Postdoc in Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy DTU Nanolab

This project is an interdisciplinary initiative focusing on developing and applying in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) to investigate the evolution of electronic band structures in functional photoelectrochemical systems.

The goal is to unlock fundamental insights with implications for solar fuel generation and next generation device design. Youll be part of a team pushing the boundaries of whats possible in in situ electron microscopy capturing the dynamic behavior of semiconductor materials at the nanoscale as they interact with light interfaces and chemical environments. We offer a collaborative research environment access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and a supportive network for scientific development.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You are required to have the following qualifications:

• PhD (or equivalent) in Physics Materials Science Chemistry or a related field
• Strong background in TEM and EELS techniques
• Experience with in situ or operando characterization methods is highly desirable
• Proficiency in data analysis and scientific programming (e.g. Python MATLAB)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Your overall focus will be to develop EELS to probe and map the band structure of materials under stimuli such as electrical bias and light illumination. You will work with nearby colleagues and partners in Denmark as well as abroad. Your primary tasks will be to:

• Conduct in situ energy and momentum resolved EELS experiments in a TEM to map the band structures of semiconductor materials
• Develop and optimize experimental setups for in situ measurements
• Analyze and interpret spectroscopic data using advanced computational tools
• Teach and supervise BSc and MSc student projects
• Publish findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences

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 terms of employment
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 2 years.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior researcher Shima Kadkhodazadeh (email:).

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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 9 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:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD in English)
• List of publications

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 state-of-the-art research infrastructure facility at DTU with approximate 130 staff members. DTU Nanolab operates and maintains advanced processing equipment within 1350 m² ISO class 4-7 ISO 9001-certified open access pay-per-use cleanroom a separate specially constructed building the centre operates eight state-of-the-art electron microscopes among them four Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM) two Dual Beam Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB-SEM) and two scanning electron microscopes (SEM); additional techniques include energy-dispersive X-rays spectroscopy (EDS) electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) and several TEM holders for in-situ heating/cooling biasing liquid and gas environments. The research at DTU Nanolab is aimed at the development of novel fabrication and characterization techniques for advanced materials in a broad range of areas.

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