The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Center for Energy Resources Engineering (CERE) and KT Consortium (KTC), the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) are looking for a motivated and skilled software manager.

The job
You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of software tools that enable external partners to use property databases, thermodynamic models, and unit operations, developed as part of research projects at both CERE and KTC. These software tools include but are not limited to the Integrated Computer Aided System (ICAS), CAPCO2, ThermoSystem, and ScaleCERE. You will be responsible for conducting workshops to demonstrate the applications of different in-house software tools. Frequently, you will receive requests to troubleshoot the existing tools for debugging. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in relevant research projects.

Our expectations of you
You must have an M.Sc. or PhD in chemical engineering, with advanced knowledge in chemical engineering thermodynamics and process systems engineering.

Ideally, you have solid experience in software development and an understanding of the computational challenges addressed in chemical industry and in academic research. You will work independently to apply new software engineering paradigms to the field of chemical engineering. It is required that you have working knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language (especially C++/C#) and a database management system. Knowledge of CAPE-OPEN specification (a platform for connecting user model with chemical process simulators), COM, MFC, mixed language programming and FORTRAN will be an advantage. You are enthusiastic to bring AI techniques into chemical engineering thermodynamics and process systems engineering. You have excellent communication skills and can communicate complex ideas clearly in both written and spoken English. 

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer a great flexibility in the position.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. 

The weekly working time is 37 hours. 

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Monday, 9 February 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 Professor Georgios M. Kontogeorgis via email gk@kt.dtu.dk, and Associate Professor Xiaodong Liang via email xlia@kt.dtu.dk. 

You can read more about the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU Chemical Engineering ; Center for Energy Resources Engineering (CERE) at Center for Energy Resources Engineering ; and find the information about the project responsibles on www.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.

CERE  is an independent, university based, research unit with more than 40 years of expertise in the field. The CERE co-workers are a mix of internationally renowned scientists and the sharpest young talents from different scientific communities around the group. The research center unites experience with unique talent and educates tomorrow’s scientists and engineers. The education and training of MSc and doctoral students are some of the most important aspects of CERE’s activities.

At DTU Chemical Engineering  it is our mission to develop and utilize knowledge, methods, technologies, and sustainable solutions within: Chemical and biochemical process engineering and production, Design of chemical and biochemical products and processes, Energy and environment.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.