The Biotechnology section at the Department of Green Technology, Faculty of Engineering, University of Southern Denmark invites applications for one Postdoc position in immunomodulatory biomaterials starting 1/9/2026 (or as soon as possible afterwards, according to mutual agreement). The position is embedded within an ERC Starting Grant project DeCodeGels focused on De-Coding Adhesion, Degradation and Immunomodulation Properties of Self-Assembling Peptide Hydrogels for Programmed Tendon Regeneration (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101219936) and is for one year with the possibility of extension. At University of Southern Denmark, a postdoc position can last a maximum of 4 years.

Project description

This project aims to develop new injectable self-assembling peptides (SAPs) biomaterials that simultaneously: i) possess improved adhesion to local tissues in vivo, ii) exhibit controlled degradation matching the desired regeneration outcome, and iii) allow tissue regeneration by enabling controlled immune cells invasion and progression of inflammation from neighbouring tissues. Following injury, inflammation is the trigger of tissue repair, however, chronic inflammation is detrimental. The persistent inflammatory nature of tendinopathy contributes to localized tissue damage, often developing to a low-grade chronic inflammation with recurring tears. The main goal of this position is development of an innovative therapeutic strategy utilizing temporally modulating SAPs biomaterials to guide healthy regeneration of tendon tissues via modulation of macrophage response.

The successful candidate will work at the interface of:

• Innate immunity with a strong focus on understanding biology of macrophage cells

• Physical chemistry and biomedical engineering of self-assembling peptide biomaterials 

• Functional validation in in vitro stromal cells (tenocytes, fibroblasts), in lab-on-chip devices, and in ex vivo tissue models 

And will be expected to engage in research in fields falling within, or in strong synergy with, one or more of the following research areas at BIOTECH related to Medical Biotechnology: 

• Medical biotechnology, including immune cells engineering 

• Tissue scaffold engineering and characterization

• Super resolution microscopy and imaging, spectroscopy and imaging techniques such as Raman, FTIR, NIR, UV/Vis and image correlation spectroscopy is utilized in current research

• Multi-omics analyses (transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics)

• Analytical chemistry

• Other closely related fields

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate and characterize new injectable self-assembling peptide biomaterials

• Investigate biological pathways of macrophage polarization via functional assays (PCR, ELISAs, flow cytometry), as well as guiding omics analyses (transcriptomics, proteomics and/or metabolomics)

• Evaluate enzymatic degradation pathways of peptides and the biological role of their fragments in immune signalling (including mass spectrometry and functional assays)

• Utilize advanced imaging techniques to analyse peptide-macrophage interactions (light and/or electron based)

• Contributing to B.Sc./M.Sc./Ph.D. student supervision, teaching and collaborative projects.

Essential qualifications

• M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in immunology, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, nanotechnology, biomedicine, physical chemistry, or related fields

• Familiarity with characterization of mammalian cells (e.g. confocal microscopy, staining, ELISAs, flow cytometry, PCR, among others)

• Evidenced experience with immune cells culture and their characterization (with at least 1 key achievement (e.g. publication, thesis, or a patent, demonstrating this experience)

• Experience with physical chemistry lab

• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken)

• Highly motivated, structured, and able to work both independently and in teams

• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience within immunology or biology fields and who hold interest in using therapeutic biomaterials or peptides

Desirable qualifications (strong advantage)

• Hands-on experience with designing or characterization of self-assembling peptides or proteins

• Experience with omics analysis (transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, or otherwise)

• Familiarity with biomaterials characterization (e.g. formulation of hydrogels, rheology, titrations, HPLC, mass spectroscopy, scattering techniques, transmission electron microscopy, mechanical testing, molecular adhesion testing, or similar)

• Experience in bioinformatics and biological data/pathways analysis

• An experience or willingness to participate in in vivo rodent studies would be advantageous for the extended 4-year position duration. For this, experience with handling rodent studies, histology, or other related techniques, will be beneficial and hugely advantageous

What we offer

• A one-year position as postdoc with possibility of extension (note that the maximum time permitted as postdoc at a single Danish University is 4 years)

• PI support in additional activities, including initiation to obtain funding for competitive research activities internally or externally (e.g. MSCA-IF, EMBO, or other fellowships), as well as in further career guidance

• Participation in teaching and dissemination activities (e.g. conferences) across the length of the contract 

• Multiple possibilities for research stays will be offered at collaborators, both within Europe and globally, including Portugal, France, Switzerland, Croatia, United Arab Emirates, among others

• An engaged, collaborative, and internationally recognized research section. We are dedicated to fostering a good work environment where researchers’ work is supported, so they are inspired and thrive

• Co-decision making and co-determination: the department fosters a large degree of flexibility in decision making processes and values input from our faculty and postdocs

• We offer an engaged and supportive research environment at a high international level.  

