If you are an early-stage researcher and you are looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions, it is right here in front of you. The Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science of Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is opening two exciting opportunities for Postdoctoral positions in Business Process Management. We search for a profile with solid background in computer science who can perform tasks at the interface between AI, Formal Methods and Business Process Management.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your role as a postdoc will support the long-term goal of helping constructing reasoning techniques to democratize and render transparent legal processes. As a postdoc in BPM, you are familiar with the role of process models in the communication, analysis and execution of processes. You will be part of a team at DTU Computed supported by the Villum Synergy Fund and through the Danish Interdisciplinary Center for Digital Compliance (DICE --https://digitalcompliance.dk/), and by the Innovation Foundation through Grand Solutions Project XHAILe. Through integration in said projects and within DTU compute, you will have a vibrant and exciting environment with plenty of opportunities for collaborations.
In your role as a postdoc, you will focus on the formal verification techniques for process models, and the application of software engineering techniques to ensure interoperability of their modelling and mining ecosystem. This position will run from October 2025 (or shortly after) and it has an expected duration of 24 months.
A successful candidate will have previous experience in computer science or data science, with a PhD and publications in at least one of the following areas:
- Formal modelling and verification of business processes or laws
- Elicitation of requirements from natural language
- Applications of declarative specifications (e.g. temporal, modal logics, declarative process models) in the analysis of systems
- Model-driven Software Engineering
As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent), and a publication record demonstrating expertise in one of the fields in the call.
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 from October 2025 (or as soon as possible according to mutual agreement). The first position will be until end of 2026. The second position will be of 24 Months.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Hugo A. López ([email protected])
You can read more about the department of applied mathematics and computer science at https://www.compute.dtu.dk/english/
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 30 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
- Contact details of at least two references
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 Compute
DTU Compute – Department of Mathematics and Computer Science – is an internationally recognised academic environment with over 400 employees and 10 research sections. We broadly cover digital technologies within mathematics, data science, computer science, and computer engineering, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, internet of things (IoT), chip design, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, social networks, fairness, and data ethics. Our research is rooted in basic research and centres on mathematical models of the physical and virtual world, as a basis for the analysis, design, and implementation of complex systems. We focus on ensuring that our research results contribute to creating a better society by supporting areas such as health, green transition, energy supply, and life science. We collaborate with universities, public and private organisations, and companies in Denmark and abroad, and through DTU’s startup ecosystem, we encourage innovation and entrepreneurship. We have a strong ethical, human, and sustainable approach that ensures integrity in our work. Therefore, we strive for and take responsibility for driving the democratisation of digital technologies, so that everyone has the opportunity to actively participate in the development, and we ensure a continued open, democratic, and inclusive society for the benefit of all. At DTU Compute, we value diversity, inclusion, and a flexible work-life balance. Read more about us at www.compute.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.
