Job description: 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate or graduate student to join our research team as a Laboratory Assistant in the field of organic photovoltaics (010725-311225) . The student will support ongoing research projects by assisting with the preparation and characterization of organic semiconductor thin films and photovoltaic devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare organic semiconductor inks from solution-phase materials.
• Synthesize micelles and nanoparticles from organic semiconductors.
• Fabricate thin films using spin-coating and electrodeposition techniques.
• Characterization of nanoparticles via DLS and Z-potential measurements.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments and follow laboratory safety protocols.
• Assist with routine laboratory maintenance and inventory management.

Required Skills:

• Experience weighing small quantities of solids (mg scale) with precision.
• Comfortable using micropipettes and syringes for liquid handling.
• Familiarity with laboratory centrifuges and ultrasonicating horns.
• Experience with spin-coating techniques.
• Experience with electrophoretic deposition of nanoparticles.
• Ability to work inside a glovebox under an inert atmosphere.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow complex protocols.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

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.

Deadline for submitting application is June 2nd. 2025

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.

 The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

 About SDU

The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success