• IGT is an inclusive work environment, where we focus on well-being and good relations among our faculty and students

• State of the art equipment and laboratories

• 6 weeks of vacation

• A good work life balance

Further information is available from Associate Professor Jacek Wychowaniec, temporary email address: jacek.wychowaniec@univ-nantes.fr or head of section, Associate Professor Eva Arnspang Christensen, e-mail: arnspang@igt.sdu.dk.

If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support.

Application

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include: 

• Completed application form (Link to Application Form)

• Curriculum Vitae. 

• A letter stating your interest, motivation etc. Please attach the motivational letter to "application material" under " Research plan"

• Letters of reference (Link to reference form)

• Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (original and an official English translation).  

• Summary and documentation of experience in teaching, if relevant to the position. 

• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be password protected. 

SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application must be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file). 

The application deadline is July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST). 

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.

Read about the Assessment and selection process.  

Conditions of employment 

Appointment as a postdoc is temporary for an initial one-year period, and the preferred start date is from September 1, 2026. Extension may be possible.

Employment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level at the time of employment. Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state including the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for postdoc as described therein. 

Further information on salary and taxation. Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”. 

The University of Southern Denmark wishes its staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, is subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s).

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

We are looking to explore the evolution of the carbon cycle over geologic time using Raman Spectroscopy as the primary tool. Work will entail detailed Raman analysis of carbon particles in ancient sedimentary rocks as well as the analysis of modern marine and river sediments. Raman spectroscopy allows us to determine the quantities and thermal maturities of recycled “petrographic” carbon in modern sediments and ancient sedimentary rocks. 

The successful applicant will have a solid geological background, preferably in Precambrian geology and track record of using Raman spectroscopy to analyze ancient carbon in rocks. A background in stratigraphy would also be beneficial. We have in house a Horiba LabRAM Soleil Raman Spectrometer.

 The successful candidate will be a part of a Villum Foundation founded Investigator grant and the successful candidate will be part of the Nordcee group at the Department of Biology.

It is a 2.5-year appointment starting around October 2026. 

We recommend that as an international applicant, you take the time to visit Work in Denmark where you will find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark, as well as the International Staff Office at SDU. 

Application deadline: 31 August 2026 at 23:59 hours local Danish time

Please see the full call, including how to apply, on www.sdu.dk

The SDU Adaptive Intelligence Lab (ADIN Lab) (https://adinlab.github.io/) located under the Data Science and Statistics Section of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (IMADA) at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship position within the field of neuro-morphic reinforcement learning to be filled earliest by 1 October 2026 for a period of two years. 

About the Project:
The successful candidate will advance the algorithmic and theoretical foundations of reinforcement learning applied to complex, high-dimensional dynamical systems. The project focuses on the intersection of deep reinforcement learning, probabilistic modeling, and bio-inspired architectures (such as Spiking Neural Networks) to achieve sample- and energy-efficient robust and adaptive control under uncertainty and non-stationarity. The postdoc will be responsible for proving theoretical guarantees (e.g., convergence, stability, or sample complexity) for control tasks in non-stationary environments with application to adaptive robotic systems and embodied AI, while translating these insights into scalable, high-fidelity simulation implementations.

Research Environment:
IMADA uniquely brings mathematicians and computer scientists together within a single department to foster theoretically well-backed, high-quality data science research. The department is home to numerous externally funded research projects, and the Data Science and Statistics Group serves as a vibrant synergy platform for experts across fields. The successful candidate will join the ADIN Lab, collaborate on publishing at top-tier venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AISTATS), and fulfill standard teaching assistantship duties.

