DTU Tenure Track Researcher in X-Ray Tomographic Imaging Experiments and Data Analysis at DanMAX, MAX IV - DTU Compute

Job DescriptionAre you passionate about tomographic image analysis and ready to contribute to cutting-edge materials science?We are looking for a researcher to join the DanMAX team at MAX IV in Lund, Sweden, focusing on experimental 3D X-ray imaging and data analysis.DanMAX is a Danish-funded materials science beamline at MAX IV, one of the world’s most advanced synchrotron light sources. With its high-brilliance X-ray beam, DanMAX offers excellent phase contrast imaging capabilities and enables unique experiments across fields ranging from engineering materials to biology. DanMAX is also, besides imaging, designed for X-ray diffraction experiments, including 2D and 3D resolved techniques like scanning µXRD+XRF and XRD-CT. To ensure these experiments lead to high-impact science, we’re seeking a candidate who can bridge beamline operations and advanced image analysis.Responsibilities And QualificationsYou will become part of the DanMAX beamline team and work closely with users, supporting both experiments and data analysis. The user support will occasionally include odd hours and weekends/holidays. You will also help further develop our in-house tomographic reconstruction pipeline, reconBlazer, and contribute to building streamlined, standardized analysis workflows.You will be employed by the Section for Visual Computing at DTU Compute, but will be stationed at MAX IV in Lund, Sweden. Through the QIM Center—a collaboration between DTU, Lund University, and the University of Copenhagen—you will also be part of a strong network of researchers working on X-ray image analysis across institutions. We expect you to collaborate with other QIM researchers and regularly visit DTU Compute and the 3D Imaging Center at DTU. Through your work at the beamline, you will also interact with other MAX IV groups and support teams at MAX IV.We expect you to engage in research and development at DanMAX, collaborating with the beamline team. Building on the analysis tools and experience already established, we expect that you will contribute with analysis that leads to standardized analysis pipelines and procedures that will ensure that the time from experiment to results is short. Hereby, DanMAX impacts the field of tomographic research through fast publications of the latest experimental results.This position offers an excellent foundation for a career in 3D imaging at either universities, large-scale research infrastructure, or the private sector.Your primary tasks will be to:Be an active member of the DanMAX beamline team, supporting users with experiment planning, execution, and data analysis.Further develop and maintain our tomographic reconstruction and processing pipeline, reconBlazer.Carry out independent research in 3D image analysis using data from full-field X-ray imaging experiments at DanMAX.Collaborate with QIM researchers and help align the development of new image analysis methods with the needs of beamline experiments.Take part in advising MAX IVon infrastructure requirements for tomography reconstruction and analysis.To perform these tasks, we expect you to have:A strong background in X-ray tomography (synchrotron or lab-based) or other 3D imaging techniques.Solid programming skills, particularly in Python, and experience with image analysis and visualization tools.Familiarity with deep learning approaches for segmentation and data processing.A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills—you enjoy working with an international team of both scientists, technicians, and software developers.Ambition to help shape the future of tomography at DanMAX and contribute to impactful, user-driven science.Sufficient technical skills to operate both software and hardware at the beamlineFormal Qualifications:You must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent)You must contribute to the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:Research experienceExperience and quality of teaching Research vision and potentialInternational impact and experience Societal impactInnovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industryLeadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skillsCommunication skillsSalary and terms of employmentThe 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 position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process here .You can read more about career paths at DTU here .Further informationFurther information may be obtained from Anders Bjorholm Dahl ( abda@dtu.dk ) and Innokenty Kantor ( inkan@fysik.dtu.dk ).You can find more information about DanMAX at https://maxiv.lu.se/danmax , about 3D imaging center at https://imaging.dtu.dk , and about QIM at https://qim.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 15 November 2025 at 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)Vision for teaching and research for the tenure track period CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/ ) Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)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.The Section for Visual Computing is part of the Department for Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (DTU Compute). DTU Compute is an internationally recognised academic environment with over 400 employees and 10 research sections. 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