Senior Advisor in Wind Energy Science - DTU Wind

<p>Are you looking to fulfill your dreams and scientific ambitions in a vibrant and inspiring research community, while being embedded in a collaborative social environment, working towards a common goal? Then join us at DTU in our mission towards a fully sustainable energy system based on renewables.</p> <p>DTU is a leading technical university, globally recognised for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a multidisciplinary, international, and friendly research atmosphere, encouraging creativity, diversity, and teamwork. With us, you will have great opportunity to build strong networks with internationally renowned researchers and industrial partners</p> <p>We are now seeking candidates for the position of Senior Advisor, covering a broad range of tasks related to our research at the department in multi-disciplinary wind energy science. </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities and qualifications</strong><br/> The Senior Advisor will provide public service and conduct research, internally support the implementation of the department strategy, evaluate and communicate results according to the strategy. We expect close collaboration with top management across the department and international external partners. The Senior Advisor will also participate in, and potentially lead, strategic project teams for new research areas and ideas. External communication with international partners will be a crucial task for inspiration and knowledge exchange and to establish future collaboration and options for external funding.</p> <p>Responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li>Research-based public service </li> <li>Perform research and analyses in wind energy science</li> <li>Develop strategic research areas and ideas</li> <li>Stay updated on the broad scientific field of wind energy research</li> <li>Disseminate research results and knowledge to authorities, businesses, and society at large</li> <li>Stakeholder management and attending international research partnerships </li> </ul> <p>Depending on the individual competence profile and tasks available at the department, the position may also include teaching and training tasks for university students and energy professionals. </p> <p>The university determines the specific distribution between the various tasks. The weighting between tasks may vary over time.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The qualifications for the position are:</p> <p>The capacity to contribute to the department’s national and international partnerships and scientific advice</p> <p>You must have documented scientific production/publication and research potential at international level, including dissemination of research results and analyses to authorities and society in general, and academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding a position as a researcher or postdoc in general. </p> <p>The following further qualifications will be considered in the assessment:</p> <ul> <li>Strong background and interest in sustainable energy</li> <li>Quantitative skills and experience with data handling </li> <li>Excellent communication skills, both in writing and oral presentation</li> <li>Open-minded team player, able to work in multidisciplinary and multinational teams</li> <li>A longer-term interest in pursuing a research career</li> </ul> <p><strong>You will be assessed against the</strong> responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:</p> <ul> <li>Research experience </li> <li>Experience and quality of teaching</li> <li>Experience in providing scientific advice</li> <li>International impact and experience </li> <li>Societal impact</li> <li>Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry</li> <li>Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills</li> <li>Communication skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>Salary and terms of employment</strong><br/> 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. </p> <p>You can read more about career paths at DTU <a href="https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Further information </strong><br/> Further information may be obtained from Professor and Head of Division Lena Kitzing, DTU Wind and Energy Systems, + 45 24 65 90 64, <a href="mailto:lkit@dtu.dk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lkit@dtu.dk</a></p> <p>If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at <a href="https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/moving-to-denmark" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DTU – Moving to Denmark</a><strong>. </strong></p> <p><strong>Application procedure