Expected Skills and Qualifications:
We are seeking a candidate with a strong desire to make significant contributions to fundamental machine learning research, possessing a combination of mathematical maturity and advanced engineering skills:

• Education: A PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Theoretical Physics at the time of employment.

• Publication Track Record: At least two first-author research papers at flagship venues of core machine learning research (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AISTATS).

• Theoretical Rigor: A deep understanding of reinforcement learning foundations, with the ability to perform convergence and finite-sample analysis of complex, non-linear continuous control algorithms.

• Implementation Expertise: Outstanding scientific programming skills (Python, PyTorch/JAX) with a proven track record of developing, debugging, and scaling complex RL pipelines or custom simulation environments. Clean public repositories or released source code from past publications is a strong plus.

• Algorithmic Breadth: Familiarity with probabilistic machine learning, distributional reinforcement learning, or bio-inspired neural architectures is highly desirable.

• Communication: Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English.

Application deadline: 31 August 2026 at 23:59 hours local Danish time

Please see the full call, including how to apply, on www.sdu.dk

We invite enthusiastic applicants for a 2½-year Postdoctoral research position in Environmental Toxicology with a focus on chemical imaging. The position is funded by the EU Partnership for Risk Assessment of Chemicals (PARC), Carlsberg Foundation, and SDU. The project will be carried out in the Ecotoxicology group at the Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark (SDU). The starting date for the position is as soon as possible, no later than November 2026. 

Project background
Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including those released from micro- and nanoplastics such as substituted phenols (e.g., BPA and BPA alternatives) and PFAS, in the environment is invisible but inevitable. However, there are large gaps in our understanding of the mechanistic events that lead to adverse effects on individual animals and populations. EDCs affect both vertebrates and invertebrates, and the project will investigate their effects in biological samples from multiple species after exposure to known or suspected EDCs using advanced chemical imaging. Special focus will be on the effects of substituted phenols in vertebrates and on chemicals that disrupt molting in arthropods. The research builds on the Danish Sapere Aude TriOOL project and the Carlsberg Research Infrastructure project, which combines comparative embryo models, biochemical imaging, molecular analyses, and toxicological assessment to revolutionize our understanding of micro- and nanoplastics’ environmental and health impacts.

A central research platform will be SDU’s photothermal chemical imaging system, which integrates optical photothermal infrared spectroscopy, simultaneous Raman spectroscopy, and co-located fluorescence imaging. This combination enables label-free chemical identification and high-resolution spatial mapping of plastics and associated chemicals in complex samples as well as mapping of exposure-associated changes in lipid organization, protein secondary structure, or cellular biochemical fingerprints within endocrine responsive tissues. The platform fosters a strong community that includes the Danish Center for Hadal Research, the Danish Center for Research in Marine Plastic Pollution, the Danish Molecular Biomedical Imaging Center, and the Natural History Museum of Denmark.

The project is led by Associate Professor Dr. Elvis Genbo Xu and Associate Professor Dr. Henrik Holbech. The PARC project team includes top-level collaborators such as Prof. Knut Erik Tollefsen (Norway), Prof. Dries Knapen (Belgium), and Prof. Terje Svingen (Denmark).   

Qualifications
We seek an enthusiastic, ambitious, and independent candidate with a PhD in spectroscopy, analytical chemistry, microscopy, environmental toxicology, biology, biophysics, materials science, or a related field, and demonstrated expertise in infrared or Raman spectroscopy, chemical imaging, spectral analysis, or image analysis. Experience with O-PTIR, FTIR imaging, Raman mapping, chemometrics, micro- and nanoplastics, biological samples, Python, R, or MATLAB is highly desirable. The candidate should possess strong experimental skills, scientific independence, and excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities
The postdoctoral researcher will:

• Develop and validate O-PTIR, Raman, and fluorescence imaging methods.

• Analyze micro- and nanoplastics in biological and environmental samples.

• Process spectral and imaging data using chemometrics and multivariate statistics.

• Integrate imaging results with toxicological and molecular endpoints.

• Publish findings and collaborate within the PARC and SDU’s Photothermal Chemical Imaging platform networks.

