Within the project “Silicon carbide photonic integrated circuit (SiCPIC)”, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and innovation Programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No.  101227010 , at DTU Electro, the Technical University of Denmark, we are seeking a candidate for a PhD position to research integrated diode laser system on SiC on insulator (SiCOI) platform for application in nonlinear as well as quantum optics.

The PhD student will participate in an international team, consisting of 15 PhD students at 5 universities and one company. The project has partners from five different EU countries. All, 15 PhD projects are within the overall theme of SiCOI devices and integration for applications in classic and quantum optical telecommunication, and optical sensing. 

This PhD project will take place at DTU Electro. Apart from the time at DTU there will be secondments of 4 months at Accelink, Denmark and at Swiss PIC, Switzerland. There will also be common meetings with the other 14 PhD students in the doctoral network, including 3 training schools. 

As a participant of the project, the PhD student will become part of a team at DTU with expertise in design, fabrication and characterization of integrated diode laser systems. The activities within the project will benefit from synergies with other PhD projects in the SiCPIC project as well as with other activities at the department, especially with the activities in Wide Bandgap Semiconductor group headed by Assoc. Prof. Haiyan Ou. The main supervisor will be Senior researcher Mingjun Chi, the co-supervisor will be Assoc. Prof. Haiyan Ou, DTU Electro.

Responsibilities and tasks 
Thanks to the unique photonic properties and physical properties of SiC, versatile devices could be achieved on the SiC material platform. For example, SiC possesses both high second-order and third-order nonlinearity, the former enables frequency doubling, electro-optical modulators (switches) and the latter enables optical frequency comb (OFC). More importantly, large size SiC wafers enable the integration of different functional components on SiCOI platform, providing novel solutions for compactness and low power consumption, which has never been demonstrated on other material platforms before.

So far, most of the pump sources for photonic devices based on SiCOI are fiber lasers, making the total system bulky and expensive. This project aims to integrate diode laser pump sources with passive SiCOI photonic devices to achieve compact integrated diode laser systems with different functions. The project will among others consist of the following tasks:

• Design different integrated laser systems consisted of diode lasers and photonic devices based on SiCOI;
• Fabricate the photonic devices based on SiCOI with different functions, such as tunability, spectrum narrowing, and integrate them with pump diode laser;
• Character, optimize and evaluate the performance for the integrated laser system

SiCPIC PhD student 

Qualifications
Candidates must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree in photonics, electro, applied physics or similar.

Further obligations : The doctoral candidate (DC) is expected to travel to network partners under two secondments for a total duration of 4 months. Additionally, the DC is expected to participate in outreach activities including, but not limited to, YouTube videos, social media updates, participation in public events and campaigns, as well as dissemination to popular press. Furthermore, due to the mobility rules of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie program, the applicant must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.

Approval and Enrolment  
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education . 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. 

The period of employment is 3 years. The start date will be 1 January 2026, or according to mutual agreement. The minimum salary approximately equates to 49.578 € per year (pre-tax and social security), depending on the chosen candidate’s seniority.

The workplace is DTU Electro at the DTU Lyngby and Risø campus. 

You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Mingjun Chi (mchi@dtu.dk ) and Assoc. Prof. Haiyan Ou (haou@dtu.dk ).

You can read more about DTU Electro at https://electro.dtu.dk/ . 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 December 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. 

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.

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.

If you are curious and proactive scientist with expertise and interest in computational biology and data science, and you are looking to make a difference working on projects that will have impact on world level challenges, this PhD position is for you! The project is supervised by Alberto Santos Delgado at the Technical University of Denmark part (DTU) and co-supervised by Prof. Julios Saez-Rodriguez at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) as part of ProtAIomics, a Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network (https://www.protaiomics.eu/ ). In this project, we will design a federated knowledge graph framework that facilitates the querying, consolidation, analysis, and interpretation of distributed proteomics-focused clinical knowledge graphs. To achieve this, we will employ machine learning techniques to develop local graph representation models, which will be aggregated globally to enhance their predictive power and translational relevance, all while maintaining strict data privacy standards.

As part of the ProtAIomics MSCA Doctoral Network, you will collaborate with top proteomics research scientist and participate in multiple trainings and summer schools. At DTU you will work in an international, motivating, flexible, supportive, and friendly environment at a leading research and education institution in Europe.

