Innovative Materials Scientist — Assistant Professor

Functional Materials Inc.; Aarhus kommune; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University's Materials Science and Engineering Center invites applications for Assistant Professors in Materials Science & Engineering. The positions are four-year appointments starting 2027, affiliated with the center’s projects led by Prof. Dr.

Anja-Verena Mudring and funded by NovoNordisk Foundation. The appointees will conduct high-quality research, teach and supervise students, contribute to external funding, and actively engage in strengthening the department’s national and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with strong publication record.
• Postdoctoral experience in materials science & engineering.
• Experience with inorganic and hybrid materials using molten salts/ionic liquids.
• Ability to teach and supervise students.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in center projects.
• Publish in international journals and present at conferences.
• Contribute toward attracting external funding.
• Teach and supervise students and interns.
• Collaborate with national and international partners.

Skills

PhD in Materials Science

Postdoctoral experience

Molten salts synthesis

Ionic liquids synthesis

Molten salts corrosion

X-ray / electron / neutron diffraction

Thermal materials properties

Magnetic / mechanical properties

Fluent English

Communication & teamwork

Education

PhD degree in Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

X-ray diffraction

Electron diffraction

Neutron diffraction

Job description

Aarhus University's Materials Science and Engineering Center invites applications for Assistant Professors in Materials Science & Engineering. The positions are four-year appointments starting 2027, affiliated with the center’s projects led by Prof. Dr.

Anja-Verena Mudring and funded by NovoNordisk Foundation. The appointees will conduct high-quality research, teach and supervise students, contribute to external funding, and actively engage in strengthening the department’s national and