SDU and the Ecotoxicology group
University of Southern Denmark (SDU) was founded in 1966 as a top research and educational institution in Denmark, with strong contacts with international industries and the scientific community. It is both the third-largest and the third-oldest Danish university. Several international reports testify that SDU conducts world-class research and ranks it as one of the Top 50 young universities in the world. As a fast-growing young university, SDU now has five faculties and over 30,000 students, more than 15% of whom come from abroad. More than 1,200 researchers are divided into five faculties, 32 departments, and 11 research centers. 

The position will be based in the Ecotoxicology group at the Department of Biology, SDU, in Odense. The Postdoctoral Researcher will have strong support from the Ecotoxicology group, which is well recognized for 30 years of research excellence in developing ecotoxicological approaches and assessing the risks of environmental contaminants, including heavy metals, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals, as well as from broad networks in the EU and beyond.

We recommend that as an international applicant, you take the time to visit Work in Denmark where you will find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark, as well as the International Staff Office at SDU.

Application deadline: 2 August 2026 at 23:59 hours local Danish time

Please see the full call, including how to apply, on www.sdu.dk

Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral researcher position. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in neuromorphic computing, neural interface technologies, and machine learning for brain signal processing.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to develop and implement Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) and State Space Models (SSMs) tailored for the real-time processing of complex brain signals such as EEG or neural spikes. This role focuses on bridging brain-inspired computation with energy-efficient hardware implementations for edge and wearable healthcare applications.

The research is applicable across a broad range of neural-interface technologies, including Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCIs), neural prosthetics, neurological disorder monitoring (e.g. epilepsy), and intelligent neurotechnology systems. The overarching goal of the research project is to enable seamless human–machine interaction by interpreting brain activity (e.g., EEG signals) in real time using energy-efficient neuromorphic hardware.

The successful candidate will work on the design and hardware realization of neuromorphic systems, bridging neuroscience and electronics. The project combines expertise in circuit design, machine learning, and neuromorphic computing.

The position is open from November 2026, and the specific start date will be agreed upon with the successful candidate.  

As a Digital IC Design Postdoc, your key responsibilities will be: 

• Extract the requirements and specifications in close collaboration with project partners. 

• Develop algorithms based on SNNs, SSMs, and neuromorphic AI for neural signal processing.

• Participate in the full design cycle, from architecture to implementation, of a CMOS-based digital neuromorphic processor. 

• Contribute to the design of a test setup for prototype validation in collaboration with the PhD student who is designing the analog front end. 

• Clearly document design specifications, trade-offs, and measurement results. 

What we offer 

• A stimulating research environment within SDU Microelectronics, a growing section integrating expertise in analog/digital IC design, spintronics, neuromorphic computing, and energy-efficient system architectures. 

• Access to advanced facilities for design, characterization, and system prototyping. 

• Excellent opportunities for collaboration across SDU and with national and international academic and industrial partners in microelectronics, photonics, and quantum technologies. 

• Strong support for professional development through the Lecturer Training Programme and mentoring. 

• An open and collaborative research culture within SDU’s Faculty of Engineering (TEK), promoting interdisciplinary innovation across electronics, materials science, and artificial intelligence. 

What we expect 

Applicants should hold a PhD in Electronic Engineering (the degree should have been completed within the last 6 years at most): 

• Expertise in neuromorphic computing and neural signal processing, with hands-on experience utilizing brain-inspired Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) and hardware-efficient State Space Models (SSMs) for complex bio-signals. 

• Strong knowledge of digital IC and VLSI system design, including hardware description languages (Verilog/VHDL), circuit simulation (SPICE), and industry-standard EDA tools. 

• Experience with hardware–software co-design, FPGA implementation, neuromorphic hardware, or edge AI deployment is an advantage.

• A strong research track record demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and the ability to work effectively in collaborative research environments.

• Team player with strong collaboration skills. 

All candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written English skills, along with very good communication abilities. 

Workplace description 

The successful candidate will join SDU Microelectronics, a dynamic and expanding section at the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IME). The section conducts internationally recognized research in integrated circuits, spintronics, photonics, and neuromorphic computing, and plays a central role in SDU’s ambition to be a national and European hub for semiconductor and chip innovation. 

Further information 

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Farshad Moradi (moradi@sdu.dk / email), Head of the SDU Microelectronics section and Associate Professor Hooman Farkhani (farkhani@sdu.dk / email), Deputy Head of SDU Microelectronics. 

If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support.

Application

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include: 

• Motivated application.

