Research Assistant in Terahertz Spectroscopy (2024-224-05960)

Research Assistant in Terahertz Spectroscopy (2024-224-05960)

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production a position as a full-time Research Assistant in Terahertz Spectroscopy is open for appointment from 1.11.2024 or soon hereafter. The position is available for a period of 28 months.

Jobbeskrivelse
Department of Materials and Production(MP) is a wide-ranging research and educational environment at Aalborg University. The Department’s mission is to meet the future’s demands for new materials and production systems by directing the whole value chain from basic material understanding, materials’ applications in mechanical constructions, industrial production, and management. The department has several strong, international, and innovative research groups which comprise everything from basic science to strategic and applicable research. The activities encompass research as well as education within materials, mechanics, physics, production technique and industrial management and innovation. Benefitting the industry and additional collaborators several innovative and unconventional collaborations have been and are developed through interdisciplinary co-operations. Thereby, as an employee at the department you will become a part of an international research environment where focus is on innovation, knowledge sharing/building and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Research areas will be within applied optics, and more specifically, spectroscopic identification of materials using machine-learning assisted terahertz spectroscopy. Experience with terahertz frequency-domain spectroscopy in reflection and identification of materials using machine-learning assisted terahertz spectroscopy will be an advantage. The position will also involve some Python programming, remote control, and hardware interfacing.

You may obtain further professional information from Associate Professor, Esben Skovsen, [email protected]/ phone(+45) 9940 7484.

Qualification requirements:
The required level of qualifications is at master level within Physics, Nanotechnology or similar.

The application must contain the following:

• Cover Letter(a motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated).
• Current CV(including personal data).
• Copy of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and, if any, PhD) On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• Scientific qualifications. You may attach up to 5 publications(optional).
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like(optional).
• References/recommendations.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that subsequent to the deadline for applications the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact HR department by [email protected].

Appointment to Research Assistant may be for a period of up to three years. Reappointment may be made, but a Research Assistant can only be appointed to Research Assistant for a period of maximum three years. Further information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenhere.

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance's current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.

Ansøgningsfrist
2024-07-11

Ref. nummer
2024-224-05960