About the Multi-omics Network Analytics Group
The Multi-omics Network Analytics (https://multiomics-analytics-group.github.io/ ) aims to getting a holistic view of biological systems and their context to understand their complexity and provide new insights and applications that can benefit human and environmental health. We focus on Multimodal Data, processing and analyzing diverse types such as mass spectrometry (proteomics, metabolomics) and metaomics (metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metaproteomics), tackling complex biological problems. 

A key component is integrating and interpreting multi-omics data using graphs and developing machine learning tools. We apply these technologies to explore and understand complex biological problems spanning human and environmental health.

Further, we’re strong advocates of open science, adhering to open principles for our generated data, training, and software, aiming to reduce inequality and promote accessibility by democratizing data science.

Research and Development Opportunities
You will get the opportunity to learn and apply the latest machine learning algorithms/data science methods for clinical proteomics data. Further, during the enrollment process, you will define together with your supervisors (main and co-supervisor) additional relevant courses from the domains covered in the project (30 ECTS points of relevant PhD courses as required in Danish PhD programs). These courses will ensure that you become a bilingual scientist with deep knowledge in data science as well as biology, proteomics, computation, etc. We anticipate that by working with us, you will foster some of the following skills:

• Opportunity to work across multi-disciplinary research areas
• Transferable skills across proteomics, data science, machine learning and computer science
• Opportunity to tap into an agile innovation ecosystem

Development and application of state-of-the-art machine learning and deep learning on clinical problems

Responsibilities and qualifications
As a PhD student embarking on a three-year journey in proteomics-focused data science and machine learning, you will learn leadership, project management, mentoring, and scientific communication. Here's a snapshot of the key responsibilities you will hold:

• Research Project Management: Strategically drive the project from conception through to publication, ensuring adherence to scientific and funding objectives.
• Student Supervision: Guide and support students' research, promoting their academic growth and contributions to the project's success.
• Scientific Dissemination: Actively publish and present research findings, enhancing the project's visibility and impact in the scientific community.

Requirements:

• You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.
• Proven ability to bridge computational methods (e.g., machine learning) with biological/biomedical domains (e.g., biomarker discovery).
• Experience developing knowledge graphs or integrating heterogeneous omics data.
• Familiarity with ontology-based modelling for integrating heterogeneous data.
• Knowledge of Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) and graph embedding techniques (e.g., using PyTorch Geometric).
• Experience working with MS-based proteomics data and/or other omics data types.
• Familiarity with data preprocessing pipelines for high-throughput omics data (e.g., Nextflow).
• Strong programming skills in Python (Data and Machine Learning stacks).
• Experience with version control and cloud/HPC computing platforms.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker).
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., biologists, clinicians, software engineers) and to communicate complex technical concepts to non-experts.
• Previous experience with federated machine learning is highly valuable, though not strictly required.

Approval and Enrolment  
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education . 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Furthermore, the PhD salary will be based on the Marie S. Curie compensation scheme conditions and according to the grant agreement. The period of employment is 3 years. Based on seniority the candidate will receive a minimum of DKK 29.701,83 (base salary) and 1551,00 (PhD supplement). In addition, DTU will also pay pension consisting of 18,07%. Finally, it is possible to apply for family allowance

You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.

Further information  
If you have any questions, you are very welcome to contact Alberto Santos at albsad@dtu.dk  

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 30 November 2025 (23:59 Danish time)  through the DTU system. Additionally, to be eligible, you must also submit your application via the ProtAIomics portal https://www.protaiomics.eu/call-for-applicants/ , following the application instructions provided.

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• Research Experience (~ 500 words)
• Scientific Interests (~ 500 words)
• Contact details of 2 referees

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

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.

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.

Within the project “Silicon carbide photonic integrated circuit (SiCPIC)”, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and innovation Programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No.  101227010 , at DTU Electro, the Technical University of Denmark, we are seeking a candidate for a PhD position to research generation of optical quantum states, specifically photon pairs and entangled photon states in waveguide devices based on silicon carbide material. The overall aim is to demonstrate devices for application in quantum communication.

The PhD student will participate in an international team in an EU-funded Doctoral Network project called SiCPIC. The project consists of 15 PhD students at 5 universities and one company. The project has partners from five different EU countries. All 15 PhD projects are within the overall theme of Silicon carbide on insulator (SiCOI) devices and integration for applications in classic and quantum optical telecommunication, and optical sensing. 

This PhD project will take place at DTU Electro. Apart from the time at DTU there will a secondment of approx. 6 months at Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica, Italy. In addition, there will also be common meetings with the other 14 PhD students in the doctoral network, including 3 training schools. 

As a participant of the project, the PhD student will become part of a team at DTU with expertise in nonlinear optics in optical fibers and planar waveguides. The activities within the project will benefit from synergies with other projects in the group as well as with other activities at the department. The main supervisor will be Professor Karsten Rottwitt, DTU Electro.

Responsibilities and tasks 
Research into generation of photon pairs and entangled photons, using four wave mixing. The overall goal is to design and characterize waveguide devices and establish necessary theoretical background. Focus on the following areas:

• Design and characterization of photon pair sources in simple waveguide devices
• Optimization of waveguides for photon pair sources
• Design and characterization of sources of entangled quantum states. 

SiCPIC PhD student 

Qualifications
Candidates must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree in photonics or electrical engineering or applied physics or similar. Experience with optical waveguides, quantum optics and experimental work in these areas is a plus.

Further obligations : The doctoral candidate (DC) is expected to travel to network partners during secondment for a typical total duration of 6 months. Additionally, the DC is expected to participate in outreach activities including, but not limited to, participation in public events and campaigns, as well as dissemination to popular press. Furthermore, due to the mobility rules of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie program, the applicant must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.

Approval and Enrolment  
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education . 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. 

The period of employment is 3 years. The start date will be 1 January 2026, or according to mutual agreement. The minimum salary approximately equates to 49.578 € per year (pre-tax and social security), depending on the chosen candidate’s seniority.

The workplace is DTU Electro at the DTU Lyngby.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Karsten Rottwitt (karo@dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Electro at https://electro.dtu.dk/ .

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure 

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1st December 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. 

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.

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.

Within the project “Silicon carbide photonic integrated circuit (SiCPIC)”, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and innovation Programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No.  101227010 , at DTU Electro, the Technical University of Denmark, we are seeking a candidate for a PhD position to research key SiC on insulator (SiCOI) devices, i.e. optical frequency combs(OFCs) and modulators, and their monolithic integration for applications in mid-infrared spectroscopy and dual comb spectroscopy.

The PhD student will participate in an international team in an EU-funded Doctoral Network project called SiCPIC. The project consists of 15 PhD students at 5 universities and one company. The project has partners from five different EU countries. All, 15 PhD projects are within the overall theme of SiCOI devices and integration for applications in classic and quantum optical telecommunication, and optical sensing. 

This PhD project will take place at DTU Electro. Apart from the time at DTU there will be secondments of 6 months at Neoplas Control GMBH, Germany and at Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica, Italy. There will also be common meetings with the other 14 PhD students in the doctoral network, including 3 training schools. 

As a participant of the project, the PhD student will become part of a team at DTU with expertise in design, fabrication and characterization of wide bandgap semiconductor photonic devices. The activities within the project will benefit from synergies with other projects in the group as well as with other activities at the department. The main supervisor will be Assoc. Professor Haiyan Ou, DTU Electro.

Responsibilities and tasks 
Thanks to the unique photonic properties and physical properties of SiC, versatile devices could be achieved on the SiC material platform. For example, SiC possesses both high second-order and third-order nonlinearity, the former enables frequency doubling, electro-optical modulators (switches) and the latter enables optical frequency combs. More importantly, large size SiC wafers enable the integration of different functional components on SiCOI platform, providing novel solutions for compactness and low power consumption, which has never been demonstrated on other material platforms before.

Based on our pioneering work on SiCOI OFCs, this project aims at extending the wavelength range of OFCs from telecommunication to middle infrared by using different mechanisms such as Raman scattering or spontaneous parametric down conversion, as well as reducing the teeth spacing of OFCs from dozens of GHz down to sub-GHz by different schemes such as integrating with modulators. The project will among others consist of the following tasks:

• Study nonlinear process for OFC wavelength conversion from telecommunication to mid-infrared;
• Study different schemes to achieve OFC with sub-GHz teeth spacing, including electrooptical modulation;
• Evaluate different SiCOI stacks for the device and circuit in question;
• Design, fabricate and characterize the discrete nonlinear devices on SiCOI;
• Design, fabricate, characterize, optimize and evaluate the performance of integrated circuits for the later prototyping and system application. 

SiCPIC PhD student

Qualifications
Candidates must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree in photonics, electro, applied physics or similar.

Further obligations : The doctoral candidate (DC) is expected to travel to network partners under two secondments for a typical total duration of 6 months. Additionally, the DC is expected to participate in outreach activities including, but not limited to, YouTube videos, social media updates, participation in public events and campaigns, as well as dissemination to popular press. Furthermore, due to the mobility rules of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie program, the applicant must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.

