Postdoc in nanoscale quantum imaging with scanning NV magnetometry

Technical University of Denmark (DTU); Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 340,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Energy in Denmark seeks a postdoctoral researcher to develop and apply state-of-the-art scanning NV magnetometry for visualizing buried functional processes in energy and electronic materials.

You will join a large, collaborative team, work with material scientists, and potentially apply pre-established numerical models. The position is a 2-year contract starting January 2027, with salary under the Danish collective agreement for scientific staff.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Experience with scanning probe microscopy or magnetic imaging.
• Experience with NV magnetometry or similar techniques is a strong advantage.
• Strong programming in Python.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-operando measurements of buried current and magnetization distributions.
• Optimize sensing schemes of the NV magnetometer with variable temperature operation (2–330°C) and 1T vector magnet.
• Help establish methodology as a key characterization tool for measuring buried functional processes in energy materials.

Skills

NV magnetometry

Python

Magnetic imaging

Team collaboration

Education

PhD (or equivalent)

Tools

NV magnetometer

Scanning probe microscopy

Job description

About the Role

Do you want to contribute to a greener future by introducing state‑of‑the‑art scanning nitrogen‑vacancy (NV) magnetometry to visualize buried functional processes in energy and electronic materials that are otherwise inaccessible to materials scientists?

At DTU Energy, our research targets exactly this, and to reach these goals, we are looking for a postdoc to work at the interface between future energy materials and state‑of‑the‑art quantum sensing using NV magnetometry.

You will work in a large team and must therefore both thrive in team‑based research as well as contribute to a productive and pleasant research environment. During the project, you will work closely together with material scientists providing you with energy/electronic materials and devices as well as colleagues who will complement your work with DFT, phase‑field and FEM simulations. You will also have the opportunity to carry out simulations applying our pre‑established numerical models, if you so desire.

Responsibilities

• Perform in‑operando measurements of buried current and magnetization distributions of various electronic, magnetic and energy materials/devices.
• Optimize the sensing schemes of a new state‑of‑the‑art commercial scanning NV magnetometer with variable temperature operation (2‑330°C) and 1T vector magnet.
• Help establish the methodology as a key characterization tool for measuring buried functional processes in energy materials.

Qualifications

• A strong drive to move the frontiers of science.
• Experience with scanning probe microscopy or magnetic imaging techniques. Extensive hands‑on experience with NV magnetometry, scanning SQUID magnetometry or similar techniques is a strong advantage.
• Experience in programming, ideally using Python.
• Structured work attitude and ability to plan and carry out sophisticated research activities.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

We Offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognised 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 characterised 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. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures.

The period of employment is 2years. The starting date is 1January2027 (or according to mutual agreement).

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Dennis Christensen, [e-mail], [phone].

You can read more about our department DTU Energy at www.energy.dtu.dk/english.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU–Moving to Denmark.

Equal Opportunity

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Organisation

The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage (DTU Energy) focuses on research and development of functional materials, components, and systems for sustainable energy technologies. The technologies include fuel cells, electrolysis, power‑to‑x, batteries, and carbon capture. The research is based on strong competences on electrochemistry, atomic scale and multi‑physics modelling, autonomous materials discovery, materials processing, and structural analyses. We also focus on educating engineering students at all levels, ranging from BSc, MSc, PhD to lifelong learning students. We have about 300 dedicated employees. Read more about us at www.energy.dtu.dk.

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