The Mads Clausen Institute, NanoSYD Centre, part of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark, offers a part-time position, 14 hours per week, from 1 October 2025 – 28 February 2026, as a Student Assistant to support research in artificial spider silk fabrication and advanced 3D printing. The Student Research Assistant should have knowledge in materials science, nanotechnology, physics, or related fields. The student assistant will contribute to the activities listed below.

Assignment of the Student Assistant includes:

• Support in the preparation and fabrication of artificial spider silk materials.
• Design and 3D printing of microfluidic and mechanical components for material printing.
• Optical and spectroscopic characterization of fabricated samples
• Assistance with experimental setup, calibration, and data acquisition.
• Documentation, data analysis, and reporting of results.

For further information about the position and the application procedure, please contact:
Jacek Fiutowski

fiutowski@mci.sdu.dk

  Please note, the selected candidate as Student Assistant or Academic Supervisor must be enrolled as student at SDU.
  Employment shall take place in accordance with the framework agreement between the Ministry of Finance and SUL (National Union for Student Teachers in Government Service).
    In case you have not yet had an examination at SDU, the enrollment confirmation instead of the exam transcript must be annexed your application.
 

Application must include cover letter, CV and transcript of grades. All documents in connection with the application should not contain CPR number (civil registration number) – in that case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

  All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. Cover letter and CV can contain max. 5 Mb.
  We recommend that you read how to apply before you apply.   Last day to submit application is september 16th. 2025
  The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
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