Associate Professor in ‘Experimental Nanooptics’.

Dansk Sprogskole; Cortex Park; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mads Clausen Institute at the University of Southern Denmark seeks an Associate Professor in Experimental Nano-Optics to lead cutting-edge research and teaching activities. The appointee will conduct advanced optical characterization of localized and propagating excitations using near-field microscopy (NeaSpec) and contribute to modelling and education at the Centre for Nano Optics.

Strong international publication record and demonstrated potential to secure funding, supervise Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, preferably within nano-optics.
• Documented research experience in experimental nano-optics techniques.
• Notable international profile with strong publication record.
• Demonstrated potential to excel in scientific research and fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Teach and instruct graduate and undergraduate students, and supervise bachelor and master projects.
• Supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers; contribute to student education.
• Engage in development of academic research and fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with Centre for Nano Optics to advance research and educational environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

International profile

Fundraising

Experimental nano-optics

Education

PhD in physics (nano‑optics)

Tools

NeaSpec near-field microscope

Job description

Associate Professor position in ‘Experimental Nano-Optics’

The Mads Clausen Institute, Center for Nano Optics (www.sdu.dk/nano-optics) invites applications for the position. The starting date is Feb 1st, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate is expected to conduct cutting-edge experimental research within nano-optics involving advanced optical characterization of localized and propagating strongly enhanced and confined electromagnetic excitations with the state-of-the‑art amplitude and phase-resolved near‑field microscope available (NeaSpec). The near‑field characterization is expected to be complemented with other optical characterization techniques as well as with performing advanced electromagnetic modelling. The candidate should have documented teaching experience at both BSc and MSc levels along with the corresponding teaching portfolio.

The prospective candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in physics, preferably within nano‑optics, and documented research experience in the aforementioned experimental techniques. They are expected to have a notable international profile, strong record of research publications, and demonstrated exceptional potential to excel in scientific research. We expect the candidate to actively engage in the development of academic research, conducting vigorous fund‑raising activities, and educational environment at the Centre for Nano Optics.

The candidate is expected to teach and instruct both graduate and undergraduet students as well as supervise bachelor and master projects. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to contribute actively to young‑researcher education through supervision of Ph.D. students and postdoctorial researchers.

For further information about the position and research infrastructure as well as Centre for Nano Optics, contact Prof. Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi ([e-mail]).

Contact information
For information about the Mads Clausen Institute, please see www.sdu.dk/en/mci.

Further information about this position is availableProf. Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi ([e-mail]).

The application deadline is November 1st, 2026, at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST)