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PhD Scholarships in “live” electron microscopy in catalysis at the atomic-scale

Are you driven to observe catalysts in action atom-by-atom, in real time, under realistic conditions? Do you want to use state-of-the-art electron microscopy to answer fundamental questions at the frontier between catalysis, chemical, materials and quantum sciences?

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Postdoc in Peripheral Biomarker Studies of Depression

Within Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) sex differences in prevalence, symptoms, and responses to treatment exist and the treatment is often inadequate. As the diagnosis rely only on symptoms, biomarkers may serve as supporting diagnostic tools. Clinically, microRNAs (miRNAs) offer a great potential, as they are easy accessible.

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PhD scholarship in Human Navigation, AI and Neuroscience for Human-Centric Urban Mobility

The project will combine methods from transportation science, AI, computational neuroscience and behavioural experimentation. You will contribute to the development and empirical validation of models that explain how humans learn, adapt and stabilise navigation behaviour in urban environments.

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Postdoc Position with Novo Nordisk Foundation Research CO2 Center Aarhus University, Denmark

The successful candidate will conduct research on developing catalysts for bicarbonate conversion using electrochemical methods. The focus will be on designing the interfacial organic layer at the electrode surface to promote the selective reduction of CO2 to syngas or ethylene. In addition, the most promising processes will be scaled up using electrochemical flow cells. This work will be carried out in collaboration with other members of the Daasbjerg research group.

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Two postdoc positions in Thermofluid Design and Digital Modeling of Cooling Systems for Electrochemi...

The overall aim of the project is to design, optimize and digitally model the cooling system of a pilot-scale electrochemical reactor. The work combines physics-based thermal design and process-level system simulation with high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics and fast reduced-order and machine-learning models, so that the final design is both experimentally realizable and accompanied by a digital thermal model suitable for real-time prediction and control.

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Professor in Biocatalysis and Structural Biology for Sustainable Biosolutions

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRiGHT) at Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a position as Professor in Biocatalysis and Structural Biology for Sustainable Biosolutions. BRiGHT is a research centre with the overall mission of contributing to research, development, and innovation within discovery and engineering of novel biosynthesis routes and exploration of compounds suitable for a sustainable bioproduction and industrial applications. Your research leadership is of utmost importance, and therefore you are an empathetic role model that fosters and nurtures inspiring environments, e.g. by inclusion and openness. We strive for a decent work-life balance.

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PhD scholarship in spontaneous solid-state fermentation starters

Are you passionate about food and flavour? Eager to help tackle some of our most pressing global challenges? Excited by the idea of working and learning at the intersection of science, cooking, sustainability, and food culture in a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research environment? Then join us as our new PhD student in spontaneous solid-state fermentation starters! This position is a part of BRIGHT's mission- oriented Microbial Food research programme (“referred to as Mission 2”), which aims to build an AI-powered framework for the rational design of microbial foods that meet four targets: consumer acceptance, health, sustainability and scalability. The first phase focuses on two fungal chassis, Aspergillus and Yarrowia, characterizing more than 500 prototypes through multi-omics, sensory analysis, life-cycle assessment and safety testing. Predictive models for flavor, texture, nutrition and process scale-up are trained iteratively through active learning. The scientific scope spans strain engineering, adaptive laboratory evolution, solid- and liquid-state fermentation, sensory and consumer research, and pre-clinical and clinical evaluation of safety, bioavailability and cardiometabolic health, in collaboration with national and international partners. This project is a collaboration between the Sustainable Food Innovation Group and the Fermentation Cultures Group at the Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition. The Sustainable Food Innovation Group addresses interconnected food systems challenges—diminishing diversity, inequitable production and distribution, knowledge privatisation, nutritional depletion, blandness—through interdisciplinary research, product development, knowledge-sharing and creative public engagement. The Fermentation Cultures Group studies fermented foods as living biocultural systems, investigating the origins, evolution, and interactions of food microorganisms and the genetic and ecological drivers of flavour, texture, and functionality. As we get our new institute BRIGHT and its Microbial Foods mission up and running, we are seeking a PhD student to conduct an interdisciplinary project on spontaneous solid-state fermentation starters to support food science and innovation for sustainability. The job

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Algorithmic Software Engineer (GPU / Accelerated Computing)

Qpurpose is looking for one Algorithmic Software Engineer with a focus on GPU programming and accelerated computing to join our team. Whether you have just graduated from university or have many years of experience, this position offers a unique blend of classical programming and software development within a quantum computing framework. You will help design and implement computationally efficient algorithms and software systems, with a particular focus on leveraging GPUs and modern accelerator technologies. Currently the projects involve classical algorithms and software development. Over time, there will be opportunities to integrate quantum computing techniques into your work At Qpurpose, we collaborate with industry partners across finance, health and life sciences, meteorological prediction, and renewable energy distribution. Start date: As soon as possible Location: Odense, University of Southern Denmark Employment type: Permanent

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Professor / Associate Professor in Biomedical Innovation

The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health Sciences at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Professor / Associate Professor per 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a full-time permanent position. This initiative is a direct extension of Aarhus University’s Strategy 2030, in which research-based innovation and entrepreneurship are central strategic priorities. To strengthen the university’s capacity to translate research into innovation, the university leadership has established a number of new research and innovation positions across Aarhus University. These positions are intended to foster an innovation mindset throughout the university while generating tangible societal impact through research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. The primary focus for this position is research-based innovation. We are looking for scientists with medical research background who sees opportunities in collaboration with the strong existing research groups at Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital and leading international institutions. Questions about the position If you have any questions about the position, please contact Head of Department Thomas G. Jensen tel.: (+45) 2778 2805. Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 10, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. We expect to conduct interviews in the beginning of November 2026.

