Postdoc in Nanomaterial-Based Biosensors and Cancer Therapeutics - DTU Health Tech

A postdoctoral position is available in the Section of Experimental and Translational Immunology (xTI), Department of Health Technology (DTU Health Tech), at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). 

The position focuses on the development of nanomaterial-based biosensors for ultra-early cancer detection, alongside the development of advanced nanoformulation-based cancer therapeutic strategies. The project integrates nanomaterials engineering, biological validation, and translational approaches to address critical challenges in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The present project will be conducted within a highly interdisciplinary research environment, combining expertise in nanotechnology, cancer biology, immunology, and translational research. The postdoctoral researcher will work with state-of-the-art experimental platforms and contribute to the development of novel diagnostic biosensors and cancer-focused nanomaterial platforms with strong potential for clinical impact.

Responsibilities
Your overall focus will be the development and evaluation of nanomaterial-based platforms for cancer therapeutics and diagnostic biosensors, with validation across in vitro, 3D, and in vivo disease models.

Your primary tasks will be to:

• Development and optimisation of nanoformulations for cancer therapeutics
• Physicochemical characterization of nanomaterials using FTIR, DLS, TGA, sp-ICPMS, TEM, SEM, etc.
• Evaluation of drug loading efficiency, release profiles, and release kinetics under relevant conditions
• Design, functionalization, and validation of nanomaterial-based biosensors for lung cancer diagnosis
• Biomarker attachment, surface chemistry optimisation, and biosensor signal readout analysis
• In vitro biological evaluation using mammalian cell culture systems, including 2D cultures, 3D spheroids, organoid-based models and in vivo cancer and infection models
• Integration and analysis of transcriptomics and proteomics datasets
• Establishment and maintenance of standardised experimental pipelines
• Data analysis, manuscript preparation, and project reporting

Required Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in nanotechnology, biomedical sciences, cancer biology, or a related field
• Proven experience in nanoformulation design and characterization, and application in in vitro and in vivo models
• Hands-on experience in designing nanomaterial-based biosensors, including biomarker conjugation and detection strategies for ultra-early cancer detection
• Strong background in in vitro mammalian cell culture, including 3D spheroids and organoid models, and in vivo cancer and/or infection models
• Ability to analyse and interpret transcriptomics and proteomics data
• Solid understanding of translational cancer nanomedicine and diagnostic platforms

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 2 years. Employment starts as soon as possible. 

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information  
Further information may be obtained from Priyanka Singh: prisin@biosustain.dtu.dk. 

You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.dtu.dk/.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 24 March 2026 (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. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Health Tech
DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Techs expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques, across digital health and biological modelling, to biopharma technologies. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 160 persons, of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.

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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.