Do you want to advance the state-of-the-art research in wood analysis and design? The Royal Danish Academy invites applicants for a position as a postdoctoral researcher. The position is offered at the Royal Danish Academy, in the Institute of Architecture and Space, at CEMAS - Center for Material Studies.

The vacant position is a 2-year, full-time position and we hope to fill the position by 1 March 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is part of the research project ReForm, which is among others funded by Danielsens Fond and STARK Fonden grants. ReForm is focused on the analysis and design of hybrid wood species compositions by use of wood residues from industrial processing. The postdoc will work closely together with the PI, Professor Isak Worre Foged (The Royal Danish Academy), and other researchers at the Center for Material Studies, and associated academic partners specific to the project.

You can read more about the institute and the centre here:

Cemas - Center for Material Studies

Institute of Architecture and Space



About the position

We are looking for a person with a visionary professional profile committed to delivering results, presenting knowledge and contributing innovative thinking in the area. With a focus on process and method and the inclusion of the latest knowledge and technology, you are expected to be able to contribute cutting-edge knowledge to the field. Our general aim is to strengthen the subject area of advanced analysis and design of wood composites and specifically contribute to the ReForm research project as part of CEMAS. Your duties will include research in the focus area of the position.



Qualifications

As a minimum, you hold a relevant master’s level degree and a PhD or PhD-level scientific qualifications at the starting point of the position.

We also expect that you:

• have a background in architecture, architectural technology or architectural engineering.
• have demonstrated previous studies focused on material studies, ideally related to wood species.
• have demonstrated previous computational design research, ideally including thermal simulation methods.

What we offer

We offer a 2-year postdoc position in a creative, dedicated, stimulating visionary and international educational and research environment. The successful candidate will enjoy contributory influence, responsibility and an opportunity to shape the Royal Danish Academy’s research and teaching. We value good collegial relationships conducive to mutual inspiration and discourse.



Salary and terms of employment

The terms of pay and employment will be in accordance with the agreement in force between the Danish Ministry of Finance and a number of organisations under the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) for academic staff in public service. A qualification allowance will be negotiable, depending on your skills and experience.

The position will also be filled in accordance with the applicable job structure

This is a full-time position with an average of 37 working hours per week and includes research. The distribution of your duties may differ as deemed necessary by the Royal Danish Academy, and you may be required to undertake other job-related duties.

The position is a fixed-term appointment that will terminate without further notice after 2 years.

Any secondary occupation is acceptable provided it is compatible with the duties of a postdoc.



Application

Please submit a letter of motivation (1 A4 page), an up-to-date CV (2 A4 pages), academic diplomas and certificates, documentation of your qualifications as listed above, a description of your research profile (1 A4 page) and a list of your published works, preferably including copies of works you wish to highlight (maximum five works). Any assessment(s) of previous postdoc positions held should also be enclosed.

You should submit your application with attachments online by clicking "Apply for position", to reach the Royal Danish Academy no later than 1 February 2026.



Attachments that cannot be submitted online with the application should be sent by post in triplicate to the address below and must be received by the Royal Danish Academy before the application deadline:

Det Kongelige Akademi – Arkitektur, Design, Konservering

Att. Louise Hellqvist Sieverts

Philip de Langes Allé 10

1435 Copenhagen K

Marked: Postdoc in Hybrid Wood Species Design

Please indicate in your application if you have sent non-electronic material by post

Applications and application documents received after the application deadline will not be considered.



Please note that the position is being advertised and will be filled in accordance with current Executive Order and application process



Further information

Information regarding qualification requirements, the application process and the e-recruitment system can be obtained on request from HR-employee, Louise Hellqvist Sieverts, e-mail address: lsie@kglakademi.dk tel.: +45 4170 1537.

Details about the academic content of the position can be obtained on request from Head of Institute Mathilde Serup, e-mail address mser@kglakademi.dk, tel. +45 4170 1513.

General information about the Royal Danish Academy and the Institute of Architecture and Space can be found here.

The Royal Danish Academy is an inclusive workplace that considers diversity a strength. We therefore encourage all qualified and interested applicants to apply for the position