We are looking for an experienced hands-on startup coach, who would love the opportunity to help drive our ambitious new team development project forward.
As Project Coordinator & Startup Coach at DTU Skylab, you will be the focal point of our TEAM Model-project, a strategic project looking to develop the way we support the creation of strong teams in the many startups incorporating out of DTU every year. Your job has many facets, but it will be focused on providing structure, facilitating overall progress and secure ongoing documentation of this important project from start to finish together with other key stakeholders. In addition to your project related role, you will be asked to use your experience and insights as a Startup Coach a couple of days a week, allowing you to practice what you preach and feed firsthand data and experiences directly back into the project.
It is a fixed-term position that expires in August 2027.
You will find yourself engaged in discussions about how to turn research insights about team formation, team dynamics and team development into experiments with DTU startup teams. You will drive experiments using your entrepreneurial know-how and coaching skills and document the results, provide recommendations for the ongoing model development and much more.
You will do this together with the projects core group of contributors from DTU Skylab and DTU Entrepreneurship, your fellow Startup Coaches as well as participating startup teams, and you should also expect to interface with other relevant stakeholders across the DTU innovation ecosystem.
As our new Project Coordinator & Startup Coach, you will:
- own the project plan for the TEAM Model project, tracking of progress and documentation of all work.
- contribute to the development of training concepts and materials.
- facilitate the planning and execution of agreed experiments.
- coach participating startup teams and other teams in DTU Skylab.
- organize meetings, capture meetings and keep stakeholders in the loop.
be a visible, vocal and positive ambassador for the project.
We are looking for a new colleague with:
- an entrepreneurial mindset.
- a minimum of 5 years of experience working with startups and the people that make or break them.
- a strong project management toolbox, you know how to use.
- solid experience in developing and facilitating startup workshops and/or courses.
- a strong team player attitude while at the same time being results-oriented and self-motivated.
- a clear preference for working in an environment of teamwork and collaboration across disciplines.
- big ambitions for yourself and the impact you’re hoping to create together with your future colleagues.
- preferably a relevant academic degree.
- excellent communication skills in both Danish and English.
What we offer in return
We offer an interesting, flexible and challenging job in a buzzing, energetic and international atmosphere with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism and personal engagement among our staff. Skills development is an integral part of our organization. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.
Terms of employment
Salary and employment terms are according to the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) or other relevant collective agreements.
Preferably the starting date would be 1 April 2026.
You will be employed at DTU Skylab, and the workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.
The role as Project Coordinator & Startup Coach is part of a larger section of around 25 colleagues in total, supporting business development across both students and researchers. You will refer to Team Lead & Startup Coach, Jonas Eliasson.
Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Sunday, 1 February 2026 (23:59 Danish time)
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Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.
If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Team Leader, Jonas Eliasson at joneli@dtu.dk or +45 9359 6809, or Innovation Partner, Mads Vad Kristensen, mvakr@dtu.dk or +45 2628 1976.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
About DTU Skylab
Skylab is the innovation hub of DTU, a vibrant community supporting diverse activities such as curricular courses, company collaborations, and startup programs. Since 2013, Skylab has been an engaging and inclusive learning space with offices, teaching, event facilities, multiple workshops, and laboratories. We have around 60 employees in three sections, with an informal and caring culture. We can laugh and party whilst also being serious and passionate about what we do. We love our users and talking about the amazing projects in DTU Skylab, from duckweed protein products, airborne windmills, farming snails, intimate health devices, AI robots and digital services.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
