Professor in Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials, and Cellular Engineering – DTU Health Tech

The Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Department of Health Technology (DTU Health Tech), invites applications for a professor position in the interdisciplinary field of biomedical engineering, biomaterials, and cellular engineering.
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Department of Health Technology (DTU Health Tech), invites applications for a professor position in the interdisciplinary field of biomedical engineering, biomaterials, and cellular engineering. This position will play a pivotal role in advancing DTU Health Technology’s mission to promote sustainable healthcare solutions, improve patient outcomes, and drive impactful health innovations for society. We seek candidate(s) who are ready to develop and promote their research field while creating transformative solutions through research, education, and collaboration with clinical and industrial partners.

The successful candidate’s research should encompass one or more of the fields:

• Biomaterials Development: Leading the design, synthesis, and functionalization of innovative biomaterials that interact with biological systems for therapeutic, diagnostic, and regenerative applications. Research should focus on advancing materials that are biocompatible and promote cellular functions critical to improving patient outcomes.
• Cellular Engineering and Regenerative Medicine: Pioneering new approaches to understand and harness cellular responses to engineered biomaterials. This includes developing bioactive scaffolds, encapsulation techniques, and advanced tissue-engineering solutions to support tissue growth, repair, and regeneration in ways that improve health outcomes and enhance quality of life.
• Nano- and Micro-scale Engineering for Biomedical Applications: Conducting research at the nano- and microscale to create next-generation solutions in targeted drug delivery, biosensing, and personalized medicine. Applicants should possess expertise in creating biomaterials with precise features that enable better diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities, addressing key clinical needs.

Candidates must demonstrate an internationally recognized research profile, an outstanding publication record, and leadership in generating both fundamental knowledge and applied innovation within interdisciplinary, cross-sector research. The successful candidate will foster DTU Health Technology’s commitment to advancing foundational science and driving collaboration across academia, healthcare, and industry, with the ambition of translating research insights into impactful clinical and commercial solutions.

We invite applications from individuals committed to pioneering advancements in biomedical engineering, biomaterials, and or cellular engineering, with a clear vision for advancing the DTU Health Tech mission of improving human health and societal well-being through technological innovation.

Responsibilities and qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment, relative to the relevant career level. A university degree and a doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Applicants should show a clear commitment to interdisciplinary research.

You hold a PhD in chemistry, physics, biophysics, or pharmacy, with internationally recognized expertise in biomedical engineering, biomaterials science, or cellular engineering. You strive to integrate advanced research and publishing activities with fostering collaborations and maximizing the impact of research results through engagement with external stakeholders. Additionally, you have a proven track record of securing research funding from both national and international programs. More specifically, you:

• have documented and successful education experience at all levels (BEng, MSc, and PhD) within a university’s study programs,
• are engaged in innovation and industrial collaboration, and the application of research results in commercial contexts, etc.,
• understand the importance of interdisciplinary research collaboration across scientific disciplines, particularly the technical and health sciences.
• are engaged in developing teaching curriculum within biomedical engineering, biomaterials science, and cellular engineering covering both fundamental and advanced aspects of the educational program.

You are expected to take a lead role in teaching at the BEng, BSc, MSc and PhD levels.

DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Documented experience and quality of teaching and curriculum development
• Research impact and experience, funding track record and research vision
• International impact and experience
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Jan Ardenkjær-Larsen, Head of Department, tel.: +45 4027 2775.

You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.dtu.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 January 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter) addressed to the President
• Vision for teaching and research
• CV including employment history, list of publications indicating scientific highlights, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/)
• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

You can learn more about the recruitment process here.

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.

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