Materials Science & Engineering Staff Scientist Full-time NEW

Materials Science & Engineering Staff Scientist

The Materials Science & Engineering Center at the Department of Biological & Chemical Engineering is looking for a scientist/engineer to oversee the synthetic and analytical laboratories of the unit.

Job Description

• You will be in charge of managing the synthetic and analytical laboratories at the unit and ensure a safe and smooth operation.
• You will communicate and coordinate with the other lab managers and administrative staff at the Department.
• You will ensure and enforce laboratory safety and occupational health.
• You will ensure that instruments are maintained.
• You will help with procurement of new instrumentation and purchase of consumables.
• You will help with the preparation of standard operating procedures and train new staff and students.
• You operate advanced analytical instrumentation, run experiments, collect, analyse and interpret data.
• You will help with method development and quality protocols.
• You will help with developing and improving materials synthesis.
• You will help with administrative tasks such as accounting and billing in collaboration with the administrative unit.
• You will participate in teaching materials science and engineering and actively engage with students.
• You will be involved in scientific communication and outreach activities.

Your Profile

• You have a background in materials science and engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or nanoscience.
• You have a master's or PhD degree in one of the fields.
• You have experience in materials synthesis.
• You have experience in operating analytical instrumentation including, but not restricted to X-ray diffraction, vibrational spectroscopy, NMR, optical spectroscopy, rheology and thermoanalysis as well as data analysis and interpretation.
• You are proactive, structured, hardworking, and solution-oriented.
• You have a strong ability to collaborate in a dynamic working environment and interact with many different cultures and professional groups.
• You are proficient in spoken and written Danish and English.

Who We Are

The Materials Science & Engineering Center is part of the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University, which is a vibrant, collaborative, and international research community. The newly established center comprises state-of-the art facilities for materials synthesis and processing together with laboratories hosting a large variety of instruments for materials characterization. Aarhus University is committed to fostering an inspiring and inclusive work environment. Aarhus University offers a wide range of services to support international researchers and their families, including relocation assistance and career counselling for accompanying partners.

What We Offer

• a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a work environment encouraging lively, open and critical discussion
• a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance

Place of Work and Area of Employment

The place of work is at Åbogade 40, 8200 Aarhus N and the area of employment is Aarhus University with affiliated institutions.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact: Prof. Dr. Anja-Verena Mudring, +4593522798, email: anja-verena.mudring@bce.au.dk.

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 05-06-2026.