PhD Scholarship in Digital Twins at Technical University of Denmark

The Department of Technology, Management and Economics at DTU-Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a 3-year Ph.D. position in digital twins, funded by MADE Digital and Haldor Topse. This includes the scope of digital twins, modelling digital twins and studying possible applications and benefits from digital twins.

The PhD position will be based in the Management Science Division and specifically in the research group Operations Management. The research field is IT-support of engineering and production. The objective is to design, develop and test a digital twin for supporting production and engineering. You will become part of a research team working intensively with design and development of digital twins. The focus for the PhD study will be to scope, model and test digital twins and investigate possible applications and benefits. Candidates should have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree. A relevant background could be a master's degree in mechanical engineering, computer science, engineering management, or a degree in other areas with additional qualifications relevant for the responsibilities and tasks.

The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see the DTU PhD Guide 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. 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 3 years. You can read more about Further information may be obtained from Professor Lars Hvam, lahv@dtu.dk You can read more about DTU Management at www.man.dtu.dk/english Please submit your online application no later than 24 November 2019 (local time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file Candidates should have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree. A relevant background could be a master's degree in mechanical engineering, computer science, engineering management, or a degree in other areas with additional qualifications relevant for the responsibilities and tasks.Please submit your online application no later than Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it.