Research Assistant within Raman-based Therapeutic Drug Monitoring DTU Health Tech

In the IDUN research section at DTU Health Tech we are currently looking for a Research Assistant for investigation of user and purchaser needs for the medical devices aimed at Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM). Within the framework of our European Innovation Council (EIC) grant Automated Clinical Platform for Personalized Antibiotherapy in Critical Units Based on Surface Enhancement Raman Spectroscopy (ACU-SERS) the overall ambition is to develop and mature the new medico devices for therapeutic drug monitoring of patients in treatment for sepsis at the intensive care unit.

In the IDUN research section we have solid empirical experience in designing producing and testing sensing devices based on Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS). These activities were initiated more than 10 years ago when we developed a so-called nanopillar SERS substrate that we now use in a range of applications.

We offer a highly creative collaborative and ambitious work environment. This project will be part of the IDUN research section led by Prof. Anja Boisen at Department of Health Technology (DTU Health Tech). IDUN is a cross-disciplinary research section with over 50 members that focuses on development of micro and nanotechnology-based sensors detection systems drug delivery and sampling devices as well as energy materials for the gut.

The job
As a Research Assistant you will work in close collaboration with researchers involved in our EIC funded project on Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM). You will be part of an international multidisciplinary and highly ambitious team where activities move at a fast pace and where close interaction between technical development and market strategy is essential.

It is important that you are structured proactive and comfortable engaging with external stakeholders. Experience with business development market analysis and healthcare innovation is highly relevant. Familiarity with medical devices or in vitro diagnostics is considered an advantage.

You will be expected to interact with clinical collaborators at Rigshospitalet including clinicians and hospital staff as well as other external stakeholders such as hospital purchasing decision makers and reimbursement experts. The position offers the opportunity to gain hands on experience in market validation stakeholder engagement and early-stage commercialization of a medical device in a hospital setting.

Below is a selection of your primary areas of responsibility:

• Conduct structured interviews with clinicians to assess needs related to therapeutic drug monitoring
• Identify and engage relevant hospital stakeholders including purchasing decision makers
• Support mapping of the pathway to market including customer segmentation and potential market size estimation
• Contribute to analysis of reimbursement pathways across selected European markets
• Assist in preparation of business cases and material for external partners and advisors
• Support coordination with collaborators and documentation of findings

Our expectations of you
We seek a highly motivated and ambitious person with a curious and proactive mindset. You most likely have a background in engineering health sciences business innovation management or a related field relevant to medical technology commercialization. The ideal candidate holds an MBA degree and candidates with a PhD are also welcome particularly if combined with an interest in translational research and commercialization.

You are structured and analytical with a strong interest in healthcare innovation and market access. Experience with business development stakeholder engagement market analysis or early-stage medical device projects is highly relevant. Familiarity with hospital environments in vitro diagnostics or regulatory and reimbursement landscapes is considered an advantage.

You are proactive and comfortable working both independently and in close collaboration with researchers clinicians and external partners. You are motivated by translating research into real world impact and enjoy generating structuring documenting and communicating insights from stakeholder interviews and market investigations. You are interested in contributing to the transition from research project to start-up phase and are open to taking responsibility for new tasks within your competence areas as well as related activities within the IDUN research section.

At IDUN our motto is bringing science to life. We value openness inclusiveness ambition collaboration and strong desire to make a difference. You will work closely with researchers across disciplines such as biology microfabrication pharmaceutical science and polymer science ensuring alignment between technology development and market needs. The project is highly interdisciplinary and we expect that you enjoy teamwork stakeholder dialogue and coordinating your work closely with colleagues across technical and clinical domains.

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research teaching innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer great flexibility in the the area of technical and natural sciences DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.

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

The position is until the 30 April 2027 and expected starting date the 1 June 2026.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 9 April 2026 (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 Academic Employee Yaman Göksel at or Professor Anja Boisen at.

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
DTU Health Tech engages in research education and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Techs expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques across digital health and biological modelling to biopharma technologies. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons 140 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 160 persons of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.

DTU For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europes leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europes global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13800 students 1600 PhD students and 6500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive evolving and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.