Do you see yourself thriving in a vibrant research environment where cutting edge technologies for healthcare are developed? We are looking for a skilled and experienced lab and project manager to contribute to the development of innovative health technologies and smart biointerfaces. You will be setting up and managing the new laboratory of the research line “optomechanical biointerfaces”, coordinated by Prof. Massimo De Vittorio, and you will be involved in managing projects in the research section IDUN, led by Prof. Anja Boisen at the DTU Department of Health Technology. IDUN is a highly cross-disciplinary research section with over 50 members that focuses on the development of micro and nanotechnology-based sensors, detection systems, and drug-delivery devices.
The new laboratory on smart optomechanical biointerfaces is aimed at producing cutting edge piezoelectric technologies for the body of humans and animal models: smart piezoelectric pills for drug delivery on demand, multifunctional implantable probes for the brain and skin piezoelectric sensors.
This is your chance to become part of a collaborative research environment where you can chart an uncommonly diverse career and make an impact on the health of people.
The job
Your role will be to help in a) training and supervising undergraduate and PhD students and postdocs in the newly developed laboratory, b) managing the equipment and lab, c) following all the phases of selected projects of the IDUN section (e.g. procurement, maintenance, reporting, etc…) and d) communication, including update of homepage and social media. The role also includes participating in the research team meetings, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring that all laboratory processes adhere to the highest standards of accuracy and safety.
The technical work includes performing experiments and being responsible for maintaining a clean and organized laboratory, ensuring correct and efficient laboratory workflows, stockkeeping and laboratory upkeep.
The project management work includes keeping track of the project deadlines (deliverables, milestones and reporting deadlines) and managing the budget in terms of financial flow and reporting.
Our expectations of you
You must hold a PhD degree in a scientific or technological field, alternative a MSc degree with at least two years of experience in an academic or industrial research laboratory.
Experience in a research environment and with advanced laboratory equipment is mandatory. The successful candidate must also demonstrate involvement in research projects and knowledge of project management. It will be an advantage to be able to communicate in writing and orally in Danish.
What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice on health technologies for the benefit of the community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer great flexibility in the position. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) or other relevant agreement.
The position is for 3 years and is a full-time position. The expected starting date is 1 April 2025 (or according to mutual agreement).
The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.
Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 6 February 2025 (23:59 Danish time)
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Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.
If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Professor Massimo De Vittorio at mdevit@dtu.dk
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Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
DTU Health Tech
With a vision to improve health and quality of life through technology, DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation based on technical and natural science. We educate tomorrow’s health tech engineers and create the foundation for new and innovative services and technologies for the globally expanding healthcare sector with its demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech’s expertise can be described through five overall research areas: Diagnostic Imaging, Digital Health, Personalised Therapy, Precision Diagnostics, and Sensory and Neural Technology. Our technologies and solutions are developed with the aim of benefiting people and creating value for society. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD Students, and a technical/administrative support staff of about 100 persons of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Anker Engelunds Vej, 2800 Lyngby-Taarbæk
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 06-02-2025;
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