The Department of Clinical Medicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a postdoc position in the field of medical physics, within the topic of photon-counting computed tomography for proton therapy, as per October 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter (after agreement). The working place for the postdoc will be the Danish Centre for Particle Therapy (DCPT) at Aarhus University Hospital. The position is a fixed-term full-time position, for three years.
At the Department of Clinical Medicine, you will be part of what is probably the largest health science research department in Denmark. Our clinical research covers all medical specialities and takes place in close collaboration with Aarhus University Hospital and the regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region. We have approx. 30,000 square metres of modern research facilities for experimental surgery and medicine, animal facilities, and advanced scanners at our disposal. The department has overall responsibility for the Master's degree programs in medicine and in molecular medicine. Covering all clinical disciplines, the department has around 600 faculty positions (Associate Professors and Professors), with around 250 of these in full-time positions. In addition, there are more than 100 postdocs and more than 400 PhD students. As a postdoc, you will be affiliated with the Department of Clinical Medicine, but your workplace will be at DCPT and Aarhus University Hospital. You can read more about the department here and about the Health faculty here.
DCPT is a national centre, responsible for proton therapy of all relevant Danish cancer patients, having been in operation since January 2019. We have a front-line proton therapy spot scanning delivery system, and we are treating patients in three gantry rooms. In addition, we have an experimental room (with a horizontal beamline) for technical, physical and biological pre-clinical studies. The research staff connected to DCPT currently include five full-time professors in medical physics, two clinical professors (MDs), one full-time professor in radiobiology, and eleven associate/assistant professors in medical physics or oncology (most of the latter in part-time positions, in combination with a position in the clinic). We currently have fourteen PhD students and six postdocs connected to DCPT, primarily funded by external grants, as well as a number of master and bachelor students, that together make essential contributions to our research environment. There is overall a close collaboration between the academic and the clinical staff at DCPT.
About the research project
The research project of this postdoc focuses on the investigation of a new computed tomography (CT) scanner technology, so-called photon-counting CT, for the use in treatment planning of radiotherapy, including proton therapy. This project will both aim at improving delineation and dose calculation in radiotherapy while reducing imaging dose and patient burden. The project will include developing new visualisation strategies to aid delineation, as well as developing deep learning methods to enhance photon-counting CT images and better visualise tissue boundaries. The project will also establish new strategies to improve the accuracy of radiotherapy dose calculations including algorithms for virtual iodine contrast removal. Overall, the project will aim to establish clinical workflows for photon-counting CT-based treatment planning in radiotherapy. The project will be performed in a close multidisciplinary teamwork of radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and scientist.
Your job responsibilities
As postdoc, your position is primarily research-focused but is also likely to involve teaching assignments. Teaching/supervision experience is therefore also a benefit. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive and provide mentoring and guidance.
Your main tasks will consist of:
- Independent research of high international quality, including presenting and publishing this work at conferences and in leading journals in the field.
- Contributing to building and strengthening of our research environment, specifically by establishing the area of the present project as a leading clinical research theme of DCPT.
- Contributing to the education and mentoring of undergraduate students (e.g. bachelor and master students).
You will report to Assistant Professor Vicki Trier Taasti at DCPT and the Department of Clinical Medicine.
Your competences
You have academic qualifications at PhD level, in medical physics, physics, biomedical engineering or computer science. It is mandatory that your PhD degree is on a topic relevant for this specific position, i.e. in CT-imaging and radiotherapy. Experience with photon-counting CT will be a considerable advantage. Deep learning knowledge will be an asset. CT image analysis skills is a prerequisite. You should have a strong theoretical background in physics and medical physics, and you should have proven experience (through published papers) with the above topics. A high level of coding competences will be required. If your PhD is not yet completed, please document that your thesis will be submitted before the start date of the position.
As a person, you should have good interpersonal skills, be inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment. You will also be expected to be able to work both together with other project members and external collaborators as well as independently.
We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.
In order to be assessed as qualified for a Postdoc position, you must meet these academic criteria.
Shortlisting will be used.
Questions about the position
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Assistant Professor Vicki Trier Taasti, tel.: (+45) 93806635.
Your place of work will be the Danish Centre for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 25, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark.
Application deadline
Deadline for applying will be August 17, 2026.
We expect to conduct interviews during week 34 and 35, 2026.
Terms of employment
- Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
- Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
- The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
- Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health.
- The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 493.394,35 and DKK 585.322,48 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (18.07 %). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated. Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
- Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.
- Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff
Application
Your application must include the following:
- Motivated application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diploma
- Template for applicant - postdoc
- A list of publications
- A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios
- A maximum of five of the publications of greatest relevance to the job may be submitted (optional)
- Research plan can be uploaded (optional)
- Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
- References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)
We refer to the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
International applicant?
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here. Aarhus University also has a Junior Researcher Association and offers career development support. You can read more about these resources here.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Health - Center for funktionelt integrativt Neurov, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 17-08-2026;
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