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PhD scholarship in Modelling and Optimization of Highly Viscous Bioprocesses

Through reactor engineering and biotechnological research mass transfer and mixing in modern production plants is optimized which today makes it possible to growth cells to high cell densities and thereby achieving high titers. This concentrated broth is often characterized by high viscosities making downstream operations such as filtration more challenging. In this present PhD project the aim is to understand and model the influence of process parameters on the viscosity. The examined process will be an industrial high cell density & titer, enzyme production process provided by the industrial partner which will be transferred to DTU Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Pilot Plant.

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Postdoc in advanced fungal microscopy

This position is a part of BRIGHT's mission- oriented Microbial Food research programme (“referred to as Mission 2”), which aims to build an AI-powered framework for the rational design of microbial foods that meet four targets: consumer acceptance, health, sustainability and scalability. The first phase focuses on two fungal chassis, Aspergillus and Yarrowia, characterizing more than 500 prototypes through multi-omics, sensory analysis, life-cycle assessment and safety testing. Predictive models for flavor, texture, nutrition and process scale-up are trained iteratively through active learning. The scientific scope spans strain engineering, adaptive laboratory evolution, solid- and liquid-state fermentation, sensory and consumer research, and pre-clinical and clinical evaluation of safety, bioavailability and cardiometabolic health, in collaboration with national and international partners. Filamentous fungi growing in solid-state fermentation systems represent a largely untapped resource for sustainable innovation in food, textiles, and biomaterials. Yet, these systems remain poorly understood at the level of structure and function. In liquid cultures, we are beginning to recognize that fungal colonies are not uniform entities, but highly organized systems with spatially distributed “labour,” leading to functional heterogeneity. Whether similar principles govern growth and differentiation in solid-state fermentation, where gradients, surfaces, and microenvironments are far more complex, remains largely unknown, but may be key to understanding variability in flavour, texture, and performance of fermented products.

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Postdoc in Thermal Processes in Power to X Technologies

In this position you will conduct research within CFD modelling, with a particular focus on the projects MetNH3Energy and ACE Water. You will be involved in both independent and collaborative research activities in Europe in close interaction with colleagues in the group and external partners in Denmark and Europe.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental Quantum Matter

The work is at the border of quantum simulation and quantum matter, and takes advantage of novel epitaxial hybrid materials. Candidates should have a PhD in condensed matter experimental physics, mesoscopic electron transport, or experimental solid-state quantum information science. The project combines nanofabrication, low-temperature measurements using a cryofree dilution refrigerator, low-noise and high frequency electrical measurement techniques, data analysis, and close collaboration with theoretical physicists. Scientific writing and communication will be in English. Inquiries about the position can be made to Associate Professor Saulius Vaitiekėnas (saulius@nbi.ku.dk).

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Algorithmic Software Engineer (Python)

Qpurpose is looking for one Algorithmic Software Engineer to join our team. Whether you have just graduated from university or have many years of experience, this position offers a unique blend of classical programming and software development within a quantum computing framework. You will contribute to impactful industry applications using classical algorithms and modern software engineering practices. Over time, there will be opportunities to integrate quantum computing techniques into your work. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about Python and building high-quality, data-intensive systems in a cutting-edge interdisciplinary environment. At Qpurpose, we collaborate with industry partners across finance, health and life sciences, meteorological prediction, and renewable energy distribution. Start date: As soon as possible Location: Odense, University of Southern Denmark Employment type: Permanent

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Postdoc in Precision Gas Fermentation

The concerns over food security and protein scarcity, driven by population increase and higher standards of living, have pushed scientists toward finding new protein sources. A considerable proportion of resources and agricultural lands are dedicated to feed to raise livestock or fish for human consumption. Microbial protein (MP) is a land-independent alternative protein source for animal feeds. In particular, 2nd generation MP integrates renewable energies, carbon-capture technologies, and gas fermentation, to produce sustainable proteins. Yet, the digestion of those proteins is often suboptimal, yielding the excretion of large amounts of wasted nutrients together with manures. The candidate will work on the optimization of the gas fermentation processes to produce highly digestible tailored proteins, reducing environmental impact and dependence on imported raw materials. The tasks are aligned with Pathfinder EU project Synfeed (https://synfeed.eu/), with a strong focus on stakeholder interaction, so the candidate should be effective in communicating results.

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Postdoc in Experimental Nanophotonics and Quantum Optics

The research group of Professor Maiken H. Mikkelsen at the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI), University of Copenhagen, invites applications for several Postdoctoral Researcher positions in experimental nanophotonics, nonlinear optics, and quantum optics. Professor Mikkelsen's group has recently relocated from Duke University to the Niels Bohr Institute and is establishing a vibrant experimental research program dedicated to understanding and controlling light–matter interactions at the nanoscale. By combining nanophotonics with advanced optical spectroscopy and emerging quantum materials, the group aims to uncover new phenomena or behavior arising from enhanced light–matter interactions, optical nonlinearities, and quantum effects. We seek outstanding, creative, and highly motivated candidates who hold a PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a closely related discipline. Applicants should have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: Nanophotonics Quantum optics and/or single-photon sources Nonlinear optical phenomena in subwavelength structures Ultrafast optics Metamaterials and metasurfaces

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Postdoc in Influence of environmental toxins in Parkinson’s Disease pathology

The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for all the in-vivo modeling by performing stereotaxic surgery in rats, behavioral analysis, postmortem brain histology for advanced microscopy analysis of neurons and glia and peripheral organ collection for cell isolation and immune profiling through Spectral/Flow Cytometry and/or RNAseq. You will be responsible for all data analysis.

