DTU Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (KT) invites applications for a part-time Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) to support and strengthen the department’s research-based innovation and entrepreneurship activities. The contract is initially for two years.

KT has a long tradition of strong industry collaboration and impactful research. As part of a strategic effort to further translate research into societal and industrial value, the department is expanding its innovation ecosystem by supporting early‑stage ideas, technology maturation, and the creation of research‑based startups. The Entrepreneur‑in‑Residence will play a key enabling role in this effort with a focus on identifying potential project ideas and maturing them.

Role and responsibilities
Working closely with faculty, researchers, and department leadership, the Entrepreneur‑in‑Residence will:

• Support early‑stage innovation projects emerging from research at KT, helping teams move from scientific results toward viable applications.
• Advise researchers, PhD students, and postdocs on commercialisation pathways, including market fit, value propositions, and go‑to‑market considerations.
• Act as a sparring partner for research‑based startups, including spin‑outs and pre‑spin‑out projects.
• Contribute to innovation workshops, venture‑building activities, and mentoring, engaging both researchers and students.
• Help identify and mature high‑risk, high‑potential ideas that may not yet be ready for traditional funding mechanisms.
• Serve as a bridge between academic research, industry needs, and entrepreneurial practice.

Desired background 
We are looking for a candidate with:

• Strong hands‑on experience in entrepreneurship, startup development, or technology commercialization, ideally linked to science‑ or engineering‑based ventures.
• Experience working at the interface between research and application, for example in deep‑tech, materials, process technology, biotech, medtech, energy, or sustainability.
• Ability to engage constructively with academic researchers and understand research‑driven innovation dynamics.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with funding, IP, partnerships, or scaling of early‑stage technologies is an advantage.

A formal academic background is welcome but not required; practical entrepreneurial experience is key.

What we offer 

• A unique opportunity to work embedded within a leading engineering department, influencing how research translates into impact.
• Access to a broad research portfolio and strong industrial networks.
• Close collaboration with faculty, innovation leadership, and DTU’s wider innovation ecosystem.
• A flexible, part‑time role with real influence on emerging technologies and teams.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) or another relevant joint agreement.

The position is a part‑time position (e.g. 20–50%) and is designed to be compatible with ongoing entrepreneurial, advisory, or industry activities.

Starting date is 1 September (or according to mutual agreement). 

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus. 

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Sunday, 31 May 2026 (23:59 Danish time) . Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Head of Department, Anne Ladegaard Skov at alsk@kt.dtu.dk .

Find out more about KT on our website: https://www.kt.dtu.dk/ . 

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 Chemical Engineering
Translating laboratory-based chemistry and biology into large-scale processes lies at the heart of the work of DTU Chemical Engineering. Experimental and modelling–based studies complement a world-class pilot plant for testing novel concepts. The department is one of the largest and strongest in Europe and collaborates widely with international industries as well as start-up companies in the Copenhagen area.

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