Postdoc in tomography of bone harnessing learning based segmentation…

A postdoc position is available in the biological and bioinspired materials group lead by Professor Henrik Birkedal at Aarhus University, Department of Chemistry and iNANO in collaboration with the group of Prof. Anders Dahl at DTU Compute.

The aim of the project is to develop learning based methods for analysis of 3D tomographic data by incorporating geometric information and to apply it to questions in for example bone science.

The position is available from 01st March 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Your responsibilities

As part of a collaborative project, you will work on collecting and analyzing tomographic data using state-of-the-art in house (axia.au.dk) and synchrotron 3D imaging methods. You will collaborate with a partner postdoc at DTU Compute on development of learning methods and application of these to the problems under study. The scientific questions will involve for example vascular and lacuno-canalicular networks in bone. Other composite materials may also be included.

Your profile

You should have a PhD in materials chemistry/science, physics, bioscience, biomineralization, X-ray imaging or a related area and be interested in working in an interdisciplinary area and in data analysis. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, has a broad interdisciplinary training and relevant technical experience. Experience in programming and experience with experiments at synchrotrons are a plus.

The work place

The biological and bioinspired materials group uses a broad selection of tools with special emphasis on X-ray imaging techniques and diffraction (ACS Nano 2019¸13, 12949-12956, ACS Nano 2019, 13, 6421-6430, Science Advances 2020, 6, eaba4171) both done in house and at synchrotrons.

Our research group uses a variety of synchrotron facilities for our research and is associated with the Danish lighthouse initiatives in imaging (www.solid.dtu.dk ) and the atomic structure of materials (SMART).

The group has excellent in house X-ray 3D imaging infrastructure, access to state-of-the-art electron microscopy and are avid users of synchrotron X-ray sources around the world.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. The group currently consists of an almost equal number of male and female members. We see diversity as a strength.

It is a priority that the successful candidate has a personality that promotes positive interactions with group members and staff. Together, we define the future of the group, both scientifically and with respect to thriving in our day-to-day work.

Aarhus University offers a good work-life balance. English is spoken widely even if Danish is the main language. The working language is English. Aarhus University in general and our group in particular have a quite ‘flat’ work culture where input is solicited from all employees.

Aarhus has excellent infrastructure, for example through widespread bike path networks. Aarhus has a thriving food-scene, excellent museums, beautiful natural scenery, etc. It is a lively student-rich city with a “young population” resulting in a multitude of cultural events such as music festivals etc.

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is iNANO, Gustav Wieds Vej 14, 8000 Aarhus, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

Further information

For further information, please contact Professor Henrik Birkedal [email protected] or +45 2250 8475.

Application procedure
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range

Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation .

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities .

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here . Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here .

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here .

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.

Deadline
04 January 2023

Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,000 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 885 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/