About the opportunity
The Mads Clausen Institute at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a position as Special Consultant in Microstructures, Process Engineering and Transmission Electron Microscopy at the NanoSYD Centre in Sønderborg. The position starts on 1 April 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. NanoSYD is SDU’s nano- and microtechnology centre supporting research, innovation, and educational activities through advanced fabrication technologies and specialized process expertise. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, optimizing, standardizing, and implementing advanced fabrication, characterization, and functionalization processes, supporting both academic and industrial activities including consulting. Emphasis is placed on establishing robust fabrication procedures for chemically functionalized sensor platforms and setting up and managing electron microscopes including SEM and TEM.
Salary and benefits
- Employment in accordance with the framework agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC)
- Salary determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement based on objective and gender-neutral criteria
- Access to state-of-the-art microfabrication and characterization facilities
- An exciting and international working environment with strong collaborations with academic and industrial partners
Who can apply?
- A relevant Master's degree, PhD, or equivalent qualification within engineering, nanotechnology, materials science, microtechnology, chemistry, physics, or a related field
- Extensive practical experience with cleanroom-based microfabrication and electron-based characterization processes
- Experience with fabrication process optimization, standardization, and technical documentation
- Experience with chemical functionalization, thin-film technologies, surface modification, or related processes
- Experience establishing reproducible procedures and quality-control methodologies
Required documents
- Cover letter (maximum 5 Mb, in Adobe PDF format, without CPR number)
- CV (maximum 5 Mb, in Adobe PDF format, without CPR number)
- Certificate (in Adobe PDF format, without CPR number)
When to apply
- Deadline for applications is January 1, 2027 at 23:59 o'clock
- Position is available from 1 April 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter
How to apply
- Prepare all required documents in Adobe PDF format ensuring no CPR numbers are included or that they are crossed out
- Submit the application through the official online recruitment portal before the deadline
Additional information
- For further information about the position, contact associate professor Roana Hansen (roana@mci.sdu.dk) or head of institute professor Horst-Günter Rubahn (rubahn@mci.sdu.dk)
- All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format and cover letters and CVs can contain a maximum of 5 Mb
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates holding an advanced degree in materials science, physics, engineering, or related fields with robust cleanroom and microfabrication expertise
- Professionals with direct experience in process optimization, standardization, and quality assurance within industrial or academic laboratory environments
- Researchers or specialists skilled in electron microscopy techniques such as SEM and TEM who enjoy working in shared research infrastructure settings
What should you think carefully about?
- Relocation to Sønderborg, Denmark is necessary as the position is on-site at the SDU campus
- Applicants must ensure all personal civil registration numbers are removed from submitted documents to comply with formatting guidelines
- The role requires managing multiple stakeholder relationships across both academic research teams and external industrial partners
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role provides an exceptional platform for technical specialists and researchers aiming to bridge academic research and industrial applications in micro- and nanotechnology. It suits professionals looking to deepen their expertise in advanced cleanroom operations, process scale-up, and electron microscopy within a leading European university setting.
Our take
This opportunity is strongly recommended for experienced microfabrication engineers and material scientists seeking a high-responsibility technical role in an international academic environment. Candidates without hands-on cleanroom or electron microscopy experience may find it less suitable.
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