The Centre NanoSYD at The Mads Clausen Institute invites applications for a 3-year Assistant Professor position in the field of stretchable organic electronics and advanced X-ray characterization. The position is in Sønderborg, and the starting date is 1st of December 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

About the position
The research focus of the Assistant Professor position is to develop advanced in-operando microstructural and electrical characterization methods, and on the basis of this to develop improved stretchable organic electronics. In particular, this includes synchrotron X-ray investigations of organic thin films combined with complementary microstructural as well as electrical device characterization. Moreover, the position includes teaching and supervision activities at bachelor and master level, primarily within the engineering programmes at SDU in Sønderborg.

About the candidate
We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious candidate with a PhD degree in a field related to the topic, such as engineering, physics or chemistry, and with relevant postdoc experience. The preferred candidate has expertise in synchrotron X-ray scattering experiments preferably combined with experience in thin-film deposition, scanning probe microscopy, and electrical device characterization. Previous teaching experience is preferred but not a requirement, as the position will include participation in a lecturer training programme. Moreover, the preferred candidate has strong communication skills in English (written and spoken), can work well in a team as well as independently, and can quickly acquire new knowledge.

Research environment The successful candidate will be affiliated with the nanoscience centre NanoSYD at the Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, which is located at the Faculty of Engineering on the international campus in Sønderborg, Denmark. We offer a modern, inclusive, international and interdisciplinary working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition of international collaboration. See also www.SDU.dk/nanosyd.

Contact informationFor further information, please contact associate Professor Jakob Kjelstrup-Hansen, e-mail: [email protected]

If you experience technical problems you must contact [email protected].

Conditions of employment
The employment is a 3-year temporary position as Assistant Professor. The employment will cease without further notice at the end of the period. However, given appropriate finances, the opening an associate professor position is possible. Employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD education signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The filling of the position is conditional on the final approval of the funding.

The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.

Reference letterYou should state the referee's contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee's contact information.

Application procedure
The application deadline is 15th of October 2023.

The application must be in English and must include the following - the required forms must be found at the Faculty website:

• Motivation letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. 2 pages). Upload in the field called "Project description".
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae, describing research, publication and teaching experience, and including personal contact information.
• List of publications and maximum 2 examples of relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication.
• Verified copies of the official master's diploma and PhD diploma, both original and translated into English.
• Reference letters may also be included. You're welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.

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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