PhD Scholarship in AI-Augmented Systems Engineering at DTU Construct

Job Description

DTU Construct offers a three-year PhD scholarship in AI-augmented systems engineering, in the same new lab that builds and safety-tests AI tools for engineering on its own compute. The ad notes that engineering organisations spend only about a fifth of the effort on systems engineering that complex projects need, and the PhD aims to close that gap with AI. It asks for some experience in systems engineering or practical AI, and passion for both.

At a glance

• Post: PhD scholarship
• Department: DTU Construct
• Duration: 3 years
• Apply by: 8 October 2026
• Apply: 8 October 2026 (23:59 Danish time)

What the post involves

• Advance the theory and practice of systems engineering with the help of AI
• Develop AI tools that make systems engineering easier to adopt
• Work with research and industry partners on real engineering projects
• Use frontier models and the group’s local AI compute

Why this post matters

PhD projects that pair AI with a clear industrial problem are attractive to both academia and industry afterwards. Danish PhDs are salaried posts, and this one comes with access to frontier models, local compute and company partners.

What DTU is looking for

• A master’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related field
• Some experience in systems engineering and/or building practical AI solutions
• Interest in both areas

Nice to have

• Experience with model-based systems engineering or LLM applications

Pay and location

Salary follows the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations, as set out in DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff; the ad does not give a figure.

How to apply

Apply through the official DTU page. The closing date is 8 October 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Apply online through DTU’s recruitment site with the documents the ad lists (usually a CV, cover letter, degree certificates and, for postdocs, a list of publications).

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