Postdoc in X-ray Tomographic Microscopy for Biology Applications – DTU Physics

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Postdoc in X-ray Tomographic Microscopy for Biology Applications – DTU Physics
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

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Job Description

A position is open in the X-ray imaging group at the Technical University of Denmark. The postdoc is part of a larger inter-disciplinary effort (Biocomfert) aiming to enable 3D multiscale tomographic imaging of nanoparticles in plant tissue. With a specific focus to develop nano-scale 3D imaging in vivo with both laboratory and synchrotron X-ray sources. The project - which is a collaboration between the Plant Institute at Copenhagen University, McGill in Canada and DTU Energy - relies on taking innovative steps within X-ray instrumentation, reconstruction, segmentation, sample preparation, and structural quantification at the same time.
Your responsibilities 
You will be responsible for developing in-vivo nano-scale X-ray tomography and laminography on an existing setup that incorporates a liquid metal jet X-ray source and a single photon counting direct X-ray installed at the 3D Imaging center at DTU Physics. You will design and take part in the implementation of correlative approaches for plant imaging including X-ray Fluorescence spectroscopy and/or X-ray small angle scattering both at DTU and at Max IV Laboratory synchrotron in Sweden.  You will be part of the Biocomfert project team that aims to develop nanoparticle based nutrition delivery to plants. 
Your Qualifications
You are excited about experimental science and advanced data analysis.  We expect that you enjoy being part of a team, that you have a sense of humor, are a good problem solver, and that you can work efficiently and independently. 
For this position, we favor candidates with a PhD degree in physics, optics, applied mathematics, or similar. 
You should:

• Have a solid grasp of optics and X-ray science.
• Be skilled in data analysis with proven experience with programming, e.g. Python.
• Be skilled in experimental work with specific focus on imaging biological material.

Previous experience with X-ray imaging and/or bio-imaging is an advantage but is not required.
Your workplace
The 3D Imaging centre, 3DIM  at DTU was inaugurated in 2021. It comprises a local infrastructure with 10 CT scanners offering 3D visualisation to university groups, hospitals, companies, and museums. It will operate the new tomography instrument at DanMAX at MAX IV,  starting ultimo 2023. 
Assessment
The assessment of the applications will be made by Senior Researcher Rajmund Mokso, and Professor Henning Friis Poulsen (head of 3DIM) from DTU Physics.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation, and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and appointment terms 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. 
The period of employment is 2 years. The position is available from 1 May 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here .
Further information 
Should you have any queries regarding the positions, please contact Rajmund Mokso ([email protected] ). 
DTU offers a good work-life balance. English is spoken widely even if Danish is the main language. The working language is English. DTU in general and our group in particular have a quite ‘flat’ work culture where input is solicited from all employees. The entire Copenhagen Metropolis area has excellent infrastructure, including widespread bike path networks, a thriving food scene, excellent museums, beautiful natural scenery, etc.  The postdoc salary in Denmark is high and persons who have not been taxable in Denmark for three years may qualify for tax reductions. 
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . 
Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma.
• Research statement and names and addresses of three references.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision 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.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 3126
• Job Category VIP B
• Posting Date 02/05/2024, 09:19 AM
• Apply Before 03/01/2024, 05:59 PM
• Locations Fysikvej, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK

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