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PhD Scholarships in 3D Bioprinting - DTU Health Tech

Lyngby-Taarbæk

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 .

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.

Indrykket:03/09/2025

Ansøgningsfrist: 30/11/2025

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PhD Scholarships in 3D Bioprinting - DTU Health Tech

Lyngby-Taarbæk

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.

Indrykket:02/10/2025

Ansøgningsfrist: 30/11/2025

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PhD Position in AI-Guided Degradomics and Protease Systems Biology - DTU Bioengineering

Lyngby-Taarbæk

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.

Indrykket:03/10/2025

Ansøgningsfrist: 30/11/2025

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PhD scholarship in Optical Frequency Combs for Spectroscopy - DTU Electro

Lyngby-Taarbæk

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.

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Ansøgningsfrist: 01/12/2025

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PhD scholarship in Silicon Carbide on Insulator Devices for Quantum Applications - DTU Electro

Lyngby-Taarbæk

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.

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PhD scholarship in Application of SiC Frequency Combs for Optical Communication Systems - DTU Electro

Lyngby-Taarbæk

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.

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PhD scholarship in Integrated Laser System on SiCOI Platform - DTU Electro

Lyngby-Taarbæk

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.

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PhD scholarship in Photonic Integrated Circuits on SiCOI Platform - DTU Electro

Lyngby-Taarbæk

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. arrayed waveguide gratings (AWGs) and optical frequency combs (OFCs), and their monolithic integration for applications in classical as well as 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 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 5 months at Accelink Denmark and at 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 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 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.

Based on our pioneering work on SiCOI OFCs, this project aims at monolithically integrating OFC with AWG on SiCOI. The project will among others consist of the following tasks:

  • Design OFC and AWG according to standards of optical communication by using commercial software;
  • Study different mechanics to align the output of OFCs and working wavelengths of AWGs, and apply them correspondingly for different applications;
  • Evaluate different SiCOI materials;
  • Fabricate SiCOI devices using CMOS compatible processing;
  • Integrate different devices monolithically on SiCOI;
  • Character, optimize and evaluate the performance of devices and circuits for the later prototyping and applications.

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 5 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.

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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.

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PhD scholarship in advanced electrochemical diagnostics of redox flow battery reactors - DTU Energy

Lyngby-Taarbæk

We are looking for a motivated and creative candidate to fill a position as a PhD student as part of the MSCA Doctoral Network “SPACER” (Shaping Porous Electrode Architecture to Improve Current Density and Energy Efficiency in Redox Flow Batteries). SPACER aims to develop new architectures for porous electrodes to improve the power density and energy efficiency of redox flow batteries (RFB), enabling affordable and durable long-duration energy storage. The approach is to use hierarchical structures, i.e., complex material layers that can be optimized to specific battery chemistries and flow phenomena from the microscale up. The developed technologies will be validated in half-cells and full working batteries at industrial partners at TRL 6.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your task will be to use electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and other complimentary characterisation techniques to provide holistic and detailed performance characterisation of new hierarchical porous carbon electrodes developed in the network. You will leverage advanced data analysis methods such as Distribution of Diffusion Times to obtain insight into mass transfer and microstructural effects in the new generation of electrodes. The project will be carried out in collaboration with network partners, requiring 3-6 months of secondments abroad.

You will have the opportunity to work as part of an international, interdisciplinary team of 17 doctoral candidates, based at universities and industrial firms throughout Europe. You will be supported by two mentors within the SPACER project and will have multiple opportunities to participate in professional and personal development training. Through your work you will gain a unique skill set at the interface between modelling and prototyping of electrode materials, including characterization of electrodes using spectroscopical and electrochemical techniques at different levels from micro-scale to macro-scale. 

You are expected to finish the project with a PhD thesis and to disseminate the results through patents (if applicable), publications in peer-reviewed journals, and presentations at international conferences.

In accordance with the European Union’s funding rules for doctoral networks, applicants must NOT yet have a PhD.

You must have:

  • A Master’s degree and/or BSc degrees in Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related disciplines.
  • An aptitude for experimental research and data analysis.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are prerequisites.

Additionally, experience with programming and/or mathematical modelling is an advantage.

Due to the MSCA mobility requirement, you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.

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. The anticipated starting date is 1 April 2026.

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. Johan Hjelm (johh@dtu.dk ). Please note that applications sent by email will not be considered.

You can read more about DTU Energy at www.energy.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
  • Personal statement on future career goals
  • Letter of recommendation (optional)
  • Names and contact details of two 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.

The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage (DTU Energy) focuses on research and development of functional materials, components, and systems for sustainable energy technologies. The technologies include fuel cells, electrolysis, power-to-x, batteries, and carbon capture. The research is based on strong competences on electrochemistry, atomic scale and multi-physics modelling, autonomous materials discovery, materials processing, and structural analyses. We also focus on educating engineering students at all levels, ranging from BSc, MSc, PhD to lifelong learning students. We have about 300 dedicated employees. Read more about us at www.energy.dtu.dk  

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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.

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Laboratory Technician - Immunology - DTU Health Tech

Lyngby-Taarbæk

DTU and Lonza is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join its Early Development Services team based in Cambridge as part of a three-year project focused on advancing in silico immunogenicity prediction models. This is a lab-based, delivery-focused role for an exceptional experimentalist with a strong foundation in human immunology and cell-based bioassays.

