Postdoc in Nanoscale Quantum Imaging with Scanning NV Magnetometry – Denmark

Job Description

Organization: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

Department: DTU Energy – Department of Energy Conversion and Storage

Location: Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Nanoscale Quantum Imaging with Scanning NV Magnetometry

Project Overview

DTU Energy is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance nanoscale quantum imaging using scanning nitrogen-vacancy (NV) magnetometry. The project focuses on visualizing buried functional processes in energy and electronic materials that cannot readily be accessed using conventional characterization techniques.

The research combines quantum sensing, magnetic imaging and energy materials science to investigate current and magnetization distributions in operating materials and devices. The goal is to establish scanning NV magnetometry as a key characterization technique for understanding functional processes in emerging energy technologies.

The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary research team alongside materials scientists and colleagues specializing in density functional theory (DFT), phase-field modelling and finite element method (FEM) simulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-operando measurements of buried current and magnetization distributions in electronic, magnetic and energy materials and devices.
• Optimize sensing schemes using a state-of-the-art commercial scanning NV magnetometer.
• Work with a magnetometer supporting variable-temperature operation from 2–330°C and a 1 T vector magnet.
• Establish and improve methodologies for visualizing buried functional processes in energy materials.
• Collaborate with materials scientists and researchers working on computational modelling.
• Use established numerical models for simulations where appropriate.
• Analyse experimental data and interpret results.
• Contribute to collaborative research and scientific publications.

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree or equivalent.
• Experience with scanning probe microscopy or magnetic imaging techniques.
• Programming experience, ideally using Python.
• Ability to plan and execute sophisticated research activities in a structured manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a large research team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with nitrogen-vacancy (NV) magnetometry.
• Experience with scanning SQUID magnetometry or similar magnetic imaging techniques.
• Familiarity with energy materials, electronic devices or magnetic materials.
• Experience with numerical simulations or computational materials research.

Employment Details

• Full-time postdoctoral appointment.
• Duration: 2 years.
• Expected starting date: 1 January 2027, or another date agreed upon by both parties.
• The appointment will follow the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
• Salary supplements may be negotiated under DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary determined according to the applicable Danish collective agreement and DTU salary structure.
• Potential for individually negotiated salary supplements.
• Access to advanced quantum-sensing and materials-characterization facilities.
• Opportunity to work in an international, interdisciplinary research environment.
• Collaboration with researchers in materials science, energy technologies and computational modelling.

Application Documents

Submit a complete application in English as one PDF file containing:

• Cover letter describing your competencies in relation to the position, particularly hands-on experience with magnetic imaging or NV magnetometry.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Academic diplomas for MSc and PhD degrees, in English.
• List of publications.

Important: The cover letter must also be sent directly to [email protected] with the email subject line “Scanning Magnetometry Postdoc”. Submitting it only through the online application portal is not sufficient.

Research Environment

DTU Energy is part of the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage. Its research focuses on functional materials, components and systems for sustainable energy technologies, including batteries, fuel cells, electrolysis, power-to-X and carbon capture.

The department combines expertise in electrochemistry, materials processing, structural analysis, atomic-scale modelling and multiphysics simulation.

Contact

Scientific Contact: Senior Researcher Dennis Christensen
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +45 20 96 19 46

Application Deadline

9 November 2026, 23:59 Danish time.

Starting Date

1 January 2027, or according to mutual agreement.

External Link

Apply online through the DTU recruitment portal:

https://efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/8227/