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August 20, 2025

**Job Description**
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for two Ph.D. positions in luminescence physics within the emerging field of Geophotonics. These positions are part of the ERC Advanced Grant LUMIN, an interdisciplinary project focused on understanding charge transport in feldspar to measure Earth surface processes. Successful candidates will contribute to fundamental advances in solid-state physics and apply luminescence-based techniques to critical questions in Earth system science, with potential impacts on improved climate change models and the design of next-generation phosphors and radiation dosimeters.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Strong background in physics, geophysics, materials science, computation, engineering, or a related discipline
• Hands-on research experience in one or more of the following areas: Confocal microscopy and Image processing, Optical bench instrumentation – set up and alignment, Numerical modelling, Scientific software development, Geochronology
• Strong communication and academic writing skills in English
• Curious, problem-solving oriented, and passionate about working in a team

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

**Experience**
Other:
• Two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree

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Experience
Other: • Two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree
Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Scholarship, Temporary
Salary
Position Classification: Based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Union Affiliation: Allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
Valid Until
September 21, 2025
Details
Temporary Duration: 3 years Location Requirement: Campus-based
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Department of Physics (DTU Physics) • Luminescence Physics and Technologies section (UMPHYS)
Supervisor(s)
Professor Mayank Jain
Supervisor Email
mjain@dtu.dk
Technical University of Denmark
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