Assistant Professor in advanced sensor systems

The Mads Clausen Institute NanoSYD Centre invites applications for an assistant professor position in advanced sensor systems including electronic noses. The position is for a three-year term and will commence on February 1 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

What we offer
The assistant professors tasks include teaching research and industrial consultancy.

The assistant professor will be involved in several projects related to the development of advanced gas sensors their integration into electronic nose systems and the industrial applications of these systems. The position will also include industrial consultancy activities related to developing electronic noses and teaching in Engineering programs. As an assistant professor you must develop your ideas and communicate scientific results in English.

What we expect
Candidates with a relevant PhD (physics nanotechnology microelectronics materials science) may seek the position. The assistant professor should preferentially have research experience in advanced sensor technology functional sensing materials (including the development of chemical binders) electronic noses and sensor integration (embedded systems/machine learning). Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the work the candidate is expected to have excellent collaboration skills.

Workplace description / Research environment
We are an international research group working in the field of sensors ( and we are seeking a highly motivated assistant professor to join our research team at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) located on the Snderborg campus. We offer a modern inclusive international and interdisciplinary working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a strong tradition of international collaboration. We aim to recruit develop and retain talented scholars who are committed to academic excellence and departmental growth.

Focusing on sensor development the group has access to an ISO 5 cleanroom and surface science laboratory facility for preparation and characterization tasks as well as a roll-to-roll facility for upscaling tasks. The research group collaborates with various national and international research projects and networks including partnerships with academia and industry.

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For information about the Mads Clausen Institute please see information about this position is available fromAssociate Professor Roana de Oliveira Hansen e-mail:

We will not accept email applications; all applications must be submitted directly through the SDU online recruitment system.

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Conditions of employment
Employment as assistant professor requires scientific qualifications at minimum PhD level at the time of employment. During employment the assistant professor will complete theLecturer Training Programme. 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 with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for assistant professor as described herein.Further information on salary and employed in the position may based on a specific individual managerial evaluation be exempted from time registration also known as a self-organizer.

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 and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.

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Application procedure
Applicants are advised to read theSDU information on how to apply.

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

• Motivation letter stating your specific interest motivation and qualifications for the research field (max. 2 pages). Upload in the field called Project description.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae including personal contact information describing the research and any other relevant information e.g. teaching experience computational skills etc.
• Teaching portfolio
• Verified copies of official Certificates/Diplomas (BSc MSc and PhD)
• List of publications with the most relevant publications highlighted.
• Up to three names and emails of researchers who can provide an informed reference letter at short notice. (Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.)

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

The application deadline is December 1st 2025 at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST).

The University of Southern Denmark wishes our 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 are subject to a number of security measures. Therefore based on information from open sources background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position.

About SDU and Snderborg
The University of Southern Denmark was founded in 1966 and is now a multi-campus university with more than 25000 students. SDU has more than 3800 employees and 115 different study programs in the humanities social sciences natural sciences health sciences and engineering. Its main campus is in Odense while the newest campus is in Snderborg the majority of students is from abroad.

Snderborg encompasses both a rural idyll and the pulse of a city center. Here you will find relaxing nature with beautiful forest and a long coastline which invites you to a variety of water activities. Still it is in many ways a distinct study city - from the student discounts on the cafs menu the shopping opportunities a festive nightlife to an active and exciting study environment.

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