The ideal candidate will combine rigorous attention to detail and high-quality data generation with a creative, problem-solving mindset. The role is well-suited to candidates at various career stages — including those coming from an industrial immunology background ready to apply their expertise in a fast-paced, translational setting.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams across the Lonza and DTU sites, contributing to the development of cutting-edge immunology platforms and predictive tools.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilise and develop existing assay platforms to assess the immune response to therapeutic molecules.
  • Isolation, banking and characterisation of human PBMC (peripheral blood mononuclear cells)
  • Improvement/development of assay platforms
  • Data-interpretation, reporting and evaluation
  • Performing lab and area inspections to maintain high levels of quality and safety. Contribute to lab cleaning rota and Operational Excellence initiatives.
  • Effectively communicate with external customers and internal stakeholders across departments and sites.
  • Provide mentoring and training to junior members of the team.

What we need you to have:

  • Bachelor/Academy Profession or higher Degree in Biological Sciences/Immunology[AS3] 
  • Expertise in human immunology, primary immune cell culture and cell-based assays
  • Previous experience with PBMC and/or primary immune cell culture in in vitro assays using excellent aseptic technique. Knowledge to identify and troubleshoot issues with cell profiles and performance. Leads in maintaining and improving cell quality and process
  • Experience with immunological techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISpot/FluoroSpot, Luminex, ELISA or live cell imaging to assess immune cell function
  • Creative problem solving / trouble shooting activities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Excellent record keeping and attention to detail

Nice to have:

  • Master’s degree/PhD or equivalent experience in Biological Sciences/Immunology[AS4] 
  • An interest and some experience in bioinformatics tool
  • Understanding of human immunology and bioassay development
  • Relevant industry or research experience

Salary and appointment terms
For the job you will be hired at DTU, but in the job you will mainly be working in the Lonza lab in Cambridge, UK.

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC), or accordance with the Danish OAO-S Joint Agreement and the organization agreement for Office Clerks, Laboratory Technicians and IT staff (HK/stat).

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Monday 1 December 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Morten Nielsen, morni@dtu.dk  or Michale Hodskinson, michael.hodskinson@lonza.com .

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.

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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.

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Indrykket:23/10/2025

Ansøgningsfrist: 01/12/2025

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Process Engineers (2) - DTU Nanolab

Lyngby-Taarbæk

DTU Nanolab is one of the largest fair access micro- and nano-fabrication facilities in Europe and we are currently expanding our cleanroom facility. In our cleanroom facility we work with state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication technology for both research and small-scale production. Research and production are typically related to photonics, MEMS/NEMS and quantum technology. 

As a process engineer you will be part of the Fabrication Support team at DTU Nanolab. You will advise students and other users on process related topics, and you will train users to use advanced semiconductor fabrication systems in the cleanroom. You will also work with industry partners that wish to realize micromachined devices in our facility. In this case you will design and execute fabrication processes necessary to realize the customer device.

The job
A significant part of your working day will be spent in the DTU Nanolab cleanroom. We are looking for a person who already has substantial experience in advanced micro-fabrication in a cleanroom environment. You should enjoy helping and teaching students and other facility users to operate advanced tools. You have great attention to detail and a structured approach to developing and fine-tuning micro-device fabrication processes.

Our expectations of you
We expect that you have a master or PhD in engineering, physics or similar technical relevant. We also expect that you are already skilled in essential micro fabrication techniques such as:

  • UV lithography
  • Thin film deposition
  • Deep reactive ion etching
  • Scanning electron microscopy

We also expect that you:

  • Can work independently on given tasks
  • Will systematically document process development results
  • Enjoy working on projects with the rest of the team
  • Have excellent communication skills in English
  • Can work in an environment where it can be necessary to wear specialized safety and protective equipment.
  • Can respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations, including evacuation in case of alarms.
  • Is able to perform tasks that require work while standing up and mobility for longer periods.
  • Is mentally able to handle work with potentially hazardous chemicals and gases in accordance with our mandatory safety procedures.

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in a very international environment. A job where you will work with state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication equipment. The Technical University of Denmark is a leading university in Northen Europe, and our facility is among the largest and most advanced fair access facilities in Europe. Please notice this is not a research position, it is a technical position with emphasis on user assistance and customer fabrication orders.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). 

The position is a full-time position. Starting date is 1st of January 2026 (or according to mutual agreement).

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Sunday, 23 November 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Head of Fabrication Support, Thomas Pedersen on +45 4525 5833 or thope@dtu.dk .

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 Nanolab is a common infrastructure and research facility located at and fully owned by the Technical University of Denmark, DTU. The core facilities consist of a large cleanroom and a state-of-the-art electron microscopy center inaugurated in 2007. The research activities carried out at DTU Nanolab span from nano- and microfabrication with Silicon-based materials, carbon and polymers to the highly sophisticated analysis of nanoscale materials in hard and soft matter. Since 2018, DTU Nanolab is extended to provide expertise in soft matter from small molecule complexes to biological cells.

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.

Indrykket:24/10/2025

Ansøgningsfrist: 23/11/2025

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