Part-time Employee to nanotexture based skin barrier function assessment - DTU Health Tech

We are looking for a skilled and experienced part-time employee for imaging skin nanotexture with our high-speed dermal atomic force microscope (HS-DAFM) developed in MIDAS group at IDUN section, DTU Health Tech.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Operating high-speed dermal atomic force microscope (HS-DAFM) for skin sample analysis
• Processing and handling skin tissue samples
• Collecting and organizing measurement data
• Contributing to database development for skin nanotexture analysis
• Assisting in optimizing measurement protocols
• Supporting ongoing research projects related to skin barrier function assessment

Our expectations of you have:

• Theoretical and practical experience with the above mentioned task 
• Experience with or strong interest in microscopy techniques 
• Basic understanding of data analysis and organization 
• Ability to work independently and systematically 
• Good communication skills in English 
• Programming knowledge is a plus (especially LabView) 
• Interest in biomedical applications and medical device development

What we offer in return:
You will be part of a dynamic, international research environment where we are at the forefront of innovative medical technology research.

We offer flexible working hours compatible with your studies and you will be given the opportunity to get hands-on experience with cutting-edge microscopy technology.

You will get access to state-of-the-art research facilities.

We will help you develop your skills, and you will experience that you continuously improve your abilities while being part of this research group.

Salary and appointment terms:
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) or in accordance with the OAO-S Joint Agreement and the organization agreement for Office Clerks, Laboratory Technicians and IT staff (HK/stat).

The position is part-time (25 hours per week). The position starts as soon as possible with a duration of 3 months.

Application and contact:
Please submit your online application no later than 3 January 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . Open the "Apply now" link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

For additional information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Edwin En-Te Hwu ([email protected]).

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Health Tech
With a vision to improve health and quality of life through technology, DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation based on technical and natural science. We educate tomorrow’s health tech engineers and create the foundation for new and innovative services and technologies for the globally expanding healthcare sector with its demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech’s expertise can be described through five overall research areas: Diagnostic Imaging, Digital Health, Personalised Therapy, Precision Diagnostics, and Sensory and Neural Technology. Our technologies and solutions are developed with the aim of benefiting people and creating value for society. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD Students, and a technical/administrative support staff of about 100 persons of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.

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