Postdoc in software systems integration, modeling, and simulation for sustainable datacenter fleets Technical University of Denmark in Denmark

A postdoctoral position is open at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), within the Embedded Systems Engineering (ESE) section at DTU Compute, for a researcher working on software systems integration, modeling, and simulation for sustainable datacenter fleets.

The role is part of AEGIS (Adaptive Grid-Interactive Edge Datacenter Fleets), a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network coordinated by DTU. The network brings together 10 partners and 15 PhD projects across Europe to develop the methods needed for fleets of edge datacenters to operate as a single carbon-efficient, grid-interactive resource. This postdoc is the technical integration role for the network, connecting the outputs of the different PhD projects into one coherent system.

The work is explicitly software-oriented and does not involve hardware or embedded-electronics development. Instead, the successful candidate will help create the shared technical foundations for the network: an interface schema defining components, signals, units, time scales, and operating envelopes; a co-simulation framework based on Python; and versioned benchmarks, scenarios, and datasets that can be reused as citable research artifacts.

You will work closely with the coordinator, Professor Paul Pop, and with academic and industrial partners across the consortium. The position also includes 25% time supporting the administration of AEGIS, including meeting preparation, follow-up, deliverable tracking, and partner coordination. In addition, the postdoc will contribute to publications, including a state-of-the-art/challenges paper, the AEGIS reference architecture, and the simulation framework paper.

DTU Compute is an international research environment with strengths in computer science, computer engineering, digital technologies, and the modeling of complex systems. The Embedded Systems Engineering section focuses on distributed embedded and cyber-physical systems, with emphasis on timing, safety, dependability, optimization, and real-time communication. DTU describes itself as a leading technical university with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Applicants should have a PhD degree or equivalent and a strong software systems profile, especially in distributed systems, cloud or edge computing, simulation, digital twins, model-based engineering, or performance and energy modeling. Strong software engineering ability is important, particularly for API and schema design, integration of heterogeneous components, and building tools others will use. Experience with co-simulation, FMI/Modelica, or energy-system modeling is considered an advantage. The role also values the ability to write synthesis documents and architecture-level papers that combine multiple inputs into clear, publishable outputs.

The appointment is for 3 years on a full-time basis, with a planned start date of 1 January 2027 or by mutual agreement. Salary and terms follow the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations, and supplements may be negotiated according to DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff. The application deadline is 31 October 2026 at 23:59 Danish time.

To apply, candidates must submit a single PDF in English through the online application portal. The application package should include a cover letter, CV, academic diplomas, list of publications, research statement explaining fit to the position, an example of written work, and an example code sample or repository link with a short explanation. DTU welcomes applications from all backgrounds and notes that open-source background checks may be conducted for qualified candidates because of the critical-technology context.