Postdoc in Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy - DTU Nanolab

This project is an interdisciplinary initiative focusing on developing and applying in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) to investigate the evolution of electronic band structures in functional photoelectrochemical systems. 

The goal is to unlock fundamental insights with implications for solar fuel generation and next generation device design. You’ll be part of a team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in in situ electron microscopy, capturing the dynamic behavior of semiconductor materials at the nanoscale as they interact with light, interfaces, and chemical environments. We offer a collaborative research environment, access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and a supportive network for scientific development.

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 2 years.

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Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Senior researcher Shima Kadkhodazadeh (email: shka@dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Nanolab at https://www.nanolab.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 9 November 2025 (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 

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 Nanolab is a state-of-the-art research infrastructure facility at DTU, with approximate 130 staff members. DTU Nanolab operates and maintains advanced processing equipment within 1350 m2, ISO class 4-7, ISO 9001-certified, open access, pay-per-use cleanroom facilities. In a separate specially constructed building, the centre operates eight state-of-the-art electron microscopes, among them four Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM), two Dual Beam Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB-SEM), and two scanning electron microscopes (SEM); additional techniques include energy-dispersive X-rays spectroscopy (EDS), electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), and several TEM holders for in-situ heating/cooling, biasing, liquid, and gas environments. The research at DTU Nanolab is aimed at the development of novel fabrication and characterization techniques for advanced materials in a broad range of areas. 

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.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You are required to have the following qualifications:

• PhD (or equivalent) in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field
• Strong background in TEM and EELS techniques
• Experience with in situ or operando characterization methods is highly desirable
• Proficiency in data analysis and scientific programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Your overall focus will be to develop EELS to probe and map the band structure of materials under stimuli such as electrical bias and light illumination. You will work with nearby colleagues and partners in Denmark as well as abroad. Your primary tasks will be to:

• Conduct in situ energy and momentum resolved EELS experiments in a TEM to map the band structures of semiconductor materials
• Develop and optimize experimental setups for in situ measurements
• Analyze and interpret spectroscopic data using advanced computational tools
• Teach and supervise BSc and MSc student projects
• Publish findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences