Postdoc in Ultrafast X-Ray Studies of Solvation Dynamics

We're seeking to hire an experienced Postdoc to work with the analysis of several high-quality XFEL X-ray scattering data sets on solvation dynamics in organic and inorganic systems in aqueous solution. 

Your responsibilities will be to drive the analysis of these data sets in close collaboration with our theory/simulation colleagues and to write up the solid and high-impact manuscripts resulting from this work. Together with the rest of the group, you will also participate in identifying future research directions and develop beamtime applications and experiments towards this. We offer you what we think is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and social group situated in the 4DMAP section at DTU Physics, and in a setting where a key part of the job is for you to continue to build your career in Science.

Responsibilities and qualifications

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) and we expect you to have a few years' worth of preferably Postdoc experience working with large X-ray data sets in the ultrafast time domain. This should enable a running start for you to utilize our existing (python-based) in-house tools for the final data reduction and analysis of already acquired high-quality X-ray scattering data sets from ESRF, APS, EuXFEL and SwissFEL. Based on these, and in very close collaboration with our theory and simulation colleagues, your responsibilities will be to analyze the data, interpret the results and write up the scientific insights we obtain in the form of a series of robust research papers. As such, it will be a distinct advantage if you can also demonstrate a good track record of first-authored papers as well as a working knowledge of MD- and DFT-based simulation methods and approaches. Last, but certainly not least, we believe that a good work/life balance and a good social environment at work is essential for the well-being of all, so we're looking for a person with a positive, open-minded and socially active mindset who is also self-motivated and works well in teams.

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. For this position in the Ultrafast group of the 4DMAP section, we in particular offer a solid opportunity to quickly build your academic CV while working in an egalitarian and dynamic research group. We travel for conferences, beamtimes and meetings preferentially as a group, since we are convinced this strengthens our scientific competences and increases our scientific insights and impact.

Salary and terms of employment 

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. 

The salary is internationally competitive, and the period of employment is 2 years. The starting date is as soon as possible and the position is a full-time position. 

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Further information

Further information may be obtained by contacting Asc. Prof. Kristoffer Haldrup, DTU Physics. Information about the Department and the Section can be found at 

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

Application procedure 

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 10 December :59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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.

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