Part-time Employee in Control Development and Deployment for Building Energy Systems - DTU Compute

Jobbeskrivelse

We are looking for a motivated and independent part-time employee to join our research team. The position focuses on energy systems control development and on supporting the deployment of advanced control strategies for building energy systems. The work is closely connected to a real-world pilot case, where measured sensor data will be used for control and prediction. By joining our team, you will contribute to an international research environment for control at the intersection of buildings, comfort models and energy grid services.

Your primary tasks will be to:

• Support the calibration and completion of a data-driven grey-box models of the pilot case
• Extend or complement the grey-box model where necessary to prepare it for controller development
• Assist in developing a Model Predictive Controller (MPC)
• Help deploy the MPC and data exchange mechanisms for control commands and measurement, considering protocols
• Document and validate models, methods and results to ensure reproducibility and reliability

What we expect from you

We are looking for a motivated part-time employee who is eager to apply their skills in a real research environment and contribute to projects with real-word pilots. You hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Energy Systems, Control, Applied Mathematics or a related field. Experience with control system development and deployment will be a strong advantage but is not a strict requirement.

We expect you to bring an interest in control theory, building energy systems and modelling, and to enjoy working with both theory and applications. An independent working style is important, as you will help carry tasks forward, while at the same time being part of a collaborative international team.

Finally, you should have excellent oral and written English skills, as all of the work and communication will be in English.

What we offer you

We offer you a varied and rewarding role where you will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge methods in building and energy system research. You will be part of a team of skilled and committed colleagues who value collaboration and knowledge sharing.

You can expect close supervision and mentoring in an international research environment, giving you the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally.

Finally, you will have the chance to contribute directly to a high-impact project, where your work will make a real difference at the intersection of buildings, thermal comfort models and energy grid services.

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than Friday, 7 August 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and documentation for study activity. In the application, we would like to hear a little about you, your competencies and why you are applying for the position.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Shahab Tohidi, sshto@dtu.dk.