Strategic developer at DALSA - DTU Bioengineering

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Strategic Developer with a strong background in life science automation and a keen interest in interdisciplinary collaboration. This individual will play a crucial role in our team, working closely with experts across various fields to advance automation workflows and educational programs. As part of the DALSA team, you will help build public and private partnerships and lead funding strategies to ensure continuous growth and expansion of activities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop key focus areas within DALSA, targeting educational programs and automation workflow expansion.
• Collaborate with experts across bioengineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science to conceptualize and execute projects.
• Build and nurture public and private partnerships to drive innovation within DALSA.
• Aid in building a public-private consortium to help develop DALSA into a centre of excellence at both Danish and European levels.
• Lead funding strategies to support the continuous growth and expansion of DALSA's activities.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends in life science automation.

Skills and qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field such as bioengineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering, connected to life science automation.
• Solid experience in developing and growing research and scientific service organizations. 
• Proven track record of building successful partnerships and securing funding for projects. Ideally, in a public-private setting. 
• Proficiency in project management and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects successfully.
• Creativity, proactivity, and a goal-oriented mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an interest in working in an international team.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written.
• Experience with implementing automation workflows is an advantage.

The ideal candidate is reliable, well-organised, and able to work independently. They should demonstrate flexibility, accuracy, and an out-of-the-box thinking approach. Highly motivated and ambitious candidates are encouraged to apply. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission and make a significant impact in the field. If you are passionate about life science automation and eager to work in an interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of public and private stakeholders, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, teaching, innovation, and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer great flexibility in the position. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe. 

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 offered job is a permanent position.

You will be hired by DTU Dept. for Biotechnology and Biomedicine (short: Bioengineering) but work across DTU’s departments via the DALSA initiative and its organizational framework. 

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 15 November 2024 (23:59 Danish time).  Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV, and exam certificates.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Associated Professor, and Head of DALSA, Rasmus John Normand Frandsen at [email protected] , or Associate Professor, and Head of Data Science at DTU Bioengineering, Timothy Patrick Jenkins, at [email protected] . 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Evaluation and interviews of applicants will be initiated before the end of the deadline.  

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission 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.