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Associate Professor of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Fixed-Term, 4 Years)

You will conduct as well as supervise research on how neuronal circuitry is affected in brain disorders in animal models. For this you will implement advanced approaches such as single-cell transcriptomics together with in vivo circuit manipulation and other functional analysis to validate readouts.

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PhD scholarship in microbial food scaling

Are you passionate about food and flavour? Eager to help tackle some of our most pressing global challenges? Excited by the idea of working and learning at the intersection of science, cooking, sustainability, and food culture in a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research environment? Then join us as our new PhD student in microbial food scaling! This position is a part of BRIGHT's mission- oriented Microbial Food research programme (“referred to as Mission 2”), which aims to build an AI-powered framework for the rational design of microbial foods that meet four targets: consumer acceptance, health, sustainability and scalability. The first phase focuses on two fungal chassis, Aspergillus and Yarrowia, characterizing more than 500 prototypes through multi-omics, sensory analysis, life-cycle assessment and safety testing. Predictive models for flavor, texture, nutrition and process scale-up are trained iteratively through active learning. The scientific scope spans strain engineering, adaptive laboratory evolution, solid- and liquid-state fermentation, sensory and consumer research, and pre-clinical and clinical evaluation of safety, bioavailability and cardiometabolic health, in collaboration with national and international partners. This project is a collaboration between the Sustainable Food Innovation Group and the Microbial Foods Group at the Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT). The Sustainable Food Innovation Group (SFI) addresses interconnected food systems challenges—diminishing diversity, inequitable production and distribution, knowledge privatisation, nutritional depletion, blandness—through interdisciplinary research, product development, knowledge-sharing and creative public engagement. The Microbial Foods Group researches and develops microbially-driven processes through integrated and multi-scalar approaches within a planetary health perspective to reduce the environmental impact of our current food production system. As we get our new institute BRIGHT and its Microbial Foods mission up and running, we are seeking a PhD student to critically examine the conditions for successful scaling of microbial foods through investigating different scaling strategies in contemporary biotechnological food innovation.

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Quantum Chemist and Software Engineer (C++)

Qpurpose is looking for one Quantum Chemist and Software Engineer to join our team. Whether you have recently completed your Ph.D. or already have industry or academic experience, this position offers a unique opportunity to apply quantum chemistry and computational science to real-world industrial challenges. You will contribute to impactful industry applications using classical algorithms and modern software engineering practices. Over time, there will be opportunities to integrate quantum computing techniques into your work. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about Python and building high-quality, data-intensive systems in a cutting-edge interdisciplinary environment. At Qpurpose, we collaborate with industry partners across life sciences, materials science, energy, and advanced technology sectors, while maintaining close ties to leading quantum research environments. Start date: As soon as possible Location: Odense, University of Southern Denmark Employment type: Permanent

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Postdoctoral Position in Modelling and Optimization of Pyrolysis Plants with Integrated CO₂ Capture

The postdoctoral researcher will play a central role in the research and development activities of the project “Development of detailed models for the design and optimization of pyrolysis plants in interaction with CO₂ capture.” You will drive the development of a comprehensive, modular simulation framework that links all major unit operations in the pyrolysis value chain with downstream CCUS and PtX technologies, implemented in ECA Engineering’s existing software platform.

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Professor and/or Associate Professor in Dynamics and Advanced Mechanical Systems

You will join the Department of Materials and Production at Aalborg University, where you will contribute to strengthening and expanding the department’s activities within dynamics and advanced mechanical systems. The department covers a wide range of disciplines, from theoretical physics to production management, and the collaborative environment is influenced by this breadth as well as by the long-standing tradition for problem-based project work.

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PhD scholarship in assessment of health impact of microbial foods in vivo

Are you fascinated by how the food we eat shapes our microbiome and metabolic health? Excited by the prospect of designing pre-clinical studies that will help generate the evidence to justify the first human clinical trials for a novel food category? Eager to work in a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research environment tackling major food-system challenges? Then join us as our new PhD Student in Animal Nutrition and Host-Microbe Metabolism! This position is a part of BRIGHT's mission- oriented Microbial Food research programme (“referred to as Mission 2”), which aims to build an AI-powered framework for the rational design of microbial foods that meet four targets: consumer acceptance, health, sustainability and scalability. The first phase focuses on two fungal chassis, Aspergillus and Yarrowia, characterizing more than 500 prototypes through multi-omics, sensory analysis, life-cycle assessment and safety testing. Predictive models for flavor, texture, nutrition and process scale-up are trained iteratively through active learning. The scientific scope spans strain engineering, adaptive laboratory evolution, solid- and liquid-state fermentation, sensory and consumer research, and pre-clinical and clinical evaluation of safety, bioavailability and cardiometabolic health, in collaboration with national and international partners. Working with a team of microbiome and food scientist at DTU and abroad, you will help design and run murine studies that isolate the contribution of fermentation, biomass composition, and processing to the host-relevant nutritional and metabolic effects of microbial foods. The results feed directly into the design of the human clinical trials and into the predictive health models.

