RE-ADVERTISEMENT: Academic Employee (PhD level lab manager) in Optical Spectroscopy and Materials

Spearheaded by the intelligent Advanced Materials group, the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University is seeking applications for an academic employee (AC-TAP) to manage the optical spectroscopy laboratories.
Expected start date and duration of employment
Start date is between 15 July 2024 and 1 August 2024. The position is a permanent position. The position is funded until 31.12.2027 through a Villum Investigator grant to Prof. Dr. Anja-Verena Mudring, Head of the intelligent Advanced Materials group.
Job description
The candidate is expected to:

• Maintain and manage optical spectroscopy equipment, such as (1) solid state and solution, temperature- and environment-controlled photo- and electroluminescence spectrometers operating from the UV to NIR, (2) UV/Vis/NIR absorption spectrometers, (3) cyclic voltammetry, (4) spectroelectrochemical measurement setups, (5) Infrared and (6) Raman spectrometers.
• Carry out optical characterization including sample preparation, measurement and data analysis.
• Train, assist and support users in experiments and data analysis.
• Support the experimental laboratories associated with the optical spectroscopy equipment.
• Assist in the preparation of luminescent materials incl. Nanoparticles.

Your profile
The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of photophysical and -chemical processes in materials, and a strong background in operating photophysical characterization instrumentation (instrument control software, data collection and evaluation). Experience with characterization of optical properties through advanced photoluminescence spectroscopy is mandatory. Experience with other analytical techniques such as thermal analysis (DTA, TGA, DSC) and surface characterization methods such as XPS, ellipsometry as well as preparation of luminescent materials or devices such as light emitting sources (OLEDS, LEDs) or (organic) solar cells are a strong advantage.

The candidate should hold a PhD in chemistry, materials science & engineering or an equivalent domain.

As a person you are independent, reliable and possess good communication and interpersonal skills. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.
Who we are
The Institute of Biological and Chemical Engineering (BCE) has strong research sections in Environmental Engineering and Materials & Process Engineering. Close collaboration with our neighboring Departments (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Molecular Biology & Genetics, iNano, Biosciences, Food, Agroecology, and Chemistry) is a natural part of our culture. The successful applicant will be working at the intelligent Advanced Materials unit in the field of Materials Science & Engineering and will produce and disseminate knowledge and research results. The intelligent Advanced Materials group headed by Prof. Dr. Anja-Verena Mudring is currently being built up with financial support of the Aarhus University Research, Villum, Novo Nordisk, Carlsberg, and Danish Independent Research foundations. Translation of results into solving relevant societal challenges and contributing to the Green Transition is a highly prioritized part of our work.
What we offer

• An internationally competitive research environment with new, state-of-the laboratories and equipment
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a work environment encouraging lively, open and critical discussion
• a workplace characterised by professionalism and a healthy life-work integration.

Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is at Åbogade 40, 8200 Aarhus N, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with affiliated institutions.
Contact information
For further information, please contact: Anja Verena Mudring, Professor, Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, [email protected].

Deadline
Applications must be received no later than 8 May 2024.

Formalities and salary range
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Previously submitted applications will be taken into consideration unless they are withdrawn.

Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/

Department: BCE-Proc.Mat.Eng.-Åbogade 40/Process and Materials Engineering

Deadline: 08 May 2024

Location: Aarhus N Åbogade 40A