The Centre for Nano Optics (www.sdu.dk/nano-optics) at the Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, in Odense seeks outstanding candidates to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in the research and teaching area of experimental nano-optics. The position is available from March 2021.

The initial appointment is for a period of 4 years with the prospect of a performance-based advancement to a tenured position as Associate Professor. Promotion to the tenured status will involve a review by an international review committee. If the outcome is positive, the candidate will be offered a tenured position as Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark.

The successful candidate is expected to conduct cutting-edge experimental research within quantum plasmonics, preferably related to single-photon sources empowered by coupling to localized and propagating surface plasmon modes, by performing advanced modelling, nanofabrication, and quantum optical characterization.

The application material should include a detailed motivation and an outline of future research activities. In their applications, applicants should highlight their 3-5 most significant journal publications, detailing also their author contributions. Applicants who wish to be considered should provide a link to a fully-updated ResearcherID (www.researcherid.com). The application material should also include an account on supervision and teaching experience.

The prospective candidate should have a Ph.D. degree within the mentioned research area and documented research experience in the aforementioned experimental techniques. We expect a notable international profile, a strong record of research publications, and a demonstrated exceptional potential to excel in scientific research. We expect the candidate to actively engage in the development of the academic research and educational environment at the Centre for Nano Optics.

The candidate is expected to teach and instruct both graduate and undergraduate students as well as supervise bachelor and master projects. Furthermore, the candicate is expected to contribute actively to young-researcher education through supervision of Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers.

For further information about the position and research infrastructure as well as Centre for Nano Optics, contact Prof. Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi ([email protected]).

Application, salary etc.
Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the Faculty.

Conditions of employment
Employment as an assistant professor requires scientific qualifications at PhD level and is a 4-year position.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used. Shortlisted applicants will be assessed by an assessment panel.

Application procedure
The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying.

The application must be in English and must include:

• Motivated application
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Certificates/Diplomas (MSc and PhD)
• Information on previous teaching and supervision experience. Please attach as Teaching Portfolio
• List of publications indicating the publications attached
• Examples of the most relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication
• Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.

The application deadline is 01.12.2020.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

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