Postdoc in Adaptive Foam Dressing for Undisturbed Wound Healing – DTU Chemical Engineering

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Postdoc in Adaptive Foam Dressing for Undisturbed Wound Healing – DTU Chemical Engineering

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Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Job description

Job Description:If you are passionate about research and are eager to work on a project that makes an impact on society, this opportunity is right here in front of you. At DTU in The Danish Polymer Centre, you will be able to work on developing a novel technology, which can improve the quality of life for patients.Globally, close to 50 million people are suffering from chronic wounds and the number is steadily increasing. The perseverance of chronic wounds is due to wound healing being a cascade of complex processes. Our solution is an adaptive foam with glycerol-silicone technology, which provides an optimal healing environment in the wound bed.In our enthusiastic team, you will be able to use your creativity and expertise to increase your fundamental knowledge of silicone foams and develop both the technical and commercial parts of the project, including regulatory approaches. This position is an excellent opportunity to learn how to put research ideas into practice and get a better understanding of business-based thinking and commercialization as we are working on laying down the foundation for a new start-up company.Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competences within the research and development field and conduct experimental work in the project.You will work with nearby colleagues, and with a highly competent team with expertise from various fields, e.g., medical, commercial, regulatory etc.Your primary task will be to:

• To review and process standards and regulations
• To set up the regulatory framework of the product
• To design experiments
• To conduct experimental work
• Teach and supervise BSc and MSc student projects, and be co-supervisor for PhD students

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).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 starting date is 1 October 2024.You can read more about .Further information
Further information may be obtained from Anne Ladegaard Skov, email: .You can read more about The Danish Polymer Centre at .

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at .Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 18 September 2024 (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

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.The Danish Polymer Centre
At the Danish Polymer Centre (DPC) we play an internationally leading role in the research of extensional rheology, silicone elastomers and synthesis of polymers. Our primary objective is to develop, implement and apply polymers in commercial products to assist and provide support for the Danish as well as international polymer industry through the following activities: Measuring and modelling rheology of polymer melts, Synthesizing polymers with specific functions to allow add-on features, Synthesizing elastomers with novel functions, Characterizing polymer-based materials.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.

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Location

Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden – Lyngby, Midtjylland

Job date

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:06:57 GMT

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