Postdoc in Materials Science: Complex Intermetallic Phases and Quantum Materials Full-time NEW

Postdoc in Materials Science: Complex Intermetallic Phases and Quantum Materials

The Materials Science & Engineering Center at the Department of Biological & Chemical Engineering is looking for a postdoctoral research fellow to investigate the complex intermetallic phases and their properties with focus on uncommon electronic and magnetic states.

Expected start date and duration of employment: This is a 12-month employment (with the possibility of extension) from 1 September 2026 or as soon possible thereafter.

Job description:

• You will synthesize intermetallic phases and low bandgap materials.
• You will determine the materials structure by X-ray diffraction.
• You will determine their physical properties such as magnetism and electronic properties
• You will establish, preferably also by computational methods, structure-property relationships.
• You will operate advanced analytical instrumentation, run experiments, collect, analyse and interpret data.
• You will communicate the results in form of scientific publications and presentations.
• 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:

• Applicants should hold a PhD in materials science and engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or nanoscience or similar. You have to be:
• experienced in materials synthesis
• experienced in materials structure characterization.
• experienced in materials property analysis.
• experienced in scientific communication such as publishing scientific work in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• pro-active, structured, hardworking, and solution-oriented.
• able to collaborate in a dynamic working environment and interact with many different cultures and professional groups.
• fluent in spoken and written English.
• Of advantage is:
• to have experience in solid state synthesis such as high temperature reactions, arc melting and chemical vapor transport synthesis under controlled conditions (inert gas, vacuum).
• to have experience in the growth of single crystals.
• to have experience in operating a Quantum Design Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) or similar.
• to have experience in determining magnetic and electronic transport properties of solids.
• to be versed in computational materials science such as DFT calculations.

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.

What we offer:

• a well-developed research infrastructure with state-of-the art laboratories and instrumentation
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
• 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, Denmark, 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 24 July 2026.

Application procedure:

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self.