• Curriculum Vitae. 

• Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (original and an official English translation).  

• Complete list of publications.

• Publications most relevant to the position.

• Summary and documentation of experience in teaching, if relevant to the position. 

• A research statement may be included.

• References/reference letters may also be included.

• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be password protected. 

SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application must be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file). 

The application deadline is August 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST) 

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.  Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation. Read about the Assessment and selection process.  

Employment terms

Appointment as a postdoc is temporary for an initial 2-year period, and the preferred start date is from November 2026. Extension may be possible depending on available funding.

Employment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level at the time of employment. Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state including the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for postdoc as described therein. 

Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, responsibilities, and qualification requirements. As an applicant, you are entitled to information about the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information will be provided during the recruitment process. SDU does not collect information on applicants’ previous salary. Further information on salary and taxation. 

Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.

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The University of Southern Denmark wishes its staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, is subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s).

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

SDU Metaverse Lab, part of Maersk McKinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for a 3-year postdoc position within serious games and immersive simulation for healthcare and robotics. Funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the positions are available from September 1, 2026, and the specific start date will be agreed upon with the successful candidates. 

The postdoc will contribute to an interdisciplinary research program at the intersection of game development & simulations, robotics, and medicine, focusing on designing and evaluating interactive training and decision-support experiences (e.g., XR/VR medical training, digital-twin-based simulation). The project will be developed in close collaboration with regional and international partners. 

What we offer

• A fully funded postdoc position with strong support for research dissemination, conferences, and collaboration-building activities 

• An interdisciplinary home in the SDU Metaverse Lab, collaborating across games, health, learning technologies, and robotics, and embedded in the strong robotics ecosystem around MMMI and Odense 

• A collaborative environment with supervision/mentoring opportunities (student projects, co-supervision with the PI), and support for building an independent research track and future funding applications.

• Access to facilities and project resources for XR/VR prototyping and evaluation, including planned VR lab setup and dedicated budget for user testing and studies.

• Opportunities to co-design and validate solutions with external stakeholders (e.g., clinical and industry partners), supporting real-world impact and technology transfer.

What we expect 

• Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and execute research on interactive simulations/serious games for healthcare and robotics-related scenarios, from research questions and prototypes to validation and publication.

  • Plan and conduct human-subject studies (e.g., controlled experiments, field studies with professionals, mixed-methods evaluations), including study design, ethics, recruitment planning with partners, data collection, and statistical analysis.

  • Develop robust evaluation pipelines for experience, learning outcomes, usability, and human factors, potentially combining self-report with behavioral/interaction data and (where relevant) sensor-based or psychophysiological measures.

  • Contribute to mentoring/co-supervision of students and support collaboration across the project team.

• Required Qualifications:

  • PhD (or near completion at start date) in a relevant area such as game research or development, human-computer interaction, interaction design, XR, serious games, health technology, or related fields.

  • Demonstrated ability to design and run user studies and analyze human-subject data (quantitative and/or mixed methods).

  • Track record (relative to career stage) of publishing in relevant peer-reviewed venues.

  • Practical experience with at least one of: game engines (Unity/Unreal), XR prototyping, interactive simulation development, or comparable interactive tech stacks.

  • Strong communication skills, demonstrated through activities such as teaching, supervision, presentations, interviews, or interdisciplinary collaboration, and an interest in working in an interdisciplinary, partner-facing setting (academia and clinical/industry collaborators).

• Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience evaluating player experience, emotions/affect, engagement, or learning in interactive systems (including serious games).

  • Familiarity with ethical considerations in human-subject research and data collection for sensitive contexts (e.g., healthcare, biometrics).

  • Interest or experience in co-creation with domain experts (e.g., clinicians), or related approaches such as user-centered design, requirements elicitation, or iterative prototyping, and the ability to translate real-world needs into design requirements.

Workplace description 

The postdoc will be based in the SDU Metaverse Lab, an interdisciplinary research and impact-oriented environment focusing on interactive technologies across domains such as games, health, learning, and robotics.

The SDU Metaverse Lab is part of the Faculty of Engineering at SDU and located within the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, a strong international environment with a long-standing excellence in robotics, interactive technologies, and AI, situated in Odense, one of Europe’s notable robotics hubs.

