Postdoctoral fellow in Hyperspectral Camera Technology at the Mads Clausen Institute

The Centre NanoSYD at The Mads Clausen Institute invites applications for a Postdoc-position in the field: Hyperspectral camera technology using short wave infrared sensor array. The position is in Odense, and the starting date is 1st of July 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter, and end of position is 30.04.2026.

About the project
The job entails leading research efforts in advancing hyperspectral camera technology to address the global challenge of plastic and textiles identification.
Leveraging cutting-edge short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensor array technology, the focus lies on optimizing optical systems, characterizing experimental setups, and implementing sensor arrays spanning the 400 nm to 1700 nm spectral range. Key responsibilities include developing efficient illumination methods to enhance signal-to-noise ratio and spectral sensitivity, as well as conducting hyperspectral image analysis techniques like principal component analysis (PCA).

This position, supported by Innovation Fund Denmark, involves collaboration with the University of Southern Denmark, Aarhus University, and Newtec Engineering, leading global industrial partner in hyperspectral camera technology.

Additionally, opportunities exist to disseminate research findings through presentations at conferences and workshops throughout the project duration.

About the applicant
We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious candidate with a PhD degree in a field related to the project, such as optics, physics, engineering physics, or another closely related discipline. The preferred candidate has experience in hyperspectral imaging, experimental laboratory work, data analysis, and experience with camera technology. Moreover, the preferred candidate has good skills in communicating scientific results in English (written and spoken), can work structured, can work well in a team, as well as independently, and can quickly acquire new knowledge.

Research environment 
The successful candidate will be affiliated with NanoSYD at the Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, which is located at the Faculty of Engineering on the international campus in Odense, Denmark. We offer a modern, inclusive, international, and interdisciplinary working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition of international collaboration. See also www.sdu.dk/nanosyd.  

Contact information
For further information, please contact associate Professor René Lynge Eriksen, e-mail: [email protected]

If you experience technical problems, you must contact [email protected].  

Conditions of employment
Employment as a postdoc requires scientific qualifications at PhD level (or equivalent). Employment as a postdoc is temporary and will cease without further notice at the end of the period.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. 

Further information about salary, taxation and other practical matters regarding employment.

Application Procedure
Please read How to Apply (https://www.sdu.dk/en/service/ledige_stillinger/soegjob) before submitting the application.

The application must be in English and must include the following:

• Application letter (stating your interest, relevance, and motivation)
• Curriculum vitae (including list of publications)
• Certificates, (PhD and Masters combined as one single pdf-file)
• Publication (A copy of one of the candidate’s manuscripts or publications that they consider to be their most significant scientific contribution)
• A statement on why they consider that manuscript/publication to be their most significant scientific contribution (not to exceed 250 words

Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

The application and CV must not exceed 10 MB.

The application deadline is 20 of May 2024.

Assessment process

Applications will be assessed by an expert. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the Faculty. An interview might be part of the assessment process. Short listing will be used in the evaluation process.

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

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.