The Department of Physics seeks a high-level technician with an academic background for designing, developing and operating scientific experiments/equipment for atomic-scale explorations within catalysis of chemical reactions in the Danish National Research Foundation Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes (VISION). The main objective of VISION is to visualize nano-scale materials for catalysis at the atomic-scale using advanced electron microscopy in order to investigate the fundamental relation of surface structure, and catalytic activity, with the perspective of developing new and more efficient catalysts for the green transition. 

The job
The successful candidate will engage with our advanced electron microscopy instrumentation ensuring continuation in the operation the equipment, methods and applications. Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and safety of our new electron microscopy laboratory facilities, including a new state-of-the-art transmission electron microscope and advanced microfabricated devices. The candidate will also participate in developing instrumentation and experiments used in VISION, and engage in the development and maintenance of our data infrastructure as well as quantitative data acquisition and analysis methods. Moreover, the candidate will be involved in teaching activities through developing and supervising exercises performed on the VISION’s instruments and aid training and supervision of students, PhD students and postdocs on a day-to-day basis on technical questions. In this vein, it is the floor manager’s responsibility to serve as a “collective memory” and ensure continuity in maintaining an advanced electron microscopy facility. Description of the Danish National Research Foundation Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes (VISION) is provided here: https://vision.dtu.dk . 

Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a PhD degree in physics or similar relevant experience and have documented extended hands-on experience with transmission electron microscopy, surface science methods, micro-electro-mechanical system technology, 2D materials and/or catalysis. Experience in Python and LabView programming for developing new codes is an advantage. The person must be able to communicate clearly in Danish and English, be out-reaching and service-minded as well as be creative, patient and always be seeking new and improved methods.

We offer
We offer an exciting, flexible, and international research environment with many high-level challenges as well as an innovative collaboration with staff as well as students.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Friday, 5 December 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

Further information can be obtained by contacting VISION Director and Professor Stig Helveg by email: stihe@dtu.dk . 

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.

VISION is a research center at DTU Physics , which has in total approx. 280 employees. We work in fundamental and applied physics areas, including a broad effort in materials physics. We embrace activities in biophysics and quantum optics, and we target applications in clean and sustainable energy, secure digital communication, medical technology, and new analytical methods. Finally, we use and develop basic theory, next-generation instrumentation and software.

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.