Assistant Professor in Advanced Microscopy, Spectroscopy and Chemical Imaging

The nanotechnology centre NanoSYD at the Mads Clausen Institute University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a 3-year Assistant Professor position in Advanced Microscopy Spectroscopy and Chemical Imaging.

The position starts on January 1 2027 and will terminate at the end of the appointment period unless otherwise agreed.

The position involves research in advanced imaging spectroscopy chemical analysis and chemometrics. The Assistant Professor is expected to lead the development and application of advanced analytical methods that combine complementary imaging and spectroscopic techniques with quantitative data analysis.

Relevant methods include Raman spectroscopy nano-FTIR SEM-EDX X-ray fluorescence (XRF) FIB-SIMS advanced optical microscopy and nanoscale chemical imaging. These activities form part of the NANOCHEM research environment and contribute also to ongoing EU Interreg research projects where complementary microscopy spectroscopy and chemical imaging techniques are combined for multimodal characterisation of materials and complex samples. A key part of the position will be developing and applying chemometric multivariate and data-driven methods to analyse and interpret complex spectroscopic and imaging datasets.

We offer a challenging position in an international stimulating research environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure for advanced imaging spectroscopy and nanoscale characterisation and excellent opportunities for collaboration within SDU and with international research groups and industrial partners.

The successful applicant should have:

• A PhD degree (or equivalent) in physics engineering chemistry materials science or a related field
• A strong background in advanced imaging spectroscopy chemometrics or related analytical methods
• A strong academic record
• Good collaboration and communication skills
• Interest in co-supervising BSc MSc and PhD students

Following qualifications are preferred:

• Experience with Raman and/or FTIR spectroscopy
• Experience with nano-FTIR or other nanoscale spectroscopic methods
• Experience with SEM-EDX XRF FIB-SIMS or related chemical imaging methods
• Experience with chemometrics multivariate data analysis or machine-learning approaches for spectroscopic and imaging data
• Experience with writing research applications
• Experience in teaching and education

For further information please contact Prof. Horst-Günter Rubahn or Associate Prof. Jacek Fiutowski.

Application

Applicants are requested to forward:

• A letter motivating the application
• A Curriculum Vitae
• PhD diploma
• A complete and numbered list of publications
• Research portfolio
• Teaching portfolio
• Documentation of other qualifications with relevance to the position

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. AllPDF-filesmust be unlockedallow binding and may not be password protected.

SUBMISSIONGUIDE:Motivated applicationmustbeuploadedunderCover letter(max. 5 MB) Curriculum VitaemustbeuploadedunderResume(max 5 MB). All other documentsmustbe uploadedunderMiscellaneous documents(max 10 fileswith amaximum50 MBper file).

The application deadline is15. October 2026at11:59 PM/23:59(CET/CEST)

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied andonly shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment.Read about shortlisting at and tests may be part of theoverall evaluation.

Read about theAssessment and selection process.

Employmentterms

Appointmentasanassistant professor is temporary and foran initial3-yearperiod and the preferred start date isfrom1. January 2027.

During employment the assistant professorwillcomplete theLecturer Training Programme.

Employment asanassistantprofessor requiresacademicqualifications ataminimumofPhDlevelat the time of will bein accordance with thecollectiveagreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associationsfor academics in the stateincludingthe associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for assistant professor as describedtherein.

Salary isdeterminedin accordance withthe applicable collective agreement and based onobjectiveand gender-neutral criteria including the content of the position responsibilities and qualification an applicant you are entitled to information about the starting salary and salary range for the information will be provided during the recruitment does not collect information on applicantsprevioussalary.Further information on salary and taxation.

Personsemployed in the position may based on a specific individual managerialassessment be exempted fromtimeregistration also known as aself-organizer.

The University of Southern Denmark wishesitsstaffto 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 transferissubject toa number ofsecurity measures. Therefore based on information from open sources background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s).

Further informationfor international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visitWorkinDenmarkforadditionalinformation.

Further informationaboutThe Faculty of Engineering.