The Mads Clausen Institute, Center for Nano Optics (www.sdu.dk/nano-optics) invites applications for an Associate Professor position in ‘Experimental Nano-Optics’. The starting date is Feb 1st, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. 

The successful candidate is expected to conduct cutting-edge experimental research within nano-optics involving advanced optical characterization of localized and propagating strongly enhanced and confined electromagnetic excitations with the state-of-the-art amplitude and phase-resolved near-field microscope available (NeaSpec). The near-field characterization is expected to be complemented with other optical characterization techniques as well as with performing advanced electromagnetic modelling. The candidate should have documented teaching experience at both BSc and MSc levels along with the corresponding teaching portfolio.

The application material should include a detailed motivation and an outline of the research activities that are to be pursued. In their applications, applicants should highlight their ten most significant journal publications, detailing also their author contributions. Applicants who wish to be considered should provide a link to a fully-updated ResearcherID (www.researcherid.com). The application material should also include detailed accounts on supervision and teaching experience.

The prospective candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in physics, preferably within nano-optics, and documented research experience in the aforementioned experimental techniques. They are expected to have a notable international profile, strong record of research publications, and demonstrated exceptional potential to excel in scientific research. We expect the candidate to actively engage in the development of academic research, conducting vigorous fund raising activities, and educational environment at the Centre for Nano Optics.

The candidate is expected to teach and instruct both graduate and undergraduet students as well as supervise bachelor and master projects. Furthermore, the candicate is expected to contribute actively to young-researcher education through supervision of Ph.D. students and postdoctorial researchers. 

For further information about the position and research infrastructure as well as Centre for Nano Optics, contact Prof. Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi (seib@mci.sdu.dk).

Read more on: http://www.sdu.dk/en/stillinger

Contact information
For information about the Mads Clausen Institute, please see www.sdu.dk/en/mci. 

Further information about this position is available Prof. Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi (seib@mci.sdu.dk).

Please be aware that we will not accept any email applications, as all applications must be submitted through the SDU online recruitment system.

If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support.

Application 

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply. 

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include:

• Research plan for the position in question (max. 2 pages). 
  Upload in the field called "Project description". 

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including personal contact information, describing research, along with any other relevant information, e.g. teaching experience, external funding etc.

• Verified copies of official Certificates/Diplomas (BSc, MSc and PhD) 

• List of publications with most relevant publications highlighted.

• Up to three names and emails of researchers, who can provide an informed reference letter at short notice (Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included).

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected. 

SUBMISSION GUIDE: 

Motivated application shall be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file).

The application deadline is November 1st, 2026, at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST) 

Read more and apply at https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/job-sdu