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Are you passionate about understanding how deep tech startups succeed, and how universities can better support them? Are you looking for a research position where you can shape a unique dataset and generate real-world impact through science-based advice for universities, policymakers and innovation funders? 
At DTU’s Centre for Technology Entrepreneurship (DTU Entrepreneurship), we are looking for two new postdocs. You will join a new research program on the role of universities and entrepreneurial ecosystems in building deep tech startups and scaleups. You will work towards building a landmark database on university deep tech startups, carry out independent, high-quality research leveraging this data, and engage with stakeholders in the Danish and international deep tech arena.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your primary focus will be to develop a comprehensive database and conduct novel research on how university innovation ecosystems influence the performance and scaling of deep tech university spinouts. The postdoc position is part of the UNIVERSE (UNIVersity Ecosystems’ Role in & Support for Entrepreneurship) initiative, and will contribute to a growing body of research at DTU and in collaboration with international partners.
Your key tasks will be to:

• Build a comprehensive database of university-based startups in Denmark and internationally
• Collect and validate novel data on firm development, ecosystem support, funding, and performance
• Collaborate on research projects exploring success factors in deep tech entrepreneurship, including collaborate on academic papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Engage with stakeholders and communicate insights through e.g. reports and briefs
• Take the lead on academic publications in collaboration with a research team at the centre

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). 
The ideal candidate holds a PhD in entrepreneurship, innovation studies, economics, management, or a related social science discipline, and has experience with quantitative data collection and analysis. We’re looking for a colleague who is passionate about the research topic, highly organized and able to work independently, and able to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. Experience with large datasets is appreciated but not required. Applicants must be fluent in English.
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. 
You will join DTU Entrepreneurship - a dynamic center at the Technical University of Denmark dedicated to research, teaching, and impact in technology entrepreneurship. You will be part of an ambitious research team working closely with ecosystem stakeholders. You will also contribute to a timely, policy-relevant research agenda with significant potential for academic and societal impact in Denmark and abroad.
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 starting date is flexible but no later than 1 January 2026. Both positions are full-time positions for a total period of 1 year each.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here .
Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Maria Theresa Norn, DTU Entrepreneurship, tnorn@dtu.dk , tel. +45 2112 6864.
You can read more about DTU Entrepreneurship at www.entrepreneurship.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 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 August 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)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications (please remember to clearly mark, e.g. with an asterisk, which of these are among the enclosed publications)
• Selected full-text publications: Minimum 1 (maximum 3) published or unpublished manuscripts for consideration 
• A proposal for a research project the applicant would be interested in conducting during the postdoc period as part of the advertised position (max. 3 pages) 

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.
DTU Entrepreneurship is amongst the international leading entities in technology entrepreneurship and helps develop an entrepreneurial culture across DTU. As part of a dynamic and evolving ecosystem, we combine practice-oriented education and research in entrepreneurship with real start-up opportunities from all DTU departments. With rigorous research at its core, the Centre builds the entrepreneurial capabilities of students, industry leaders, academics and policymakers to address unsolved problems, and together create new knowledge, methodologies and initiatives. We enable ethically minded entrepreneurs to build solutions that benefit people, society and the world. The Centre experiments with new entrepreneurial methodologies and activities to push boundaries within research and education.
Technology for people
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.

• Job Identification 5517
• Job Category VIP B
• Posting Date 07/10/2025, 04:52 AM
• Apply Before 08/31/2025, 05:59 PM
• Locations Diplomvej 2.sal lokale 218, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK