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We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to develop next-generation field inspection and diagnostic tools for photovoltaic (PV) systems based on luminescence imaging, infrared thermography and image-based performance modelling. You will join the Solar Photovoltaics Systems Team at DTU Electro, an internationally recognized research environment focusing on reliability, performance, and digitalization of solar energy systems.
Responsibilities and qualifications
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will play a key role in advancing DTU Electro’s research by bridging laboratory imaging techniques on PV modules to large scale field inspections. You will contribute to the development of daylight electroluminescence and photoluminescence inspections together with data-driven frameworks to support predictive maintenance assessment of PV plants.
Your main responsibilities will include:
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following qualifications:
You are expected to work independently and collaboratively, communicate results clearly in English, and contribute actively to team development.
As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Photovoltaics or a related field.
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.
Starting date is 1 January 2026 (or according to mutual agreement). The period of employment is 2 years. The position is a full-time position.
The workplace is DTU Risø Campus.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Peter Behrensdorff Poulsen, e-mail: ppou@dtu.dk.
You can read more about DTU Electro at www.electro.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 28 November 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:
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 Electro is the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark. With more than 300 researchers, the department excels in combining electricity and light to tackle world-scale challenges. DTU Electro conduct application-oriented research in sustainable energy, communication technologies, cyber security, health devices, and photonics. The department works closely with industry and public organizations to turn research into practice and innovation. DTU Electro aims to bridge fundamental science and engineering to build the infrastructure for a greener, smarter and more connected society.
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.
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