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PhD scholarship in engineering food safe chassis strains

Are you excited by the challenge of engineering fungal cells to become the foundation of a new global food category? Passionate about combining genetic tools with fermentation science to make food-grade chassis measurably safer? Interested in working in a rapidly growing, interdisciplinary research environment tackling food-system challenges? Then join us as our new PhD Student in Microbial Strain Engineering! This position is a part of BRIGHT's mission- oriented Microbial Food research programme (“referred to as Mission 2”), which aims to build an AI-powered framework for the rational design of microbial foods that meet four targets: consumer acceptance, health, sustainability and scalability. The first phase focuses on two fungal chassis, Aspergillus and Yarrowia, characterizing more than 500 prototypes through multi-omics, sensory analysis, life-cycle assessment and safety testing. Predictive models for flavor, texture, nutrition and process scale-up are trained iteratively through active learning. The scientific scope spans strain engineering, adaptive laboratory evolution, solid- and liquid-state fermentation, sensory and consumer research, and pre-clinical and clinical evaluation of safety, bioavailability and cardiometabolic health, in collaboration with national and international partners. You will work with regulatory and food safety experts and interact closely with strain engineering colleagues across BRIGHT and DTU, to attenuate biosynthetic gene clusters implicated in toxin production and to tune fermentation conditions that suppress secondary-metabolite formation. The engineered chassis and process variants you deliver will feed directly into the food prototype development providing a basis for next generation sustainable and healthy microbial foods.

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PhD scholarship in Machine Learning for Quantum Chemistry of Complex Reactions

Join a research environment focused on developing next-generation computational methods for molecular systems where standard electronic-structure approaches reach their limits. Many chemically important reactions, including catalytic and bioinorganic processes, involve electronic structures that change qualitatively along the reaction path. Describing such systems reliably is a major challenge for both classical quantum chemistry and future quantum-computing applications. This PhD project will contribute to the development of automated and data-driven approaches for building more robust computational descriptions of complex chemical reactions. The project combines ideas from quantum chemistry, machine learning, numerical optimization, and molecular modelling. The long-term goal is to enable reliable reaction-path datasets and reference calculations for systems with strong electronic complexity, including cases relevant to catalysis, energy conversion, and quantum-computing benchmarks. You will be part of an interdisciplinary research environment connected to quantum technologies and computational materials chemistry. You will be tightly integrated into the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) and collaborate with colleagues from Copenhagen University regularly, especially within the Algorithms & Applications team of NQCP, and with colleagues for the Pioneer Center on Accelerated P2X Materials Discovery (CAPeX) at DTU Energy

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PhD scholarship in fabrication of high quality BTO based low loss waveguides and modulators

This interdisciplinary PhD project will combine the fields of nanofabrication, material science and device technology to explore methods to process the emerging, ultra-efficient and high-bandwidth electro-optical material barium titanate (BTO) to fabricate light modulators of high relevance for photonic quantum computing and adjacent applications.

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Professor / Associate Professor in Clinical Innovation

The Department of Clinical Medicine the at Faculty of Health Sciences at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Professor / Associate Professor per 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a full-time permanent position. The candidate will be part of an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem at Aarhus University (AU). AU is currently strengthening its strategic efforts within innovation and entrepreneurship with the ambition of creating concrete societal solutions, spinouts and collaborations with established companies. This effort is a direct extension of AU’s Strategy 2030, in which research-based innovation and entrepreneurship constitute a central strategic focus area. With the aim of expanding AU’s capacity to link research and innovation, the university leadership has decided to create a number of new research and innovation positions across the university. The newly created positions are intended to help integrate an innovation mindset into the university culture, while at the same time producing concrete, visible impact and societal benefit. The primary focus for the position is research-based innovation as for example: patents, technology transfer, business creation and organisational and Public Sector innovation. We are looking for scientists with medical research background who sees opportunities in collaboration with the strong existing research groups at Aarhus University, Aarhus University Hospital and Regional Hospitals in Central Denmark Region. Questions about the position If you have any questions about the position, please contact Head of Department of Clinical Medicine Christian Fynbo Christiansen tel.: (+45) 9350 8854. Your place of work will be at Department of Clinical Medicine located at Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark. We expect to conduct interviews in November 2026.

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Senior Associate to the Quantum team (Venture Creation)

Are you motivated by quantum technologies and want to help shape the future of groundbreaking startups? Can you imagine being part of a vibrant team that scouts, supports, and accelerates the next generation of quantum changemakers? Then we might have the perfect opportunity at BioInnovation Institute (BII), where we are looking for Senior Associate to join the Quantum Team within BII’s Venture Creation department. Your Opportunity to Join BII! BII is a non-profit foundation established by the Novo Nordisk Foundation in 2018. Its mission is to accelerate research and startups to bring forward bold solutions that improve human and planetary health. BII supports collaborative, interdisciplinary innovation across Life Sciences and Deep Tech, helping transform cutting-edge research into viable companies so that new discoveries can deliver real impact for people and society.

