Associate Professor: Neural Circuits & Multicellular Systems

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 820,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Bioengineering at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for an Associate Professor in Neural Circuit Engineering and Multicellular Systems. You will lead a cross-disciplinary group, develop organoid-on-chip platforms, and integrate advanced biomaterials and stem cell technologies to study brain-body interactions.

You will contribute to education with courses in biomedical cell biology, neural engineering, and biosensors, while mentoring students and engaging with national

Qualifications

• PhD is required and demonstrated didactic/pedagogical training.
• Strong international track record in human in vitro neurobiology and neural circuit engineering.
• Experience with 3D cellular models including organoids and microphysiological systems.
• Experience with interdisciplinary and public-private collaborations.
• Ability to attract external funding and lead a research group.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research group focused on neural circuit engineering and multicellular systems.
• Attract competitive external funding for research activities.
• Teach and develop courses in biomedical cell and tissue biology, neural engineering, biosensors and bioanalysis, and bioengineering.
• Supervise students and mentor postdocs and junior faculty.
• Develop strategic research and educational initiatives and foster national/international collaborations.

Skills

Leadership

Grant writing

Teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

PhD degree

Didactic/pedagogical training

Tools

Microfluidics

Bioprinting

Organoid culture

Job description

DTU Bioengineering at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for an Associate Professor in Neural Circuit Engineering and Multicellular Systems. You will lead a cross-disciplinary group, develop organoid-on-chip platforms, and integrate advanced biomaterials and stem cell technologies to study brain-body interactions.

You will contribute to education with courses in biomedical cell biology, neural engineering, and biosensors, while mentoring students and engaging with national