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At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production a position as PhD stipend in Machine Learning Assisted Terahertz Spectroscopy, within the doctoral programme Materials Science, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, is open for appointment from 01.07.2025 or soon thereafter. The position is available for a period of 3 years.

Job description

Research areas will be within applied optics, and more specifically, spectroscopic identification of materials using machine-learning assisted terahertz spectroscopy. Experience with hardware for CW terahertz spectroscopy and CW THz spectroscopy in reflection will be an advantage. The position will also involve some Python programming, remote control, and hardware interfacing.

Limited teaching within physics can be expected, but also in other study programmes at the University.

  

Qualification requirements

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

Who we are   

Department of Materials and Production (MP) is a wide-ranging research and educational environment at Aalborg University. The Department's mission is to meet the future's demands for new materials and production systems by directing the whole value chain from basic material understanding, materials' applications in mechanical constructions, industrial production and management. The department has several strong, international and innovative research groups which comprise everything from basic science to strategic and applicable research. The activities encompass research as well as education within materials, mechanics, physics, production technique, and industrial management and innovation.

Benefitting the industry and additional collaborators several innovative and unconventional collaborations have been and are developed through interdisciplinary co-operations.

Thereby, as an employee at the Department you will become a part of an international research environment, where focus is on innovation, knowledge sharing/building and interdisciplinary collaborations. Read more about our department here: Department of Materials and Production.

How to apply

Your application must include the following:

o Application, stating reasons for applying and qualifications in relation to the position

o Curriculum Vitae (CV) including academic qualifications and relevant experience

o Transcripts and diplomas (bachelor's and, if possible, master's degree diploma)

o Brief description (maximum 1 page) of your motivation for the project(s) (stipend(s))

o List of publications (if applicable)

o Other relevant documents

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

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions?    

If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact Associate professor Esben Skovsen, es@mp.aau.dk.

Further information 

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The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Read more about The Doctoral School of Engineering and Science here: The Doctoral School of Engineering and Science

Salary and terms of employment

The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (only in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish)

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

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