Approval and Enrolment  
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education . 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. 

The period of employment is 3 years. The start date will be 1 January 2026, or according to mutual agreement. 

The minimum salary approximately equates to 49.578 € per year (pre-tax and social security), depending on the chosen candidate’s seniority.

The workplace is DTU Electro at the DTU Lyngby campus.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Assoc. Prof. Haiyan Ou (haou@dtu.dk ).

You can read more about DTU Electro at https://electro.dtu.dk/ .  

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 December 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. 

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.

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.

Within the project “Silicon carbide photonic integrated circuit (SiCPIC)”, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and innovation Programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No.  101227010 , at DTU Electro, the Technical University of Denmark, we are seeking a candidate for a PhD position to research novel noise characterization techniques for SiC optical frequency combs targeting their application in optical communication systems, dual combs spectroscopy and fibre-sensing. 

The PhD student will participate in an international team, consisting of 15 PhD students at 5 universities and one company. The project has partners from five different EU countries. All, 15 PhD projects are within the overall theme of SiCOI devices and integration for applications in classic and quantum optical telecommunication, and optical sensing. 

This PhD project will take place at DTU Electro. Apart from the time at DTU there will be secondments of 6 months in total at Accelink Denmark and Politecnico Di Torino, Italy. There will also be common meetings with the other 14 PhD students in the doctoral network, including 3 training schools. 

As a participant of the project, the PhD student will become part of a team at DTU with expertise in digital signal processing methods, and machine learning methods for amplitude and phase noise characterization of optical frequency combs, recovery of dual-comb measurement signals and various phase demodulation techniques. The activities within the project will benefit from synergies with other projects in the group as well as with other activities at the department. The main supervisor will be Professor Darko Zibar, DTU Electro.

Responsibilities and tasks 
Research into novel methods for noise characterization and stabilization of SiC optical frequency combs. Research on integration of SiC combs in optical communication and sensing system.  The overall goal will be to devise strategies for quantum noise limited performance. Specifically, you will focus on the following areas:

• Subspace tracking and autoencoders for amplitude and phase noise characterization 
• Bayesian filtering 
• Building experimental set-ups for noise characterization
• Reinforcement learning strategies for comb generation 
• Optical communication and fibre-sensing experiments
• Maintenance of the GitHub repository for the developed code 
• Organizing and managing joint experiments with the collaboration groups

SiCPIC PhD student 

Qualifications
Candidates must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree in photonics or electrical engineering or applied physics or similar. Experience with machine learning, digital signal processing and experimental work is a plus.

Further obligations : The doctoral candidate (DC) is expected to travel to network partners under two secondments for a typical total duration of 6 months. Additionally, the DC is expected to participate in outreach activities including, but not limited to, YouTube videos, social media updates, participation in public events and campaigns, as well as dissemination to popular press. Furthermore, due to the mobility rules of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie program, the applicant must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.

Approval and Enrolment  
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education . 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. 

The period of employment is 3 years. The start date will be 1 January 2026, or according to mutual agreement.  

The minimum salary approximately equates to 49.578 € per year (pre-tax and social security), depending on the chosen candidate’s seniority.

The workplace is DTU Electro at the DTU Lyngby campus. 

You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Darko Zibar (dazi@dtu.dk ).

You can read more about DTU Electro at http://electro.dtu.dk/.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 December 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. 

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.

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.

Are you motivated by the potential of proteomics and AI to uncover hidden biology? Do you want to map the dark extracellular matrix proteome and degradome and reveal novel mechanisms of tissue repair? Join a collaborative PhD project at DTU Bioengineering focused on AI-guided degradomics and protease systems biology.

About the position
Extracellular proteases are critical regulators of extracellular matrix (ECM) remodelling during wound healing. Yet, many proteolytic processes remain uncharacterized due to the complexity of the ECM and limitations in current detection strategies. Advances in mass spectrometry and machine learning now allow us to unravel this “dark proteome.” This position aims to use state-of-the-art AI-guided proteomics and systems biology approaches to map protease activity in pathological and regenerative wound healing scenarios.

