Postdoc in in Vitro and in Vivo Evaluation of Energy Materials for the Gut - DTU Health Tech

We are looking for a person who can initiate activities within in vitro and in vivo models for the the gut and the metabolic pathways. You will be exposed to a highly multidisciplinary research field and you will be able to be active all the way from microfluidics development to cell/tissue models.
The ‘Drug delivery and Sensor (IDUN)’ section at DTU Health Tech wishes to employ a postdoc within the framework of our highly interdisciplinary activities supported by a Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge grant named ‘EMGUT – Energy Materials for the Gut’. We are here specifically looking for a person who can initiate activities within in-vitro and in-vivo models for the the gut and the metabolic pathways. This project will expose you to a highly multidisciplinary research field and environment and you will be able to be active all the way from microfluidics development to cell/tissue models.

Our section makes use of a toolbox consisting of among others, microdevices, various drug formulation technologies, micro&nano fabrication, electrospinning, coherent anti-stokes Raman scattering microscopy, 3D printing and in vitro and in vivo models. Currently, we are pursuing the vision of ‘swallowing your own doctor’. That is a device or solution that will be able to sample, sense and deliver in the gut – and for this, we need sophisticated in-vitro and in-vivo models.

Responsibilities and qualifications
We seek a person who is in line with our IDUN values and who is highly self-motivated and with a great flair for guiding students. You can see the greater picture of the section/department and align with the goals of the section. You enjoy the interaction with team members, students and collaborators, and create a positive working environment. You are motivated by both individual and team accomplishments.

You will be responsible for expanding our activities within physiologically relevant in-vitro models to evaluate devices and materials – specifically with respect to toxicity and drug delivery. This will include knowledge and work in centrifugal microfluidics, culturing of human cells, culturing of organoids/spheroids and materials/drug testing. Therefore, it is essential that you have solid knowledge and interdisciplinary experience in: oral drug delivery, cell culturing, microfluidics, and a general understanding of how to develop and implement new in vitro models for oral drug delivery.

Your primary tasks will be to:

• Planning and executing our cell-culturing activities using our centrifugal microfluidics platform.
• Explore and develop new ways to test devices and materials in vitro and in animals.
• Bring a pharmaceutical perspective to the development and implementation of new materials and devices for delivery. Teach and supervise BSc and MSc student projects, and be co-supervisor for PhD students.

Specifically, we are looking for a candidate that

• Has a pharmaceutical background and expertise
• Has extensive experience in oral drug delivery – preferably with devices
• Has experience with development and evaluation of in vitro as well as animal models for drug delivery testing
• Has demonstrated ability to attract funding
• Has good communication skills both in writing and verbally.

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 one year.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor, Head of Section Anja Boisen, [email protected].

You can read more about our department (DTU Health Tech) and our section (IDUN) at www.healthtech.dtu.dk.

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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 20 December 2024 (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 online", 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

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.

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