Postdoctoral position in Food Biophysics

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Simonsen group within molecular biophysics of food ingredients. The research is focused on structural and physical aspects of food ingredients and food matrices using high resolution microscopy and image analysis.

We are seeking a highly motivated applicant to join our research team for a project on molecular scale imaging of food molecules in collaboration with an external company partner. 

The ideal candidate has the following competences and skills:

• A Ph.D. in biophysics 
• An Msc in physics. 
• Extensive research experience in soft matter and biophysics. 
• Analytical and programming skills for data analysis and ai-based analysis. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (English) for effective teamwork across disciplines.

Additional valuable skills:   

• Research expertise in the preparation and characterization of soft materials and gels.
• Research expertise in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and AFM-based force spectroscopy. 
• Research expertise in optical and confocal microscopy. 

Starting date: 1 July 2026. The position is for up to two years. 
Application deadline: 04 May 2026.

For further information please contact Associate Professor Adam Cohen Simonsen, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark, e-mail: adam@sdu.dk. 

The application must include the following:
• A curriculum vitae
• A full list of publications
• Copies of all publications on which the applicant wishes to be evaluated
• A brief survey of the applicant's most important research results.

Natural Science Research – Interdisciplinary Strength

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is one of four departments at the Faculty of Science, SDU and is located in Odense. At the Department, we contribute to solving some of society’s greatest challenges within energy, environment, health, and sustainability. We succeed because we build bridges between disciplines and transcend traditional boundaries. Our interdisciplinary mindset is not only a fundamental condition, but also our strength. And it is a strength that ensures our research and education are recognized both nationally and internationally.

Our vision is to create and apply knowledge across the natural sciences. We are unique in housing research within physics, chemistry, and pharmacy under one department, which provides excellent opportunities to explore the intersections between these disciplines. Read more about our vision here.

The candidate will be part of the Section for Physics.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.