The PhD project is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Doctoral Network REMOD-HEALING, which aims to target extracellular matrix remodelling in cutaneous wounds to promote better healing. Using state-of-the-art mass spectrometry and machine learning, this project will unravel proteolytic networks that drive pathological and regenerative wound healing. Under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Konstantinos Kalogeropoulos and Assoc. Prof. Erwin Schoof, the PhD candidate will join the Protease Systems Biology group embedded in the Cell Diversity Lab at DTU Bioengineering — a vibrant, multidisciplinary team working at the interface of proteomics, computational biology, and translational research.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You must be well organized, structured, self-driven, and enjoy interacting and collaborating with colleagues, including PhD students and postdocs. You are also expected to take part in the supervision of BSc and MSc students.

In the project you will:

• Perform longitudinal proteomic and degradomic analyses of wound healing models and clinical samples.
• Identify proteolytic cleavage sites and post-translational modifications using high-resolution mass spectrometry and AI-based de novo peptide sequencing.
• Develop and apply machine learning models to predict protease activity and substrate specificity, integrating protein language models and structural data.
• Build systems biology frameworks to characterize time-resolved protease network activity during tissue repair.
• Validate identified biomarkers through targeted proteomics assays.
• Publish results in high-impact journals and present findings at scientific conferences.
• Engage in interdisciplinary training to build expertise in both computational and experimental approaches.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree in a relevant field, such as bioinformatics, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, or a related discipline. Applicants should not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host institution for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to their recruitment date. 

You must have:

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Expertise in either computational biology (e.g., bioinformatics, machine learning) or experimental proteomics, with a strong willingness to learn the complementary skill set.
• Experience in collaborative research environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive attitude towards learning and applying new skills.

It would further be beneficial if you have some of the following skills:

• Hands-on experience with proteomics workflows and mass spectrometry-based data analysis.
• Basic knowledge of protein biochemistry and enzymology.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and protein language models.
• Experience with programming (Python preferred) for bioinformatics or data science applications.
• Exposure to degradomics methods or post-translational modification analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.

About the REMOD-HEALING Doctoral Network
The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) REMOD-HEALING: “Targeting Extracellular Matrix Remodelling in Cutaneous Wounds to Promote Better Healing” Call for applications for 12 Doctoral (PhD) Training Positions in biochemistry, structural biology, proteomics, novel detection and screening methods and pre-clinical models for wound healing and regenerative medicine applications. You can soon read more about the call, and all positions offered on the REMOD-HEALING website (remod-healing.eu).                                                        

REMOD-HEALING is a research network of leading European and Latin American scientists from academia and industry, who want to tackle the burden of pathological wounds by exploiting therapeutic targets and biomarkers associated with extracellular matrix remodelling in cutaneous wounds. Through its research and training activities, the REMOD-HEALING project will contribute to scientific advancement and innovation in wound healing and regenerative medicine through a coordinated, interdisciplinary effort, ultimately leading to societal and economic benefits. 

Participating in REMOD-HEALING offers doctoral candidates many unique opportunities, including: 

• A 36-month project as Marie Skłodowska Curie trainee in one of the participating institutions with the objective of receiving a doctoral degree (PhD). 
• State-of-the art, exciting research in an international consortium with highly integrated research projects. 
• Expert training in basic and applied research, along with a thorough understanding of the process involved in transitioning from basic to pre-clinical research.
• Research training periods in another consortium member's lab lasting from a few weeks up to three months, performed in a different EU country than the country where most of the project will take place. 
• Training in both academic and industrial research environments.

Application Process 
REMOD-HEALING will select Doctoral Candidates in a two-step recruitment process. 

The selection procedure will be open, transparent, and merit-based, fully aligned with the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The selection will be based on the quality of applications and gender balance will also be considered. The closing date for applications is 30th November 2025.

Applicants are advised to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the projects, for which they apply and be ready to answer questions on their chosen topics. The designated project supervisor(s) will review all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline with respect to the candidates’ suitability. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify candidates. If candidates are still eligible after the pre-selection, they will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure, including a 6-minute recorded presentation describing why you applied for the project, and how your skills and experience relate to it. The most promising candidates will then be invited to an online interview with members of the REMOD-HEALING Consortium selection committee.

Approval and Enrolment  
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education . 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. Our group is a leader in degradomics, computational proteomics, and protease systems biology, developing advanced technologies to investigate protease activity and regulation. We work with both clinical and preclinical model samples to decipher proteolytic mechanisms underlying wound healing and inflammation.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Asst. Prof. Konstantinos Kalogeropoulos (konka@dtu.dk ).

You can read more about DTU Bioengineering at www.bioengineering.dtu.dk 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 30 November 2025 (23:59 Danish time) .

