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Are you searching for a position that will allow you to expand on your interest and experience in interdisciplinary research linking cell biology with quantum physics and instrumentation? Then read on. 
In the research group “MR by Optics” at DTU Health Tech, we are offering two postdoc positions with focus on intracellular nanodiamond-based sensing. We are a small and dynamic group combining optical methods and NV-centre based quantum sensing with cellular biophysics and cell biology. We would love to be joined by you if you hold expertise in optical physics, NV-centre based sensing, cellular biophysics or optical instrumentation.
Responsibilities and qualifications
We imagine that one of our new colleagues has experience in construction and/or operation of home-built optical setups, potentially with colour centres in diamond or other solid-state defects. We imagine that our second new colleague has experience with biophysics and nanoparticle sensors in biological systems, be it single cells or other biological samples. 
You will collaborate with other group members to study intracellular mechanics correlated with results of NV-centre based intracellular sensing. You are self-driven, creative, and has proven your academic excellence and/or scientific achievements. We also expect you to have a strong ability to conceive new ideas, take initiative and leadership, and secure progress of the experimental work. 
We expect you to:

• be motivated and dedicated to doing research of the highest standards, 
• enjoy working in a team, be excited about sharing your expertise with other group members, and be open to new ideas,
• share our values of scientific curiosity and creativity,
• be open and honest and conduct research responsibly,
• be excited about large challenges and enjoy solving them,
• have an extraordinary drive towards achieving groundbreaking results,
• enjoy scientific discussions and participating in thoughtful conversations,
• make things work and deliver!

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). 
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. 
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.
The period of employment is 18 months. Starting date is 1 April 2026, or according to mutual agreement. Both positions are full-time positions.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here .
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Group leader, Associate Professor Kirstine Berg-Sørensen (kibs&#64;dtu.dk ).
You can read more about the research group at www.healthtech.dtu.dk/research/research-sections/section-magnetic-resonance/group-magnetic-resonance-by-optics  and 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 15 February 2026 (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)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications 
• Two letters of reference

Please observe that we may conduct interviews on a running basis before the deadline.
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.

• Job Identification 6576
• Job Category VIP B
• Posting Date 01/12/2026, 06:41 AM
• Apply Before 02/15/2026, 05:59 PM
• Locations Ørsteds Plads, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK