Real-time systems need to guarantee the timely execution of tasks. Furthermore, the whole system (processor, compiler, application software) needs to be analysable for the worst-case execution time (WCET). The postdoc position focuses on compiler support for WCET analysis for time-predictable architectures such as Patmos/T-CREST. Furthermore, it is expected to join the development of a future time-predictable system based in the Wildcat RISC-V processor.
This position will allow you to establish your independent research profile within the area of compilation, real-time systems, and computer architecture.
Responsibilities and qualifications
You are expected to conduct independent research in collaboration with and under the guidance of experienced colleagues. Additionally, you will be expected to teach relevant courses at the bachelor’s and master’s levels with supervision from colleagues. Lastly, you will be advising students at all levels, including Master and PhD students.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research in compilation, optimization, and analysis for time-predictable computer architecture.
- Co-supervise MSc and PhD students.
- Contribute to teaching and research proposal preparation.
- Establish independent research areas.
Required qualifications:
- As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering.
- Knowledge of compilers, especially an LLVM-based compiler tool chain, program analysis, and computer architecture.
- Knowledge of real-time systems.
- Systems programming and C/C++.
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 two years. The starting day is planned to 1 December 2025.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Martin Schoeberl, masca@dtu.dk, www.imm.dtu.dk/~masca/.
You can read more about DTU Compute at www.compute.dtu.dk. In ESE, we are building an internal pipeline for applicants to faculty positions. Postdocs will be supported in improving their CVs for academic careers. This includes co-supervision of MSc and PhD students, teaching opportunities, and proposal development. You can learn more about ESE and the future faculty positions here.
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 14 September 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
- Research and teaching statements
- Include a link to an open-source project you contributed to in your CV if available.
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.
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