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• A letter of motivation which explains the interest in the position and emphasizes the candidate’s strengths regarding the project and its requirements (cover letter, max 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae (max 2 pages)
• Grade transcripts and MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• Two letters of recommendation from relevant and appropriate referees or the names and contact details of two Referees (as former Supervisors/PIs).

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. If the degree has not been awarded by the application closing date, the candidate should submit a declaration signed by their supervisor or University official stating that the degree will be obtained by the time of PhD enrolment. 

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.

The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering)  is an international leader in the areas of biotechnology and biomedicine. Our engineering approach to all aspects of biotechnology and biomedicine positions us as a valuable player with unique competences in a growing bio-based economy and with health systems transforming towards personalized medicine. We have a clear focus on the needs in life science- and biotech industries and point towards innovation, new businesses, and scientific services for the benefit of society. The department has extensive collaborations with national and international research units and industry. DTU Bioengineering has approx. 400 employees, of which 2/3 are scientific staff. The department is located at DTU Lyngby Campus.

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.

DTU, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, the Section for Manufacturing Engineering invites applications for a PhD position (3 years) on the topic of simulation of corrosion fatigue life in AlSi10Mg based on microstructural characterizations.

The project is part of a Villum Investigator grant titled “Microstructural engineering of additive manufactured metals - MicroAM” funded by the VILLUM FONDEN. The overall aim of the project is to introduce microstructural engineering to the field of additive manufacturing (AM) of metals. This is to set the stage for optimizing metals microstructures in-situ during the AM process as well as ex-situ during post-AM treatments and enable predictions of the microstructural evolution, and thus changes in properties, while AM components are in use.

More specifically, the PhD position will look towards connecting different advanced software tools (of multi-physics and data-based models) simulating the metal AM process & microstructure with experimental observations of fatigue and corrosion fatigue failure in AM samples. The goal is to establish causal pathways for understanding failure in AM components. The position will involve development of codes/models simulating the nucleation and propagation of stress corrosion cracking in samples under low cycle fatigue conditions, as well as models for linking the microstructure from the AM process to the fatigue behavior. The position will involve active collaboration with international research groups working on the simulation of corrosion of metal AM, as well as close interaction with the other PhDs/Postdocs and more senior scientists within the MicroAM project.

Responsibilities and qualifications
If you are you interested in numerical simulations of advanced manufacturing processes which involve several physical phenomena and subsequent cross-linking of these simulations over different length-scales as well as linking simulations and experiments, perhaps you are our new PhD student. 

The aim is to predict the impact of external cyclic loads (during real-life loading scenarios under aggressive conditions) on the porosity and microstructural evolution in additively manufactured metallic samples, by the development of advanced computational multiphysics models of stress corrosion cracking and coupling these with process-microstructure models (being developed within MicroAM project). Main focus will be on additively manufactured AlSiMg alloys. You will be responsible for the development, calibration and validation of the corresponding advanced multi-physics computational models. You will collaborate closely with a postdoctoral researcher responsible for in-situ fatigue testing under corrosive environments, and will participate in the 4D (x,y,z,time) analysis of the AM microstructure and crack formation/propagation phenomena. In addition to the direct project related research, you will have the opportunity to disseminate your research through publication of papers and presentations at international conferences.

You will work in close collaboration with a group of senior scientists, as well as Postdocs and PhDs all engaged in the Villum Investigator project MicroAM. A 3–6-month foreign stay at an international research group focusing on microstructural modelling of corrosion in AM parts will be part of the PhD project. 

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree. 

Demonstrated competence in programming with Python and working on Linux based platform is essential for this position. Further, we are looking for a doctoral candidate who meets the following requirements:

• A background and strong interest in aluminum alloys, fatigue analysis, and numerical modelling is preferred. 
• Experience with computer aided design and engineering (CAE, e.g., Abaqus, Ansys) software tools commonly used in additive manufacturing, structural design and related research (e.g., parametric design tools, finite element simulation tools, path planning and slicing tools, etc.).
• Deep enthusiasm for conducting original research in an interdisciplinary and international team and strive for scientific excellence.
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written).
• Excellent communication abilities, social skills, and independent attitude paired with the ability to network and interact with relevant stakeholders.

We envision that:

• You have an open mind and can think creatively in a computational and/or programming context.
• You can participate in experimental investigations of stress corrosion cracking.
• You are interested in combining your physics-based modelling skills with data-driven analysis of experimental observations (or vice versa).
• You are eager to contribute to research on high international level, improve the ideas and test them by implementation.

