Mads Clausen Institute, SDU CAPE invites applications for a fully-funded Postdoc position in “Bio-inspired organic semiconductor based nanoparticles for organic solar cells”. The starting date is March 1^st, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, for a 1-year period with the possibility of extension.

What we offer
The main goal of the postdoc work will be to develop synthesize novel biomimetic organic semiconductor based nanoparticles to be used as stabile and efficient organic solar cells active layer systems. It includes hands-on work on advanced microscopic and spectroscopic techniques aiming to identify the morphology vs. electrical properties relations in these materials, and tailor guidelines for the synthesis of such efficient and stable systems.

The majority of your working time is devoted to research studies. As a Postdoc you are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results in English.

What we expect
Candidates with a relevant PhD (chemistry, material science, physics, electrical engineering or similar) and with previous experience relevant to the mentioned project may seek the position. Preferred candidates have experience with some of the following: organic solar cells, organic blends morphology, device physics, design of experiment analysis, nanoparticle synthesis, colloidal chemistry, organic semiconductors, polymer additives, antioxidants, surfactants, characterization techniques such as e.g. Fourier Transform IR spectroscopy, scanning differential calorimetry, transient optical spectroscopy, transient electrical measurements such as CELIV, electron spin resonance spectroscopy, synchrotron-based measurements. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the work, the candidate is expected to have excellent collaboration skills. A very good capability of communicating scientific results in English, both orally and in writing is required.

Workplace description / Research environment
We are an international research center working in the field of green energy technologies (https://www.sdu.dk/da/forskning/cape), and we are looking for a highly motivated researcher with a PhD to join our research team at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), campus Sønderborg, in the development of materials systems for organic photocatalysis and photovoltaics. We offer a modern, inclusive, international and interdisciplinary working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition of international collaboration. Our ambition is, to recruit, develop, and retain talented scholars committed to both academic excellence and departmental development.

Having a focus on developing materials and devices for green energy technologies, the group has full access to an ISOS5 cleanroom and surface science laboratory facility for preparation and characterization, as well as a roll-to-roll facility for upscaling. The research group is a partner in various national and international research projects and networks that include collaboration partners from both academia and industry. 

Read more on: http://www.sdu.dk/en/stillinger

Contact information
For information about the Mads Clausen Institute, please see www.sdu.dk/en/mci. 

Further information about this position is available from Associate Professor Vida Engmann, e-mail: engmann@mci.sdu.dk

Please be aware that we will not accept any email applications, as all applications must be submitted through the SDU online recruitment system.

If you experience technical problems you must contact support-sdujob@sdu.dk.

Conditions of employment
Employment as a postdoc requires scientific qualifications at PhD level. Employment as a postdoc is temporary and will cease without further notice at the end of the period.

Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for postdoc as described herein. Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation.

The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a self-organiser.

The assessment and evaluation process

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will receive an assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. 

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee and the shortlisted applicants will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns them. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicants to provide the necessary material.

Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation. 

Application procedure
The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying. 

The application must be in English and must include the following - the required forms can be found at the above-mentioned Faculty website:

• Motivation letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. 2 pages). Upload in the field called “Project description”. 

• Completed TEK Postdoc application form for applicants.

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including personal contact information, describing research, along with any other relevant information, e.g. teaching experience, computational skills etc.

• Verified copies of official Certificates/Diplomas (BSc, MSc and PhD) 

• List of publications with most relevant publications highlighted.

• Three names and emails of researchers, who can provide an informed reference letter at short notice. (Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included. You're welcome to use the form for reference letters at the Faculty website.)

The application deadline is January 31^st, 2026. at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST).

Read more and apply at https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/job-sdu