PhD Position in Automated Mapping and Identification of Large Structure Environments, Denmark

  •  PhD
  •  01-Dec-2025
  •   Denmark
  • $$  Salary

SDU is offering an exciting PhD Position in Automated Mapping and Identification of Large Structure Environments for the academic session 2025/2026. Applicants will contribute to cutting-edge research supporting green, cost-efficient deconstruction and material recovery.

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Eligibility for this PhD position requires applicants to hold a relevant master’s degree in engineering and demonstrate strong skills in areas such as simulation, digital twins, 3D modeling, robotics, and programming in C/C++ and Python. Candidates should have solid mathematical abilities, experience with industrial robotics and kinematics, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.

Syddansk Universitet Information

Syddansk Universitet Grants

PhD Position in Automated Mapping and Identification of Large Structure Environments, Denmark Founded in 1966, Syddansk Universitet (University of Southern Denmark) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Odense (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Region of Southern Denmark. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Esbjerg, Kolding, Slagelse, Sønderborg. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Syddansk Universitet (SDU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Syddansk Universitet (SDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • University or Organization: University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute (MMMI)
  • Department: SDU Center for Large Structure Production (LSP)
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Award: Salary
  • Access Mode: Online application
  • Number of Awards: NA
  • Nationality: Domestic an international
  • The award can be taken in: Denmark 

Offered Benefits

• Fully funded 3-year PhD position
• Monthly salary of approximately 36,581 DKK including pension, with potential for higher placement based on experience
• Opportunity to work within a leading robotics research center with advanced equipment
• Collaboration with industry partners across construction, maritime, robotics, and energy sectors
• International, flexible, and supportive research environment
• Integration in major research projects including the CEBE – Civil Engineering and the Green Transition in the Built Environment
• Access to Odense Robotics Cluster and strong academic-industrial networks

Application Process

Applicants must submit an online application through SDU’s recruitment portal. Required documents include:
• Motivated application (uploaded as Cover Letter)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates & transcripts
• Completed TEK PhD application form (5+3 scheme)
• TEK PhD GPA calculation form
• Description of grading scale (if non-Danish)
• Assessment of thesis (if applicable)
• Publications list and up to two sample publications
• References (optional)
• Any additional documents demonstrating relevant qualifications

All documents must be submitted in English, in PDF format, and without password protection.

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