Laboratory technician
Aarhus Universitet (AU)
Spearheaded by the intelligent Advanced Materials group, the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University is seeking applications for a part time laboratory technician.
Expected start date and duration of employment
Start is 01.10.2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is funded until 30.09.2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities will be related to tasks in the laboratory and in connection with the NNF Recruit Project, Ionic Liquids as Crystallisation Media. In addition, there may be administrative tasks related to organising and maintaining a functional working environment.
The following responsibilities are expected in the position:
- Synthesis of compounds required for the research project in the wet chemistry laboratory.
- Analysis of synthesized compounds using available instruments including NMR, IR, DSC, TGA, XRD, polarimeters, elemental analysis.
Your profile
The candidate should be trained laboratory assistant or hold a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, engineering or an equivalent domain.
The successful candidate will:
- have practical experience in synthesising compounds.
- have knowledge of laboratory work from a similar position.
- be familiar with analytical techniques such as thermal analysis (DTA, TGA, DSC), NMR, IR, and XRD.
As a person you are independent, reliable and possess good communication and interpersonal skills. Your oral and written English skills should be at a high level.
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 28.06.2024.
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.
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: 28 June 2024
Location: Aarhus N Åbogade 40A
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