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Biomedicine

The Department of Biomedicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Tenure Track Assistant Professor per 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a full-time position with a view to permanent employment as an associate professor. We are looking for scientists with a strong medical research background who see opportunities for collaboration with the established research groups at Aarhus University, Aarhus University Hospital and leading international institutions. The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme. The department employs approx. 600 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department's modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities. The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here. Questions about the position If you have any questions about the position, please contact Head of Department Thomas G. Jensen tel.: (+45) 2778 2805. Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 10, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. We expect to conduct interviews in October 2026

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Postdoc in “live” electron microscopy in catalysis at the atomic-scale

Are you driven to observe catalysts in action—atom by atom, in real time, under realistic conditions? Do you want to use state-of-the-art electron microscopy to answer fundamental questions at the frontier between catalysis, chemical, materials and quantum sciences?

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PhD in secure multiparty computation in quantum networks

The successful candidate will contribute to developing new cryptographic network protocols based on quantum resources. A particular focus is given to secure multiparty computation protocols where participants are not restricted to classical hardware, but may have (potentially limited) access to quantum resources such as entanglement. The goal is to use this entanglement in combination with other properties of quantum information – e.g. the no-cloning principle – to provide improved privacy in distributed computation settings. As part of the position, you will be expected to collaborate with other researchers from the CLASSIQUE Centre of Excellence at Aalborg University as well as researchers affiliated with the Centre for Quantum Communication Networks and Applications led by Simula UiB in Bergen, Norway. During the PhD studies, you will also be expected to perform teaching tasks – e.g. lecturing or project supervision – at the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

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PhD scholarship in Hybrid Quantum Algorithms for Computational X-ray Spectroscopy on Noisy-Intermedi...

The project will combine insights from quantum linear response theory, Krylov subspace methods, quantum phase estimation variants, and time domain correlation function techniques. The ultimate goal is to build computational frameworks capable of predicting X-ray spectra with an accuracy sufficient to support experiments in materials and life science, catalysis, and molecular chemical physics in general, while operating within the constraints of near term and emerging quantum hardware. In the long term, this can accelerate materials discovery workflows (design of batteries, catalysts, photovoltaics) and the interpretation of X-ray experiments probing the photophysics and photochemistry of functional molecules in life science.

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Group Leader/Associate Professor in live-cell in vitro analysis of cellular function and dysfunction...

As Group leader in live cell in vitro modelling, you will contribute to the department’s research and teaching environment and to the faculty’s overall research strategy. You will contribute to the development of the department both individually and in collaboration with others via your research of high international quality. You ensure that your teaching maintains a high academic and didactic standard. You possess professional collaborative skills and a broad academic network which you are able to bring into play in your contribution to the academic development of Aarhus University and its profile both nationally and internationally. Your primary tasks include: Developing of a successful research group in live cell in vitro modelling of synucleinopathies. Conducting internationally competitive research Publishing in leading international journals and disseminating research nationally and internationally in academic networks and to public audiences Teaching and supervision of Bachelor’s and Master's degree students and contributing to the development of new teaching activities Contributing to the funding by securing external research funding Supervision of PhD students and contributing to the development of the faculty's PhD courses. Participating in assessment and committee work at Aarhus University Actively engaging in the scientific and professional environment of the research center. You will report to Per Borghammer, director at PACE Questions about the position If you have any questions about the position, please contact professor Marina Romero-Ramos tel.: (+45) 6020 2749 . Your place of work will be at PACE, Incuba, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 82, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark. We expect to conduct interviews at the end of November.

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PhD scholarship in fabrication technology for advanced photonic devices

Advanced light-based quantum technologies require advanced photonic components with complexities in techniques, design and material composition. In this PhD project you will combine nanofabrication, material science with principles of integrated photonic circuits to fabricate devices for light-based quantum computing systems controlling photonic and neutral atom qubit operations. The development of this type of technology is crucial for the next generation of quantum operation and has great commercial interest. The skills and experience acquired during the scholarship will make you highly valuable for the semiconductor industry, and especially in the rapidly growing field of quantum technologies and data communication. The project with be closely connected to the qubit pilot lines at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Project (NQCP) which provides material stacks and design guidance.

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Professor of Pain Neuroscience

You will have joint responsibility for the development of the department's research and teaching environment, and you will contribute to the implementation of the faculty's overall research strategy.

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Analyst and Software Engineer (Python)

Qpurpose is looking for one Analyst and Software Engineer to join our team. Whether you have recently completed your Ph.D. or already have industry or academic experience, this position offers a unique opportunity to combine analytical modelling, computational science, and software development to solve real-world industrial challenges. You will contribute to impactful projects by translating advanced mathematical, scientific, and domain-specific ideas into computational analyses, prototypes, and reliable Python-based software. Over time, there will be opportunities to integrate quantum computing techniques into your work. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of analysis, algorithms, scientific computing, and practical software implementation in a cutting-edge interdisciplinary environment. At Qpurpose, we collaborate with industry partners across finance, health and life sciences, meteorological prediction, and renewable energy distribution. Start date: As soon as possible Location: Odense, University of Southern Denmark Employment type: Permanent

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Laboratory technician for CO2 capture research (maternity cover)

In this position, you will contribute to the development of technologies for a more sustainable future. At DTU Chemical Engineering, we work on innovative solutions that support the green transition, with a particular focus on CO₂ capture and utilization.

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Algorithmic Software Engineer (C++)

Qpurpose is looking for one Algorithmic Software Engineer to join our team. Whether you have just graduated from university or have many years of experience, this position offers a unique blend of classical programming and software development within a quantum computing framework. You will develop efficient, production-grade systems using C++ for computationally intensive applications. These include real-world use cases across industries, with future opportunities to integrate quantum computing techniques. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about performance, systems-level programming, and scalable algorithm implementation. At Qpurpose, we work with partners in finance, health and life sciences, meteorology, and renewable energy systems. Start date: As soon as possible Location: Odense, University of Southern Denmark Employment type: Permanent

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Postdoc in Pyrolysis and Biochar Research

If you have a strong experimental background in chemical engineering and want to develop your expertise within biomass pyrolysis and biochar research, this postdoc offers you the opportunity to work at the interface between fundamental research and industrial application. At the CHEC Research Centre, you will conduct experimental research using laboratory-scale pyrolysis equipment, work with a broad range of biomass and waste-derived feedstocks, and develop your scientific profile through independent research, publications, project responsibility and collaboration with industry.

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Postdoc positions: Pharmacoepidemiology and reproductive epidemiology

Two full-time postdoc positions are available from 1 November 2026 at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). One position is a 2-year postdoc within the pharmacoepidemiology group at Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine (CPPEM), Department of Public Health. The other is a 2.5-year postdoc within reproductive epidemiology based at the Department of Clinical Research. The two groups work in close daily collaboration and share research infrastructure, methodological expertise, and a commitment to high-quality population-based epidemiology using Danish and Nordic register data. Candidates may apply for one or both positions. Please state clearly in your application which position you are applying for or if you are applying for both Further information ADHD position: Assistant Professor Helene Kildegaard, hckildegaard@health.sdu.dk, or Professor Anton Pottegård, apottegaard@health.sdu.dk FEMME position: Associate Professor Mette Bliddal, mbliddal@health.sdu.dk, or Head of Department Rikke Leth-Larsen, rllarsen@health.sdu.dk

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PhD scholarship nutritional enhancement of microbial foods

Are you excited by the idea of using microbial engineering to build foods with better nutritional profiles from the inside out? Eager to work at the interface of nutrition science, genetics, and fermentation in a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research environment? Curious about how the design choices we make now will shape a new global food category? Then join us as our new PhD Student in Molecular Nutrition and Strain Engineering! This position is a part of BRIGHT's mission- oriented Microbial Food research programme (“referred to as Mission 2”), which aims to build an AI-powered framework for the rational design of microbial foods that meet four targets: consumer acceptance, health, sustainability and scalability. The first phase focuses on two fungal chassis, Aspergillus and Yarrowia, characterizing more than 500 prototypes through multi-omics, sensory analysis, life-cycle assessment and safety testing. Predictive models for flavor, texture, nutrition and process scale-up are trained iteratively through active learning. The scientific scope spans strain engineering, adaptive laboratory evolution, solid- and liquid-state fermentation, sensory and consumer research, and pre-clinical and clinical evaluation of safety, bioavailability and cardiometabolic health, in collaboration with national and international partners. You will work with computational biologist, microbial engineers and food scientists to use targeted strain engineering to improve the rate-limiting nutritional features of Aspergillus and Yarrowia food prototypes, including protein bioavailability, essential amino acids, and selected accessory vitamins.

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Fully funded Postdoc position in the Biology of Neuropeptides

The one-year postdoc position will focus on cellular neurobiology involved in neuropeptide signaling. The candidate is expected to use cutting-edge cell biology techniques, proteomics and super-resolution microscopy established in the host lab and spearhead an interdisciplinary, collaborative project.

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Associate Professor or DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Solid-State Fermentation for Micro...

DTU Chemical and Biochemical Engineering invites applications for a faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek an ambitious and talented candidate to strengthen our research and teaching within biomanufacturing and sustainable process technologies. The position is linked to the BRIGHT initiative but anchored into DTU Chemical and Biochemical Engineering About BRIGHT – The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT) is a major initiative based at DTU that aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. BRIGHT serves as a hub for academic and industrial partners working together to unlock the potential of bioproduction. BRIGHT focuses on three main areas: Sustainable materials: Developing bio-based alternatives to fossil-derived materials. Microbial foods: Innovating food production through microbial technologies. Microorganisms for net-zero agriculture: Creating solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture. The goal is to develop and scale innovative biosolutions within these areas, ultimately creating sustainable and competitive alternatives to fossil-based products and processes that can make significant contributions to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers across DTU collaborate with colleagues from other universities in Denmark and internationally, as well as with industry. A unique feature of BRIGHT is the introduction of a mission enabler, aimed at promoting promising projects and testing their scalability. This is achieved by integrating technologies and infrastructure in areas such as data science, informatics, cell factories, and fermentation.

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PhD Student in Effect of Amine-carry on CO2 Transport

You will investigate amine-carry over in CO2 produced in CO2 capture. Small impurities will be carried into the gas transportation system which include compression and liquefaction. The impurities will pose a safety and lifetime estimation risk to the system as they are very corrosive.

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PhD Student in Computational Molecular Design

You will contribute to the development of a platform for the design of novel materials to be used for sustainable energy technologies, such as CO2 capture, H2 storage and others.

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PostDoc Position: Bio-mediated conversion of CO2 from chemical capture agents

You will design and operate reactor systems for capture and conversion of CO2 flue gasses, while studying the anaerobic microorganisms catalyzing the conversion of H2 and CO2 to biological products.