Further information 

For further information about the position, please contact Alexander Dockhorn, SDU Metaverse Lab, MMMI, SDU, at (adoc@mmmi.sdu.dk).

If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support.

Application

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include: 

• Motivated application.

• Curriculum Vitae. 

• Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (original and an official English translation).  

• Complete list of publications.

• Publications most relevant to the position.

• Summary and documentation of experience in teaching, if relevant to the position. 

• A research statement may be included.

• References/reference letters may also be included.

• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be password protected. 

SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application must be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file). 

The application deadline is August 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST) 

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.  Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation. Read about the Assessment and selection process.  

Employment terms

The appointment as a postdoc is for a 3-year period and the preferred start date is from September 1, 2026. Extension may be possible depending on available funding. 

Employment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level at the time of employment. Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state including the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for postdoc as described therein. 

Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, responsibilities, and qualification requirements. As an applicant, you are entitled to information about the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information will be provided during the recruitment process. SDU does not collect information on applicants’ previous salary. Further information on salary and taxation. 

Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.

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The University of Southern Denmark wishes its staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, is subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s).

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

Department of Green Technology (IGT) invites applications for one position as Postdoc in Medical Biotechnology for a 4-year period. The starting date is October 1^st 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is in the Biotechnology Section (BIOTECH).

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in research in fields falling within, or in strong synergy with, one or more of the following research areas at BIOTECH related to Medical Biotechnology: 

• Medical biotechnology, including engineering of mammalian cells

• Tissue scaffold engineering and characterization

• Immune cells engineering and cancer research

• Other closely related fields

Experience in one or more of the above areas is therefore highly valued for this position. The successful candidate is expected to initiate and obtain funding for competitive research activities. 

What we offer

• A four year position as post doc

• An engaged, collaborative, and internationally recognized research section. We are dedicated to fostering a good work-enivornment where researchers’ work is supported, so they are inspired and thrive.

• Co-decision making and co-determination: the department fosters a large degree of flexibility in decision making processes and values input from our faculty. 

• We offer an engaged and supportive research environment at a high international level. 

• IGT is an inclusive work environment, where we focus on well-being and good relations among our faculty and students.

• State of the art equipment and laboratories

• 6 weeks of vacation

• A good work life balance

What we expect:

Qualifications
The candidate must have a PhD or equivalent at the time of employment.

The candidate is expected to have experience within some of the following areas and should be able to see themselves working with the following tasks:

• Research and/or education in biotechnology, biopolymers, spectroscopy, and/or related areas. 

• Experience with the execution of wet lab experiments for cell engineering, cell and gene therapy research or tissue engineering.

• Experience with molecular biology techniques, bacterial cell culture, recombinant protein expression and purification.

• Experience working with mammalian cell culture and/or ex vivo animal or human tissues, and potentially with in vivo models. 

• Proficiency in analytical and molecular techniques such as real-time PCR, ELISAs, SDS-PAGE, DNA electrophoresis, histology processing, immunostaining, multicolor flow cytometry, cell sorting and transcriptomic/metabolic profiling. 

• Experience with confocal microscopy and imaging of mammalian cells, as well as animal or human tissues.

• Experience with biomaterial characterization and hydrogel-based systems for biomedical applications.

• Collaborating with companies/industry or other international research groups, e.g. evidenced by international exchanges.

• A highly interdisciplinary mind-set will be highly valued.

• To evaluate, discuss and present the results of findings internally and externally

• To publish results in peer-reviewed journals of high impact factor 

• Support laboratory process, including instrumentation maintenance, training of new researchers, and improvement of laboratory worflows.

• Participate to the general organization of the research labs.

Teaching in existing courses at IGT will be expected. Experience in and dedication to teaching (and mentoring) tasks will be highly merited. 

Workplace description 

BIOTECH is part of the Department for Green Technology (IGT), at the Faculty of Engineering at SDU.

IGT is a highly interdisciplinary department with state of the art laboratories. 

Odense is an international-friendly and very family-friendly city with a rich cultural life, located on the fjord. It about an hour from Copenhagen and with direct train connection to Copenhagen’s international airport.

SDU’s Odense Campus is situated in the beatiful Danish nature in the midst of fields and forest with a remarkable wildlife right at the doorstep of SDU.

