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August 20, 2025

**Job Description**
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU Physics) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in luminescence physics within the emerging field of Geophotonics. These roles focus on exploring the interaction of light with natural crystalline materials to understand the dynamics of Earth’s surface, contributing to fundamental advances in solid-state physics and applying luminescence-based techniques to Earth system science questions. The positions are funded by the ERC Advanced Grant LUMIN, aiming to understand charge transport in the natural mineral feldspar to measure rates of Earth surface processes.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Strong background in physics, geophysics, materials science, computation, engineering, or a related discipline
• Documented research experience in one or more of the following: confocal microscopy, image processing, optical bench instrumentation (set up and alignment), scientific software development, thermochronology, exposure dating
• Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed international journals
• Excellent communication and academic writing skills in English

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Physics
• Geophysics
• Materials Science
• Computation
• Engineering
• Related discipline

**Experience**
Other:
• Documented research experience
• Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed international journals

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Experience
Other: • Documented research experience • Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed international journals
Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full-time, Research Job, Temporary
Salary
Position Classification: Based on collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations Union Affiliation: Relevant union
Valid Until
September 14, 2025
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: 2 years Location Requirement: Campus-based
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Department of Physics • LUMIN team
Supervisor(s)
Professor Mayank Jain
Supervisor Email
majan@fysik.dtu.dk
Technical University of Denmark
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