Postdoc in Hydrosphere - DTU Space

If you are keen on research in marine geodesy and sea level science at the highest international level and interested in contributing to establishing adequate geodetic knowledge to assist the green transition, such a position is right here in front of you. The Department of Geodesy and Earth Observation at DTU Space at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a Postdoc researcher in marine geodesy. We offer a multidisciplinary, international, and friendly atmosphere that encourages creativity, diversity, empathy, and teamwork. You will have a great opportunity to build strong networks with internationally known researchers at DTU and other universities as well.

Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competencies within sea level and marine geodetic research, focusing on the Arctic Ocean and contributing to the ESA ARCFRESH project. In this project, the focus is on determining freshwater fluxes in and out of the Arctic Ocean in order to close the freshwater budget. It is essential to comprehend the various components of sea level change in order to enhance our capacity to predict and adapt to future sea level changes. It is expected that research activities will include (but not be limited to) understanding dynamic sea level changes, modeling vertical land movements, and quantifying gravitational changes caused by present and future changes in land mass.

It will be expected that the successful candidate will communicate the research of theirs and others to a broad audience, but especially also to the Danish public sector to support the decisions on sea level adaptation.

At DTU Space you will work at the absolute forefront in geodetic research of what is possible within satellite data and it's important to embrace and develop our competencies in the use of the newest satellite technology like SWOT and GNSS-IR. These groundbreaking techniques will elevate our sea level understanding in the Arctic ocean and the coastal zones and will be vital in establishing a more accurate model for relative sea level changes to facilitate the establishment of a joint reference between land and sea.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your primary responsibilities will be to:

• Conduct multidisciplinary research (as explained above)
• Teach (and design) BSc and MSc courses,
• Supervise BSc and MSc student projects,
• Supervise PhD students as a co-supervisor for PhD students
• Contribute to the attraction of competitive funding for excellent frontier research
• Develop close collaborations with your colleagues and external partners and participate in international research collaborations.

Your primary qualifications are:

• Documented research experience in geodetic data science
• Research experience within marine geodesy is beneficial but not a requirement. You must be willing to learn the application domain if you are not already familiar with the field,
• Experience in establishing collaboration with colleagues in academia and/or with external partners in the industry, leading to fruitful initiatives, and
• Your view for your future research, teaching, and funding plan.

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

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

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 period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from professor Ole Baltazar Andersen, phone : +45 45259754 [email protected] or professor Per Knudsen [email protected]

You can read more about the division at https://www.space.dtu.dk/english/Research/Research-Divisions/Geodesy-and-Earth-Observation

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And about DTU Space: https://www.space.dtu.dk/english

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 no later than 22 January 2026 (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)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

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 240 employees and is located in the greater Copenhagen area at the Lyngby Campus of the Technical University of Denmark. 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 prototyping, 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.

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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.

Location
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Apply Before
2026-01-22T22:59:00+00:00