Approval and Enrolment  
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education . 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

Starting date February 1st, 2026, or according to mutual agreement.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Sankhya Mohanty, samoh@dtu.dk  

You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at www.construct.dtu.dk 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 30 November 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• List of publications

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

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.

DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and installation, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems. 

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.

Are you passionate about using data science and artificial intelligence to accelerate the green transition and address climate change? Do you want to transform the way we design catalysts for the sustainable fuels and chemicals of tomorrow? Do you have a background in data science, computational chemistry, physics, or material science? Then this PhD opportunity at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) might be the perfect fit for you. We're seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join a new interdisciplinary collaboration between DTU Physics and DTU Compute.

Responsibilities and qualifications
This PhD project aims to build a next-generation catalyst informatics platform that integrates machine learning, text mining, image analysis, and data fusion to make sense of the enormous but scattered knowledge in research literature. By structuring and learning from heterogeneous data, you will create predictive models to guide the discovery of new catalysts. But more importantly, you will be part of a team pursuing a catalyst informatics platform that addresses key challenges in the field, such as poor selectivity and energy efficiency in power-2-x reactions. 

The project offers an excellent opportunity for work between data science and computational catalysis. We are looking for a candidate with extensive experience in data science, computational chemistry, and the Design of Experiments. You'll work with Professor Line Clemmensen & Assistant Professor Sneha Das (DTU Compute), both methodological experts in statistics and AI, and Associate Professor Alexander Bagger (DTU Physics), a domain expert in electrocatalysis. 

The successful candidate must have a MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related areas, as well as a general interest in AI/ML & catalysis for sustainable energy solutions. The candidate must display good communication skills in English, both written and spoken, be innovative and able to work both independently and in cross-disciplinary teams, as well as with international academic collaborators and industrial partners.

Successful candidates must document:

• Application, background, and interest in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Python programming skills   
• Preferably, knowledge in catalysis for applications in sustainable energy conversion
• Preferably, knowledge of density functional theory codes 
• Preferably, a track record of academic cross-disciplinary collaboration

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Applied data science experience
• Python programming experience.
• Catalysis knowledge
• Communication skills

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment  
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education . 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.

Further information  
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Alexander Bagger (alexbag@dtu.dk)

You can read more about DTU Physics at DTU Physics

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 10 December 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

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.

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.

Are you interested in biomaterials science and cell biology?

The TMAT group at DTU Health Tech is offering PhD positions within 3D bioprinting. 

Human tissue models based on stem cells provide new means for studying human health and disease in the lab. These systems may ultimately reduce the cost of drug development and accelerate biomedical research.

Multi-material 3D printing has recently emerged as a powerful tool for fabricating tissues at scale. Beyond the lab, bioprinted tissues may also be applied directly in generative medicine and autologous surgical procedures. 

Across these applications areas, a central and critical challenge in bioprinting is the design of appropriate biomaterials to serve as synthetic matrices and scaffold for the tissues. 

You will be part of a diverse team of engineers, chemists and biologists that collaborate to achieve interdisciplinary goals within this area.

Responsibilities and qualifications
We are looking for a creative and ambitious aspiring researcher with a M.Sc. within chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, biomedical engineering, or similar. Prior experience with mammalian cell/tissue culture will be considerable advantage. 

Your primary responsibilities will be within several of the following areas:

• Design, synthesis, formulation and characterization of new material (inks) for micro-extrusion 3D printing
• 3D bioprinting of advanced in vitro tissue models and/or implantable tissues
• Stem cell maintenance, differentiation and maturation
• Tissue culture and characterization using molecular biology and histochemistry 

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment  
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education .

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Johan Ulrik Lind, and Assistant Professor Anne Z. Eriksen. 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.

Further information 
Additional information may be obtained from Associate Professor Johan Ulrik Lind, joli@dtu.dk , who leads the Tailored Materials and Tissues Group at the Department of Health Technology.

You can read more about the Tailored Materials and Tissues Group here: www.healthtech.dtu.dk/tailored-materials-and-tissues and about the Department here: www.healthtech.dtu.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 30 November 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• List of professional references 

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. 

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.

DTU Health Tech
With a vision to improve health and quality of life through technology, DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation based on technical and natural science. We educate tomorrow’s health tech engineers and create the foundation for new and innovative services and technologies for the globally expanding healthcare sector with its demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech’s expertise can be described through five overall research areas: Diagnostic Imaging, Digital Health, Personalised Therapy, Precision Diagnostics, and Sensory and Neural Technology. Our technologies and solutions are developed with the aim of benefiting people and creating value for society. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD Students, and a technical/administrative support staff of about 100 persons of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.

