At the Mads Clausen Institute (MCI) in Sønderborg a position as a technician is vacant with employment starting October 1st, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. MCI, which is part of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark and located both in Odense and in Sønderborg, currently has more than 100 employees in education, research and innovation. In Sønderborg, MCI consists of the NanoSYD centre, the Center for Materials Analysis and Characterization (CMAC) and the Center for Advanced Photovoltaics (CAPE).

During the last years we have been in a process of constant expansion. To further strengthen our technical research and innovation activities within MCI, we are looking for a flexible and ambitious technician. As a technician you will be working closely with the lab managers to support the different units in-house in the fulfillment of various tasks.

The best suited candidate

• has a flair for working with young people and the ability to work independently within laboratories and workshops
• will be integrated part of the Sønderborg workshop team
• supports upgrades and maintains laboratories and research infrastructures operates and maintains laboratory and workshop equipment likes to be a sparring partner for colleagues, researchers and students.

Your profile:

• You are educated as an industrial technician or similar.
• You have the ability to collaborate closely with the team and execute tasks in time.
• You are detail-oriented, with a passion for technology and science.
• You are flexible, responsible, and driven by the will for continuous improvement.
• You are eager to contribute to a culture of quality, diversity and excellence.
• You are able to work in a multicultural environment.
• You can communicate in Danish and English.
• Experience with the manufacturing of parts by CNC milling is a plus.Experience with CAD design software such as NX is a plus; willingness to learn corresponding competences is, though, expected .

If you can see yourself in this profile, you might be our new colleague.

SDU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

Please visit: www.sdu.dk/mci for further information about the Mads Clausen Institute, and www.sdu.dk/nanosyd for information about the nano centre.

For further information about the position, and the terms of appointment, please contact Arkadiusz Goszczak: telephone +45- 93507637 or e-mail: [email protected].

Deadline for applications is 01.09.2026 at 23:59 o'clock.

Salary and employment terms
Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, responsibilities, and qualification requirements.

As an applicant, you are entitled to information about the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information will be provided during the recruitment process.

SDU does not collect information on applicants’ previous salary.”

Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Applicable organization.

Application must include cover letter, CV and certificate. All documents in connection with the application should not contain CPR number (civil registration number) – in that case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. Cover letter and CV can contain max. 5 Mb.

We recommend that you read how to apply before you apply.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success.

Location
Sønderborg, Denmark

Apply Before
2026-09-01T21:59:00+00:00