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Postdoc in registry based cognitive research

The overall project investigates varibility in face recognition across a large, representative sample of the Danish population, with the aim of relating this to other measures of cognition through questionnaires and data from Danish public registries. The focus of the postdoc-position will be on contributing to the survey design, selecting appropriate registry variables that may index cognition, and planning and executing data-analyses across the entire project.

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Professor in Quantum Technology Based on Solid-State Quantum Systems

The position is broadly defined within solid-state quantum systems for quantum technology, with emphasis on quantum sensing and quantum information processing. Relevant systems include, but are not limited to, color centers in diamond and other solid-state hosts, spin defects, solid-state quantum memories, hybrid spin-photon interfaces, and integrated solid-state quantum devices. We are particularly interested in candidates who can develop experimental research activities connecting fundamental quantum physics with scalable quantum technologies. The successful candidate is expected to bring strong expertise in solid-state quantum systems. A central strategic aim is to strengthen DTU Physics’ capabilities in solid-state platforms for quantum sensing and quantum information processing, including technologies such as diamond-based quantum sensors, spin-based quantum devices, quantum interfaces, and solid-state systems that can enable future quantum networks, quantum processors, or advanced sensing applications. The new professor is expected to complement and expand current activities by establishing a strong solid-state quantum technology direction, with opportunities for collaboration across quantum optics, photonics, sensing, nanotechnology, materials science, electrical engineering, and industrial applications.

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Postdoctoral Position in Multiphysics Modelling of Bubble Transport and Electrochemical Processes in...

The position aims to reduce the CAPEX of green hydrogen production by developing a next-generation bipolar electrode cassette for alkaline electrolysers. One focus will be on geometry-driven bubble management.

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Postdoc in High-Throughput Sensory Science

Are you passionate about food and flavour? Eager to help tackle some of our most pressing global challenges? Excited by the idea of working and learning at the intersection of science, cooking, sustainability, and food culture in a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research environment? Then join us as our new Postdoc in High-Throughput Sensory Science! This project is a collaboration between the Sustainable Food Innovation Group at the Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT) and the Section for Design and Consumer Behaviour at the University of Copenhagen Department of Food Science. The Sustainable Food Innovation Group (SFI) addresses interconnected food systems challenges—diminishing diversity, inequitable production and distribution, knowledge privatisation, nutritional depletion, blandness—through interdisciplinary research, product development, knowledge-sharing and creative public engagement. The Section for Design and Consumer Behaviour at KU FOOD works with integrated approaches to food design, innovation, and sensory, acceptance, and behaviour studies with various groups of consumers. As we get our new institute BRIGHT and its Microbial Foods mission up and running, we are seeking a Postdoc in High-Throughput Sensory Science to develop novel large-scale sensory analysis methodologies and use them to generate sensory and consumer acceptance data on microbial food prototypes for sustainability.

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PhD position for 3 years in stem cell-based disease modelling of the hypothalamus

You will be part of an international interdisciplinary consortium project studying the molecular mechanisms of appetite regulation in human stem cell-derived hypothalamic in vitro models. You will, in close collaboration with several other project students and postdocs, investigate the intracellular pathways involved in receptor-mediated activation of human appetite-suppressing and appetite-stimulating neurons, using novel stem cell models of key hypothalamic nuclei.

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Postdoc in Strain Evolution and Engineering of C1-trophic Microorganisms

Are you passionate about sustainability and reducing environmental impact through biomanufacturing? Then come join us in advancing technologies for developing robust microbial cell factories and scalable bioprocesses that convert CO₂-derived feedstocks into high-volume chemicals. This multi-year initiative consists of joint efforts between multiple groups covering the entire innovation pipeline, from metabolic tools and design, strain engineering, process design, fermentation, downstream processing, multi-omics, techno-economic validation, and business development. We aim to establish new industrial routes for essential chemicals in a low-carbon economy through interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Postdoc position for Developing new and Stable Iridium based Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting

We are aiming at developing viable Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysers for water splitting producing hydrogen. Current technology works but relies on the scarce and expensive Iridium and a goal it therefore to further develop the technology making savings on the Ir-loading and at the same time enhance it stability towards corrosion.

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Postdoc in Plant Biochemistry

The use of fertilizers in current agricultural systems results in The field of biological nitrification inhibitors (BNIs) has gained increasing attention over the past decades as a promising strategy to mitigate fertilizer-derived greenhouse gas emissions in the global north and improve yields with reduced nitrogen inputs in the global south. Yet, despite more than 20 years of research, only a limited number of BNI compounds have been identified and characterized, and their precise mode of action remains largely unknown [8]. This lack of mechanistic insight hampers the integration of BNI traits into breeding programs. The project capitalizes on a newly developed pipeline for identification of new BNI compounds with comparable efficiency to the current marketed synthetic nitrification inhibitors. This project combines bioinformatics, biochemistry and molecular biology to elucidate missing biosynthetic enzymes to reconstruct complete metabolic pathways in yeast for bioproduction of biological nitrification inhibitors.

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Research Assistant and PhD fellow in Energy Metabolism

The University of Copenhagen is seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD fellow to commence November 15, 2026, or after agreement in the Clemmensen Group at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR), University of Copenhagen. The PhD fellowship is part of the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program. About Us The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research Center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative interdisciplinary research from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems, CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharmacology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease. You can learn more in the Executive Summary of CBMR's Strategy 2024–2028. CBMR was established in 2010 at the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and has been located in the Maersk Tower at Panum since 2017. The around 260 employees create an international, highly collaborative research environment across disciplines. Principal supervisor: Associate professor, Christoffer Clemmensen, chc@sund.ku.dk Start: November 15, 2026 Duration: 1 year as Research Assistant followed by 3 years as PhD fellow contingent on a positive evaluation of the 1st year.

