DTU Tenure Track Researcher in Optical Materials Discovery

DTU Physics seeks a talented and motivated tenure track researcher to lead the department's experimental efforts within the discovery of advanced optical materials. The goal is to identify, develop and experimentally demonstrate the potential of advanced optical materials for nanoscale photonics. 

Your role will involve using a variety of experimental techniques, including fabrication, structural characterization, and optical characterization. These may be applied and adapted to a variety of different material classes, including the traditional semiconductors, two-dimensional layered materials as well as emerging materials. These experimental techniques will be complemented by advanced electromagnetic modelling.

Responsibilities and qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated expertise in advanced optical characterization, including optical microscopy, spectroscopy, single-emitter luminescence and polarization optics. This should be complemented by experience in nanofabrication and supporting characterization techniques such as atomic-force microscopy or scanning electron microscopy. Experience with simulations of photonic nanostructures will also be highly valued.

You should have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) within the mentioned research area and documented research experience within the aforementioned experimental and numerical techniques. You are expected to have a notable international profile, strong record of research publications, and demonstrated potential to excel in scientific research. 

You are expected to teach and instruct both graduate and undergraduate students as well as supervise bachelor and master projects. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute actively to young-researcher education through supervision of Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers. Prior experience in supervision will be regarded as a strong advantage.

You will work closely with colleagues both within the 2DPHYS section at DTU Physics as well as other sections at DTU Physics and potentially other departments at DTU. 

You must contribute to the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria: 

• Research experience
• Experience and quality of teaching 
• Research vision and potential
• International impact and experience 
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

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 start date is 1 March 2026.

The position is part of DTU's Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process here.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 

Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Søren Raza, 

You can read more about our research on the Applied Nano-Optics webpage and about DTU Physics 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 5 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:

• A 1-page letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Vision for teaching and research for the tenure track period (max. 1 page)
• CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID (see )
• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience 
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)
• Names and e-mail addresses or telephone numbers of 2 references 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment.

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.

At DTU Physics, we perform research, teaching, and innovation in experimental and theoretical physics with the overall aim to benefit society. We contribute to the transition to sustainable energy via research and innovation in catalysis, Power-to-X, and nuclear energy solutions. We design and develop new functional materials, contribute to advances in geosciences and life sciences, and we develop and exploit quantum physics and quantum technologies.

Technology for people 
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.