Postdoc in nanoscale quantum imaging with scanning NV magnetometry - DTU Energy

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; Sur place; DKK 420 000 - 540 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DTU Energy is seeking a postdoc to advance scanning NV magnetometry for visualizing buried functional processes in energy materials. You will collaborate with material scientists and simulations experts to apply NV-based measurements and develop novel sensing methodologies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, English communication, and contributions to an international research environment at DTU Energy.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field such as materials science, physics or chemistry.
• Experience with NV magnetometry or related scanning probe techniques.
• Strong programming skills, preferably Python.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Perform in-operando measurements of buried current and magnetization distributions in energy/materials/devices.
• Optimize sensing schemes of a NV magnetometer with variable temperature operation.
• Help establish the methodology as a key characterization tool for buried processes in energy materials.

Connaissances

NV magnetometry

Scanning probe microscopy

Python

English (oral & written)

Team collaboration

Formation

PhD or equivalent

Outils

DFT

Phase-field

FEM

Python

Description du poste

Job Description

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 And Qualifications

Your primary responsibilities will be to:

• 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 (2-330C) and 1T vector magnet.
• Help establish the methodology as a key characterization tool for measuring buried functional processes in energy materials.

Qualified applicants must have:

• 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 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. 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 2 years. The starting date is 1 January 2027 (or according to mutual agreement).

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

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 .

Additional Notes

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.

About the Department

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.

DTU - For the benefit of society since 1829

DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.