Technical University of Denmark
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Postdoc in Strategic Foresight for Critical Technologies and Advanced Chips Technical University of Denmark in Denmark
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time postdoc appointment for 2 years under the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations; salary supplements may be negotiated according to DTU salary structures. No stipend amount is stated.
Deadline
Sep 20, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
Technical University of Denmark

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DTU Entrepreneurship at the Technical University of Denmark is advertising a Postdoc in Strategic Foresight for Critical Technologies and Advanced Chips in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark. The project sits at the intersection of innovation research, industrial policy, technology strategy, strategic foresight, and technology roadmapping, with an initial focus on advanced semiconductor technologies and chip ecosystems.
The postdoc will help build a new foresight and roadmapping capability for critical technologies at DTU. Core tasks include developing and adapting methods and tools for strategic foresight, co-leading pilot cases, analyzing technological, market, and ecosystem developments, facilitating workshops and roadmap processes with researchers, companies, public authorities, investors, and international partners, and communicating findings through roadmaps, presentations, and publications.
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field such as innovation and entrepreneurship studies, science and technology studies, technology management, or a related discipline. The post also seeks experience with technology development and innovation ecosystem analysis, strong collaboration skills, and excellent English. Experience with foresight methodologies, qualitative and mixed methods research, stakeholder engagement, and semiconductor/chip technologies is an advantage.
The appointment is for 2 years and is full-time. Salary follows the Danish collective agreement, with possible supplements according to DTU salary structures. The application deadline is 20 September 2026. Applicants must submit one PDF in English containing a cover letter with motivation, CV, academic diplomas, and publication list via the online application portal.
Funding details
Full-time postdoc appointment for 2 years under the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations; salary supplements may be negotiated according to DTU salary structures. No stipend amount is stated.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as innovation and entrepreneurship studies, science and technology studies, technology management, or a related discipline. Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in strategic foresight, technology roadmapping, or research and innovation policy, experience with methods for analyzing technology development and innovation ecosystems, the ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines and institutional boundaries, and excellent written and spoken English. Experience with technology roadmapping and foresight methodologies, qualitative and mixed methods research, stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation, and knowledge of semiconductor/chip technologies is an advantage.
How to apply
Submit the complete online application by the deadline through the Apply now link. Upload one PDF in English containing a cover letter with motivation for strategic foresight, CV, academic diplomas (MSc/PhD), and list of publications.
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