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.

Are you motivated by the potential of proteomics to uncover hidden biology? Do you want to map the proteomes of circulating tumour cells and reveal novel proteins with therapeutic and diagnostic potential? Join a collaborative PhD project at DTU Bioengineering focused on single-cell proteomics–based analysis of circulating tumour cells (CTCs) from patients with small-cell lung cancer (SCLC).

As part of the EU-funded MIPrecise network (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network), you will develop and apply advanced mass spectrometry and nano–liquid handling workflows to characterize individual tumour cells isolated from patient blood samples. The project builds on molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP)-based probes developed by MIPrecise partners to selectively capture and fluorescently label CTCs, enabling precise isolation and downstream single-cell analysis. Using state-of-the-art Orbitrap mass spectrometry, automated sample preparation, and computational integration with transcriptomic data, you will identify protein signatures linked to tumour aggressiveness and metastasis and define multiomic biomarkers for improved cancer detection and patient stratification.

You will join the Cell Diversity Lab at DTU Bioengineering, led by Associate Professor Erwin M. Schoof, an international leader in single-cell proteomics, and collaborate closely with BAM (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung), LNU (Linnaeus University), and UMU (Umeå University). The position offers extensive training in mass spectrometry, microfluidics, data analysis, and cancer biology within a vibrant, interdisciplinary European network dedicated to developing molecularly precise, sustainable diagnostic technologies.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to develop and apply single-cell proteomics workflows for the analysis of circulating tumour cells (CTCs) from small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients. You will work closely with MIPrecise partners to implement and optimize molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP)-based enrichment strategies, integrate advanced mass spectrometry and liquid handling automation, and analyze multiomic data to identify biomarkers of tumour aggressiveness and metastasis. The position combines hands-on experimental work with data-driven analysis and offers close collaboration across academia and industry.

Your primary tasks will be to:

• Develop and optimize nano–liquid handling and single-cell proteomics workflows.
• Perform sample preparation, data acquisition, and analysis using Orbitrap-based mass spectrometry.
• Collaborate with MIPrecise partners to integrate MIP-based CTC capture and fluorescence sorting.
• Combine proteomic and transcriptomic data for multiomic biomarker discovery.
• Document and communicate results through publications, presentations, and project meetings.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners across Europe.
• Participate in relevant courses, workshops, and training events within the MIPrecise network.

You must have:

• A two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) (or equivalent) in biotechnology, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, bioengineering, molecular biology, or a related field.
• Strong experimental skills in biochemistry, cell biology, or analytical workflows.
• Interest in single-cell analysis, cancer biology, and translational research.
• Basic level expertise in computational biology (e.g., bioinformatics, machine learning), with a strong willingness to advance these skill sets on biological data.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an international, interdisciplinary team.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• A curiosity-driven mindset and enthusiasm for developing and applying cutting-edge technologies to address biomedical questions.
• A proactive attitude towards learning and applying new skills.[HS1] [PN2] 

It would further be beneficial if you have some of the following skills:

• Prior experience with mass spectrometry, proteomics, or microfluidics.
• Experience with programming (Python preferred) for bioinformatics or data science applications.
• Demonstrated track record with single-cell technologies (experimental and/or data analytics).

Approval and Enrolment  
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education . 

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Erwin M. Schoof (DTU Bioengineering) in collaboration with representatives from the MIPrecise consortium, including partners from BAM (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung), LNU (Linnaeus University), and UMU (Umeå University), to ensure a fair and transparent evaluation aligned with the interdisciplinary and intersectoral goals of the network. 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

Starting date is 1st of April, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.

Further information  
Further information may be obtained from Erwin M. Schoof, erws@dtu.dk  

You can read more about DTU Bioengineering at www.bioengineering.dtu.dk 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 30 November 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

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.

The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering)  is an international leader in the areas of biotechnology and biomedicine. Our engineering approach to all aspects of biotechnology and biomedicine positions us as a valuable player with unique competences in a growing bio-based economy and with health systems transforming towards personalized medicine. We have a clear focus on the needs in the life science- and biotech industries and point towards innovation, new businesses, and scientific services for the benefit of society. The department has extensive collaborations with national and international research units and industry. DTU Bioengineering has approx. 400 employees, of which 2/3 are scientific staff. The department is located at DTU Lyngby Campus.

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.