Senior Advising Innovation Consultant - DTU Health Tech

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking professional to take on a Senior Advising Innovation Consultant role focused on translating advanced concepts into market-ready solutions. 

This position centers on strategic guidance for innovation activities, intellectual property development, and the creation of viable business models that support technology commercialization. A core responsibility of the role is advising and supporting the development of an electronic sock (e-sock), including system design, prototyping strategies, and planning and execution of end-user testing. You will contribute to innovation workflows, patent generation, and market positioning, ensuring the technology evolves in line with user needs and commercial potential. You will also play a key role in identifying and securing funding for startup initiatives and applied innovation projects. 

Within a technical development environment, your responsibilities will include overseeing electronic engineering activities, supporting testing and validation of hardware components, ensuring proper operation and maintenance of electronic equipment, and training colleagues on tools, systems, and workflows related to the e-sock platform. In addition, you will contribute to educational initiatives and collaborate on technical disseminations related to wearable electronics, innovation processes, and product development. This role suits a proactive and collaborative individual with a strong interest in wearable technologies, user-centered design, and innovation maturation. You will work closely with engineers, clinicians, researchers, and end-users to help drive a promising technology from development to real-world impact.

The job
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join us in a consultancy role focusing on technology maturation and innovation. As a Senior Advising Innovation Consultant, your responsibilities will include: 

• Lead and advise innovation activities supporting the evolution of a wearable electronic product from early development to deployment.
• Shape intellectual property strategy, including invention disclosure, patent positioning, and competitive landscape analysis.
• Guide technical decision-making for hardware, sensing, and system integration within a wearable electronics platform.
• Drive user-centric validation by structuring and overseeing real-world testing and feedback cycles.
• Translate technical progress into viable commercialization and business pathways.
• Contribute to funding strategies by supporting grant applications, partnerships, and early-stage investment efforts.
• Build internal capability through technical training, documentation, and dissemination of results via reports and publications.

If you are passionate about user-centric-work, innovation, and collaboration, this role offers a diverse and rewarding opportunity to contribute to our dynamic projects.

Qualifications:

• PhD or master degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry or related field.
• Strong  background in wearable-desing and end-user-testing.
• Knowledge of characterization techniques mentioned above.
• Experience in proposal writing and fund-raising.
• Proven track record of communicating research effectively.

Desired Skills:

• Passion for technology maturation and innovation.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Open-minded knowledge sharing and teamwork.

What we offer in return
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 appointment terms
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 4 years.

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 26 February 2026 (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 Alireza Dolatshahi-Pirouz (aldo@dtu.dk). You can read more about DTU Health Tech at