If you have a keen interest in the development of technical solutions to promote the advancement of commercial fisheries this may be the perfect position for you. At DTU Aqua, your research will help to improve the environmental and economic sustainability of commercial fisheries.
You will join the Section for Fisheries Technology at DTU Aqua in Hirtshals. The section has 21 employees and focuses on the technological development of fishing gears, techniques and methods that can contribute to promoting economic and environmental sustainability in the fishing industry, and that can support society's need to regulate fishing. The section is internationally recognized and has a strong collaborative network within the development of fisheries technology.
We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment with excellent facilities for experimental studies and scientific cruise-based research. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will join an internationally recognised multidisciplinary team to develop new technical solutions to advance commercial fisheries. The team is developing a broad range of technical solutions, with the goal of implementing them in commercial fisheries. Your strong background in fishing gear development will contribute to this development.
You will collaborate with nearby colleagues and strengthen existing collaborations with other DTU institutes while also establishing new academic and industrial partnerships in Denmark as well as abroad. Your primary tasks will be to:
- Develop, test, analyse, simulate and predict the capture performance of new fishing gears.
- Produce high quality scientific and/or engineering papers suitable for publication in quality journals.
- Prepare appropriate conference papers and present those at conferences.
- Contribute to the development of innovative concepts, ideas and tools/services for further research.
- Participate in national and international projects through the generation of new ideas in collaboration with end users.
Competencies and Qualifications
In the assessment of the candidates, particular consideration will be given to:
- A strong interest and documented experience in developing and testing, at sea and in the lab, the capture performance of active and passive fishing gears.
- A strong interest and documented skills and experience in using computer-based tools to analyse, simulate and predict capture performance of active and passive fishing gears.
- A track record of publishing in peer reviewed scientific journals.
- Experience in writing grant applications.
- Ability to create research networks
- Prior knowledge about European fishery
- High-level written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent the research team effectively internally and externally, including the presentation of research outcomes at national and international conferences.
- Experience speaking a Scandinavian language is beneficial.
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 2 years, with the possibility for extension.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Section for Fisheries Technology Jordan Feekings, +45 24895821; email: jpfe@aqua.dtu.dk.
You can read more about DTU Aqua at www.aqua.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 21 July 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
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.
About DTU Aqua
DTU Aqua – National Institute of Aquatic Resources – works for well-functioning oceans, rivers, and lakes where biodiversity can thrive. Our research, advisory service, and education contribute to the development of a sustainable blue bioeconomy, robust aquatic ecosystems, and reduced effects of climate change. We have a large national and international network and cooperate with research partners, public authorities, industry, and NGOs. We have state-of-the-art research facilities and Denmark’s only ocean- and arctic-going research vessel. The Institute has 360 employees, one-half being scientific staff, including about 50 PhD students. More than 35 nationalities are represented at the Institute, and we support an equal gender distribution. We are located in Lyngby, Hirtshals, Nykøbing Mors, and Silkeborg and have regular activities in Greenland. Learn more on aqua.dtu.dk.
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.