About the opportunity
DTU Sustain’s radioecology laboratory at Risø Campus is seeking a skilled and dedicated laboratory technician to join an international environment. As a leading European laboratory in environmental radioactivity and radiochemical analysis, it serves as the Danish national competence center for radioactivity measurement, waste characterization, research, and counselling. The successful candidates will take part in environmental radioactivity monitoring and R&D activities, focusing on practical laboratory work, sample analysis, and equipment maintenance. Two positions are currently available: a time-unlimited position and a maternity cover lasting up to one year.
Salary and benefits
- Salary and appointment terms in accordance with the OAO-S Joint Agreement and organization agreement for Office Clerks, Laboratory Technicians and IT staff (HK/stat)
- Negotiable salary supplements in accordance with DTU's salary structure for clerical employees or laboratory technicians
- A high degree of flexibility and influence on the planning and choice of action in your area of responsibility
- A diverse range of exciting tasks in a well-functioning team with good work-life balance
- Opportunities for professional skills development as an integral part of the organization
Who can apply?
- Ideally an experienced laboratory technician who feels at home in a laboratory environment, with strong hands-on skills
- Experience within radiochemical analysis, radiometric (alpha, beta, gamma, liquid scintillation counting) and mass spectrometric (ICP-MS and ICP-OES) measurement techniques is an advantage
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to communicate effectively with different nationalities
- High motivation to gain new knowledge and skills, with a flair for troubleshooting
- Structured, flexible, responsible, and able to prioritize tasks and coordinate work effectively
- Fluent in English and able to speak a Scandinavian language, or willing to learn one within the first years
Required documents
- Motivated application
- CV
- Exam certificates
When to apply
- Application deadline is Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 21:59 UTC (9:59 PM)
How to apply
- Open the online application link on the official careers portal
- Fill out the application form
- Attach your motivated application, CV, and exam certificates
- Submit your application no later than 13 September 2026
Additional information
- Open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to research in critical technology subject to security and export control rules.
- For inquiries, contact Head of Laboratory, Associate Professor Luca Zanini or Professor Jixin Qiao.
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…
- Experienced laboratory technicians comfortable in a hands-on research environment
- Individuals with specific technical proficiency in radiochemical analysis and mass spectrometry
- Candidates who communicate effectively in English and are either fluent in a Scandinavian language or committed to learning one
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is strictly on-site in Roskilde, requiring physical presence for laboratory work
- Applicants should verify if they meet the criteria for potential security and export control background checks
- One position is permanent while the other is a fixed-term maternity cover, which may impact long-term planning
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a technician looking to anchor their career within a national competence center. It offers the chance to engage in both routine monitoring and R&D activities, providing a stable environment for those seeking professional development and a healthy work-life balance at a leading technical university.
Our take
This is a strong opportunity for skilled technicians with a background in radiochemistry who value a collaborative, international research setting; those unable to work on-site or unwilling to learn a Scandinavian language may find it less suitable.
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