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Associate Professor of Theoretical Physics

The Niels Bohr Institute announces the availability of a faculty position in any area of theoretical physics with an emphasis on paradigm-shifting science. The search is open to all areas of theoretical physics. The application process is a two-step procedure: applicants are invited to initially submit a short application consisting of CV and publication list only. The Niels Bohr Institute will then screen these and subsequently invite a subset of applicants to submit a full application.

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Full professor in Computer Science

Full professor in Computer Science The Department of Computer Science at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University, is looking to appoint a Full Professor starting April 1, 2027 or soon thereafter. We now welcome strong applicants in all areas of computer science for a new position in Aalborg or Copenhagen. The final application deadline is October 1, 2026. The Department of Computer Science has the following research groups: Automated System Verification and Validation Data Engineering, Science, and Systems Distributed Sustainable Software and Systems Formal Methods for Security and Privacy Foundations for Interacting and Computing Systems Human Augmentation and Collaboration Natural Language Processing Probabilistic and Symbolic AI Physical and Embodied Interaction Quantum Systems Analysis and Synthesis Systems Design & Development Practices Web Science and Engineering

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Postdoc in Experiments on Water Electrolysis and Water Purification for Electrolyisis

In this position you will conduct research within water electrolysis and membrane water treatment for electrolysis, with a particular focus on testing and modelling electrochemical cells and membranes for water purification. The work will be in particular focused on the projects CYCLOPEM and You will be involved in both independent and collaborative research activities in close interaction with colleagues in the group and external partners in Denmark and abroad.

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DIAS Fellow in Engineering within Organoid Intelligence

The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS) and the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) seek an outstanding candidate to fill a tenure track Fellow (Assistant Professor level) position in the field of Organoid Intelligence. The candidate is expected to start on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The application deadline is September 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) We are looking for a researcher with clear potential for research excellence who thrives in and is inspired by interdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to high-quality research in their field while embracing DIAS’s mission of curiosity-driven inquiry and interdisciplinary dialogue. The successful candidate should have a strong and promising research profile, with potential for attracting external research funding, and a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines. The candidate will be attached to both the Department and DIAS and should be prepared to engage in multiple and diverse research environments at SDU. Who are we looking for We seek a researcher with expertise in the field of Organoid Intelligence, capable of combining multiple disciplines, including Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Bioimaging. The candidate must develop their research career within the DIAS framework. The ideal candidate should: Drive internationally competitive research activities at the highest level of ambition. Publish in high-level peer-reviewed academic journals. Engage in various forms of research dissemination, including interdisciplinary research and dialogue. Play an active role in securing external funding, including both EU and Danish sources. Commit to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including participation in teaching, development of new courses, and supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on artificial intelligence, neuroscience, biochemistry and molecular biology, bioimaging, and across various domains, also in the framework of DIAS. Additional information For further information about being a fellow at DIAS, please contact DIAS director Sten Rynning at +45 6550 2193 or via email at director-dias@sdu.dk. For more questions about the position, please contact Head of Unit, Professor Nadimi at esi@mmmi.sdu.dk.

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PhD scholarship in Multimodal Quantum Materials Devices

Your overall focus will be to develop device platforms that allow engineered quantum superlattices to be studied by complementary electrical and structural probes. You will work experimentally with nanofabrication, 2D materials and electronic transport, and develop sample architectures that can be transferred between measurement platforms. A central goal is to connect the structure of a fabricated superlattice with its measured electronic response. You will work closely with researchers at DTU Physics, DTU NanoLab and external collaborators. Your primary tasks will be to: Design and fabricate chip architectures for quantum superlattice devices, including embedded contacts and electron-transparent regions. Develop transfer and stacking processes for graphene, hBN, transition metal dichalcogenides and charge-transfer materials. Develop device geometries compatible with low-temperature transport, TEM and surface-sensitive measurements. Perform electronic transport measurements and correlate them with TEM, SEM, AFM and related characterization. Develop open-surface sample platforms for nanoARPES and related probes with external collaborators. Establish reproducible fabrication and measurement protocols and analyse experimental data.

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Postdoc Position in Quantum Many-Body Scars

The Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University, invites applications for a 27-months position offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a new research project on quantum many-body scars.

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Postdoc Position with Novo Nordisk Foundation Research CO2 Center

You will conduct research on developing catalysts for bicarbonate conversion using electrochemical methods. The focus will be on designing the interfacial organic layer at the electrode surface to promote the selective reduction of CO2 to syngas or ethylene. In addition, the most promising processes will be scaled up using electrochemical flow cells. This work will be carried out in collaboration with other members of the Daasbjerg research group.

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DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Surface Physics and Catalysis for Sustainable Energy Solutio...

This position offers a unique opportunity to build a research career centered on the design, construction, and advancement of state-of-the-art UHV platforms for atomic-scale surface characterization and reaction studies. The successful candidate will drive innovation in experimental UHV techniques - integrating precision surface preparation, surface science-based characterization, and catalytic performance evaluation - to accelerate breakthroughs in Power-to-X (P2X) materials and processes.

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