Research Specialist with responsibility for the preclinical PET/SPECT imaging facility - DTU Health Tech

Job DescriptionWe are looking for lab manager for our pre-clinical PET/SPECT/CT imaging facility that is currently under installation within our animal facility at Lyngby campus, bldg. 202. The lab is part of a larger imaging infrastructure, the Translational Imaging Center. The PET/SPECT/CT imaging facility is part of the Hevesy Lab at Risø that produces radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals for clinical and pre-clinical purposes. The lab manager is with reference to the Head of the Hevesy lab.

Responsibilities/TasksResponsible for developing the new preclinical PET/SPECT imaging laboratory to support the needs for researchers at DTU Health Tech and strengthen national and international collaboration with academic groups and commercial partners for research, innovation, and teaching. Responsible for creating a forward-thinking research strategy and help develop a sustainable economy for the laboratory. Serve as radiation safety officer, ensuring compliance with national safety regulations and maintaining the radioisotope license. Educate technical personnel and students in PET/SPECT/CT imaging and radiation safety. Guide researchers in experimental design, data interpretation, and imaging-related grant applications.

Implementing and characterizing new imaging methods, protocols and experimental set-ups. Responsible for maintaining equipment service contracts and industrial research collaborations. Our expectations of youStrong scientific background – a PhD within biomedical imaging, radiopharmacy, radiochemistry, or similar. 15+ years of research experience in preclinical imaging and 3+ years of experience in the industry with strong commercial insight. FELASA C certification, Isotope license and demonstrated experience with image data analysis. Deep technical knowledge of preclinical PET/SPECT/CT scanner hardware and software including different reconstruction techniques. Hands-on experience with preclinical models (e. g. , cancer, metabolic, liver, cardiovascular diseases).

Excellent communication skills with both scientists and clinicians. Fluent in English and Danish. Salary and appointment termsThe appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Application and contactPlease submit your online application no later than Sunday 17 August 2025. Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Head of Department, Jan Ardenkjær-Larsen on +45 40272775. 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 TechWith a vision to improve health and quality of life through technology, DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation based on technical and natural science.

We educate tomorrow’s health tech engineers and create the foundation for new and innovative services and technologies for the globally expanding healthcare sector with its demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech’s expertise can be described through five overall research areas: Diagnostic Imaging, Digital Health, Personalised Therapy, Precision Diagnostics, and Sensory and Neural Technology. Our technologies and solutions are developed with the aim of benefiting people and creating value for society.

The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD Students, and a technical/administrative support staff of about 100 persons of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities. Technology for peopleDTU 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.