Contact information 
For further information regarding the position please contact Head of Department, Jens Ejbye Schmidt, phone: +45 6550 7361, e-mail:jesc@igt.sdu.dk or head of Section Eva Arnspang Christensen, phone +45 6550 4682, email: arnspang@igt.sdu.dk

If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support. 

Application 

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply. 

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include:  

• Motivated application

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae 

• Certificates/Diplomas (MSc and PhD) 

• Information on previous teaching and supervision experience. Please attach as Teaching Portfolio 

• List of publications indicating the publications attached

• Examples of the most relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication

• Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be password protected.  

SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application must be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file).  

The application deadline is  August 15, 2026. at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST)  

Assessment and selection process 

Applications will be assessed by an expert or assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation. 

Read about the Assessment and selection process.   

Employment terms 

Employment as a post doc is a 4-year temporary position.  

Employment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level at the time of employment. Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state including the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for postdoc as described therein.  

Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, responsibilities, and qualification requirements. As an applicant, you are entitled to information about the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information will be provided during the recruitment process. SDU does not collect information on applicants’ previous salary. Further information on salary and taxation.  

Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”. 

The University of Southern Denmark wishes its staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. 

SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, is subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s). 

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information. 

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering. 

Apply at https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/job-sdu

The Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in CMOS integrated circuit design for magnetic sensor interfaces. The position is part of a European research project developing high-performance integrated readout electronics for advanced sensing systems.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to design CMOS readout and signal-conditioning electronics in advanced CMOS technology nodes. The work will address low-noise, low-power, and high-linearity interface circuits tailored to the electrical characteristics and performance requirements of the target sensors, including sensor biasing or excitation, precision amplification, offset and low-frequency-noise suppression, filtering, digitization, and calibration as required by the system specifications.

The research combines analog and mixed-signal IC design, sensor technology, and experimental characterization. The overarching goal is to realize a robust integrated interface that accurately converts low-level sensor signals into calibrated electrical or digital outputs for demanding sensing applications.

The successful candidate will work closely with researchers developing and characterizing sensor devices and with project partners responsible for system integration. The work spans circuit architecture, transistor-level design, physical implementation, tape-out, laboratory testing, and dissemination of research results.

The position is expected to start on October 1, 2026.

As an Analog IC Design, your key responsibilities will be:

• Translate sensor characteristics and project-level requirements into electrical specifications and a CMOS sensor-interface architecture in close collaboration with project partners.

• Design low-noise, low-power analog and mixed-signal circuits in advanced CMOS technology nodes, including sensor biasing or excitation, precision front-end amplification, offset and flicker-noise reduction, filtering, data conversion, and digital calibration or control where required.

• Carry out the complete full-custom IC design flow from schematic and behavioral modeling through PVT, noise, and Monte Carlo verification, layout, DRC/LVS check, post-layout simulation, and tape-out.

• Develop PCB-based test setups and measurement procedures, bring up the fabricated prototype, and characterize the CMOS interface together with the target sensor devices.

• Document specifications, design decisions, verification results, and measurements; publish research outcomes and contribute actively to project coordination and technical discussions.

What we offer 

• A stimulating research environment within SDU Microelectronics, a growing section integrating expertise in analog/digital IC design, spintronics, neuromorphic computing, and energy-efficient system architectures. 

• Access to advanced facilities for design, characterization, and system prototyping. 

• Excellent opportunities for collaboration across SDU and with national and international academic and industrial partners in microelectronics, photonics, and quantum technologies. 

• Strong support for professional development through the Lecturer Training Programme and mentoring. 

• An open and collaborative research culture within SDU’s Faculty of Engineering (TEK), promoting interdisciplinary innovation across electronics, materials science, and artificial intelligence. 

What we expect 

Applicants should hold a PhD in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a closely related field (the degree should have been completed within the last 6 years at most):

• Strong expertise in analog and mixed-signal CMOS IC design for sensor interfaces, with a solid understanding of low-noise and precision circuit techniques.

• Hands-on experience with full-custom IC design and physical implementation in an industry-standard EDA environment, preferably in 65 nm CMOS or a comparable process, including simulation, layout, DRC/LVS check, and post-layout verification.

