Postdoc in Point-of-Care Diagnostic Devices and In Vivo Biosensors - DTU Health Tech

Nanomaterials and Nanobiosensors Group at DTU Healthcare Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral position to develop portable diagnostic devices and in vivo biosensors. If you are passionate about developing cutting-edge diagnostic technologies that can make a real-world impact, we encourage you to apply. 

We offer

• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and fabrication labs
• A vibrant, collaborative, and inclusive research environment
• Opportunities to mentor students and collaborate with academic and industrial partners
• A chance to contribute to impactful research in diagnostics and personalized healthcare

Responsibilities and qualifications
The candidate will focus on design and fabrication of cutting-edge nanomaterials and biosensing devices with novel structures and functionalities. The candidate will be in close collaboration with industry to enhance the sensitivity and multiplexing capability of biosensors for detection of various biomarkers for early disease diagnostics. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, prototype, and test microfluidic systems for point-of-care biosensing applications
• Develop implantable or wearable devices for real-time in vivo diagnostics
• Integrate bioassays with optical and electrochemical detection platforms
• Design mechanical, electronic components and housings for diagnostic systems
• Collaborate with team members across disciplines (biology, clinics and regulation) 
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences

Qualifications:

• As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Strong hands-on experience in several of the following areas:
• Microfluidics (design, fabrication, and testing)
• Mechanical design and rapid prototyping (e.g., CAD, 3D printing, micromachining)
• Bioassays (immunoassays, enzymatic assays, etc.)
• Materials development for biomedical applications
• Electronics for biosensing (including analog/digital circuit design and signal processing)
• Implantable or wearable devices
• Optical and electrochemical biosensing techniques
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and oral
• A proactive and collaborative mindset
• Microfluidics (design, fabrication, and testing)
• Mechanical design and rapid prototyping (e.g., CAD, 3D printing, micromachining)
• Bioassays (immunoassays, enzymatic assays, etc.)
• Materials development for biomedical applications
• Electronics for biosensing (including analog/digital circuit design and signal processing)
• Implantable or wearable devices
• Optical and electrochemical biosensing techniques

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 terms of employment 
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 1 year. The position will be based at the DTU Lyngby Campus, Denmark, and will start as soon as possible. 

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information  
Further information may be obtained from Professor Yi Sun (suyi@dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.dtu.dk. 

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 26 Oct 2025 (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 now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications 
• Contact information for 2–3 references

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
DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Techs expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques, across digital health and biological modelling, to biopharma technologies. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 130 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 160 persons, of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.

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.