DIAS Fellow in Software Engineering

Employment type: FULLTIME. The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS) and the Software Engineering units of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) seek an outstanding candidate to fill a tenure track Fellow (Assistant Professor level) position in the field of Software Engineering. The candidate is expected to start on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The application deadline is September 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) We are looking for a researcher with clear potential for research excellence who thrives in and is inspired by interdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to high-quality research in their field while embracing DIAS’s mission of curiosity-driven inquiry and interdisciplinary dialogue.

The successful candidate should have a strong and promising research profile, with potential for attracting external research funding, and a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines. The candidate will be attached to both the Department and DIAS and should be prepared to engage in multiple and diverse research environments at SDU.

Who are we looking for We seek a researcher with expertise in the field of Software Engineering,who is eager to develop their research career within the DIAS framework1 …