The University of Southern Denmark is inviting applications for 3-year PhD positions at the SDU Center for Energy Informatics in Odense, Denmark. The positions focus on AI-driven decision support and digital solutions for sustainable energy and industrial systems.
To be eligible, applicants must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent to a Danish master’s) in fields such as industrial engineering, computer science, software engineering, energy systems, robotics, or related areas. They should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, interest in AI, simulation, and optimization, good communication skills, and motivation to contribute to sustainable energy and industrial systems.
Syddansk Universitet Information
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.
Application Process
Applicants must submit the following documents in English and PDF format through the SDU online application system before September 30, 2025 (11:59 PM CET/CEST):
Motivated application (uploaded as “Cover Letter”)
Curriculum Vitae (uploaded as “Resume”)
Master’s and bachelor’s certificates and transcripts (with official English translations if applicable)
Completed TEK PhD application forms (5+3 program and GPA calculation form)
Grading scheme of awarding university (if non-Danish)
Thesis assessment (if applicable)
List of publications and up to 2 sample publications (if any)
References (optional, form available on faculty website)
Documentation of other relevant qualifications
All files must be unlocked PDFs, without CPR numbers, and meet SDU’s upload guidelines.