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Postdoc in Engineering Leadership in a Changing World - DTU Management

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark Posted 9 Sept 2026 DTU CareersTemporaryProfessionalEnglish
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The postdoc will study leadership and the use of technological expertise in technology-intensive organizations through case studies. The role also contributes research-based teaching cases and educational materials for engineering students.

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At Department of Technology, Management, and Economics (DTU Management), you will help build the research foundation for a new strategic initiative entitled Engineering Leadership Pathways, an educational initiative aimed at strengthening engineers' capabilities to lead technological development and organizational change in an increasingly complex world.

Through a focus on technology-intensive organizations, you will be part of a team that generates new knowledge about how engineers use their technological expertise as leaders. Your insights will be put into practice within DTUs educational programmes, so if you are motivated by putting empirical study and theory into practice, this could be a position for you.

You will be affiliated with Division of Business and Technology Studies at Department of Technology, Management and Economics and will work closely together with researchers at Centre for Technology Entrepreneurship. Responsibilities and qualifications The overall aim of the project is to generate new knowledge about leadership in technology-intensive organizations.

As organizations confront sustainability transitions, AI-mediated disruptions, geopolitical uncertainty, and increasingly fragile supply chains, technological expertise has become a critical resource for organizational leadership1 …

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