• Solid understanding of noise, offset, mismatch, PVT variation, stability, linearity, and low-frequency-noise mitigation techniques such as chopping or auto-zeroing. Experience with data converters, digital calibration, or sensor excitation is an advantage.

• Experience with at least one IC tape-out and laboratory characterization of fabricated silicon.

• A strong publication record and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment is expected.

All candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written English skills, along with very good communication and collaboration abilities.

Workplace description 

The successful candidate will join SDU Microelectronics, a dynamic and expanding section at the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IME). The section conducts internationally recognized research in integrated circuits, spintronics, photonics, and neuromorphic computing, and plays a central role in SDU’s ambition to be a national and European hub for semiconductor and chip innovation. 

Further information 

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Farshad Moradi (moradi@sdu.dk / email), Head of the SDU Microelectronics section and Associate Professor Hooman Farkhani (farkhani@sdu.dk / email), Deputy Head of SDU Microelectronics. 

If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support.

Application

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include: 

• Motivated application.

• Curriculum Vitae. 

• Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (original and an official English translation).  

• Complete list of publications.

• Publications most relevant to the position.

• Summary and documentation of experience in teaching, if relevant to the position. 

• A research statement may be included.

• References/reference letters may also be included.

• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be password protected. 

SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application must be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file). 

The application deadline is August 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST)

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.  Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation. Read about the Assessment and selection process.  

Employment terms

Appointment as a postdoc is temporary for an initial two-year period, with the preferred start date of October 1, 2026. Extension may be possible depending on available funding.

Employment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level at the time of employment. Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state including the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for postdoc as described therein. 

Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, responsibilities, and qualification requirements. As an applicant, you are entitled to information about the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information will be provided during the recruitment process. SDU does not collect information on applicants’ previous salary. Further information on salary and taxation. 

Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.

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The University of Southern Denmark wishes its staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, is subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s).

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

The Centre for Formal Methods and Future Computing (FORM) at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Southern Denmark (SDU, Campus Odense or Vejle) invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in computer science with emphasis on the area of formal methods, in connection with topics that include (but are not limited to) computational complexity, distributed systems, human factors, logic, programming languages, or security. The positions can have a duration of up to 4 years. The targeted starting period is late autumn 2026, with room for flexibility.  

About FORM 
FORM is a new initiative, created with the ambition to lead the formalisation of key areas of computing in a universal repository of knowledge and tools verified by proof assistants. Our vision is to unlock the combined potential of humans and artificial intelligence (AI) for the rapid and reliable construction of digital systems, guided by rigorous mathematical foundations. Our current main instrument to pursue this ambition is the Computer Science Library (CSlib) in the Lean programming technology. CSlib is a global effort carried out in collaboration with world-leading stakeholders, and FORM is a key founding player in CSlib’s steering and technical leadership.  

Whom we are looking for 
We are looking for candidates who possess (or are nearing completion of) a PhD in Computer Science or Mathematics. An ideal candidate has a research track record at a high international level (reflecting the academic age of the applicant) and experience in theory, development, or usage of formal methods. 

Fluency in English is required.  

Hosting environment 
FORM is embedded in the Section of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Programming Languages (ACP), an elite cluster of research groups that fosters collaboration, research excellence, and quality education. FORM and ACP offer ample opportunities for collaboration, personal growth, and mentoring. The section’s current research covers a wide range of areas and topics that include symbolic AI and formal methods (logic, theorem provers, type systems, categories, etc.), concurrent programming languages (choreographic programming, session types, etc.), distributed computing (cloud computing, microservices, etc.), Dev(Sec)Ops, software engineering (software product lines), human factors in security and privacy, post-quantum and embedded cryptography, and quantum programming languages.  

 The section is part of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, and other research sections at the department are  

• Algorithms 

• Computational Science 

• Data Science and Statistics  

• Geometry, Topology and Algebra 

• Learning Experience Design  

Our department offers an inclusive and international working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and strong traditions for collaboration across research groups, departments and faculties, and with other organisations like educational institutions, municipalities, and companies. The degrees offered by the department include BSc and MSc degrees in Computer Science, a BSc degree in Artificial Intelligence, and an MSc degree in Data Science. More information about the department can be found at https://imada.sdu.dk/.  

Application deadline: 16 August 2026 at 23:59 hours local Danish time

Please see the full call, including how to apply, on www.sdu.dk