PhD scholarship in Minimally Hydrogel Biosensors – DTU Health Tech

Do you want to change the world by bringing healthcare into people’s homes? If yes this might be a position for you. We are namely looking for a PhD student who is ready to explore the outer limits of theranostic implants.
If you are establishing your career as scientist and you are looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions, it is right here in front of you. In the BioEngine Group at DTU Health Tech you will break new ground at the absolute forefront of what is possible by developing minimally invasive hydrogels for in vivo biosensing.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your primarily responsible will be to design, develop and characterize hydrogels that can be used to sense a wide variety of biophysical parameters of relevance of human health. In more detail, we expect the following:

• A two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.
• A master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics or similar is required.
• Be excellent in establishing an overview and take responsibility.
• Ability to plan and carry out complicated tasks.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge or experience on the subjects of hydrogel characterization, cell studies and electrical measurements.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education.

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 appointment terms
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 3 years. The starting date is 15 August 2024 and the position is full-time.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Alireza Dolatshahi-Pirouz on email: [email protected] and phone-number +45 2785 7168.

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

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than the 27 June 2023 (23:59 Danish). 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:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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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