Atmospheric characterization of exoplanets, including extensive experience in the reduction and analysis of exoplanet atmosphere observations as well as modelling and interpretation of planetary atmospheres.
• Space telescope data analysis, particularly involving missions such as JWST or HST, is highly desirable, as these are central to ongoing projects within the Exoplanet Group.

Applicants with extensive experience in working with space telescope data for exoplanetary atmosphere studies are particularly encouraged to apply. Familiarity with tools, techniques, and software relevant to spectroscopic data analysis will be viewed favorably.

Proficiency in programming and data analysis is highly desirable, as modern exoplanet research increasingly relies on the development and application of advanced software tools. Applicants with this experience will have an advantage, particularly if these skills have been applied to the reduction, interpretation, or simulation of exoplanet data.

You must be responsible for the teaching of courses. 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.

As a formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

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

• Experience and quality of teaching
• Research experience
• Research vision and potential
• 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.

Starting date will be according to mutual agreement. The position is a full-time position.

The position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process here.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
For further information, please reach out to Prof. Lars A. Buchhave ([email protected]).

You can read more about the Department of Space Research and Technology at www.space.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
Please submit your online application no later than 16 April 2025 (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)
• Vision for teaching and research
• CV including employment history, list of publications (indicate scientific highlights), H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/)
• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
• 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.

The DTU Space Institute has about 210 employees and is located in the greater Copenhagen area at the Lyngby Campus of the Technical University of Denmark together with 19 other institutes within the technical sciences. We link natural science closely with the development of new technology. DTU Space is involved in the full life cycle of space activities, including concept and design, construction and proto-typing, calibration and validation, implementation and operations, data analysis, processing, dissemination, and applications, leading to new instruments and applications. With the specialized and refined technology available, we are getting more and more answers and further insight about the Earth and the universe surrounding us. We contribute to about 200 scientific publications a year.

In the Astrophysics & Atmospheric Physics Division of the Department of Space Research and Space Technology (DTU Space), current focus areas cover large-scale structure of the universe, physics of compact objects, exoplanets, upper atmosphere physics and cosmo-climatology as well as development of instrumentation, in particular high-energy instrumentation, i.e. X- and gamma ray detectors and -optics. The division is currently active in the operation of instruments and data analysis from three satellites. The division also runs four instrumentation laboratories and hosts a center for space weather research and forecasts.

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