Assistant Professor of Materials Science & Engineering
Join Aarhus University as an Assistant Professor in Materials Science & Engineering focusing on ionic liquids and molten salts.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers with a PhD in materials science or chemistry and post-doctoral experience in solid-state synthesis or materials characterization.
Overview
The Materials Science & Engineering Center at Aarhus University invites applications for up to four Assistant Professor positions within the Department of Biological & Chemical Engineering. Funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and led by Professor Anja-Verena Mudring, the successful candidates will conduct high-level international research on projects involving ionic liquids and high-temperature molten salts. Responsibilities include advancing research, publishing scientific articles, securing external funding, and teaching and mentoring students. Candidates will engage in academic citizenship and contribute to the unit's collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment.
What you'll do
- Conduct world-class research within the center's projects under the supervision of Professor Anja-Verena Mudring
- Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed scientific publications and international congress presentations
- Contribute actively to securing external research funding and grants
- Teach, mentor, and supervise students and interns within the department
- Participate in academic citizenship, collegial collaboration, and the daily social and professional life of the unit
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Materials Science, Material Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics or equivalent
Language: English; fluent in oral and written English
Instruction: English
Publications: Scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals in the area of materials science as first author and co-author
- Postdoctoral experience in a field of materials science and engineering
- Thorough experience in solid-state synthesis, molten salts, ionic liquids, or inorganic and hybrid materials
- Experience with materials characterization techniques such as X-ray, electron, or neutron diffraction
- Demonstrated track record of scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals as first author and co-author
- Fluency in oral and written English with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-03
Prepare your application in English according to the faculty guidelines, including all required academic documents. Submit your application online through Aarhus University's recruitment portal before the specified deadline.
- CV
- Degree certificate
- Complete list of publications
- Statement of future research plans
- Teaching portfolio
- Verified information on previous teaching experience
Contact
Anja-Verena Mudring· Professor
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