Senior Scientific Specialist within Technology and Research Infrastructure

Senior Scientific Specialist within Technology and Research Infrastructure

Description
Do you recognize the importance of new technology and advanced research infrastructure as enablers of scientific breakthroughs? Would you like to develop, enable and monitor research initiatives that are implemented by others? We are looking for a new colleague who values being a part of a team and has a strong scientific background in engineering or natural science, preferably aligned with the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s focus on health and/or sustainability.

The Job
You will join the Technical Science Department and especially contribute to our activities within research infrastructure, technology development and deployment across the strategic focus areas of the Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF). We are currently seven scientific employees with diverse scientific expertise and background, a team coordinator and an office trainee. We collaborate across the NNF scientific areas to develop initiatives, which often also include external partners such as universities and NGOs.

You will work on projects spanning from fundamental research and development within natural and technical science to the enabling of research within health and sustainability, with emphasis on facilitating the development and deployment of new technologies.

You will contribute with expert knowledge on technology and research infrastructure initiatives across the Foundation. Moreover, you will participate in the creation and implementation of new strategic and open competition initiatives using your experience. Your tasks will include:

• Participate in the development and management of strategic initiatives within the Technical Sciences department and across NNF.

• Assist with the development, assessment and monitoring of relevant open competition programmes, e.g. the Research Infrastructure Programme.

• Provide expert knowledge within technology development and/or research infrastructure across NNF’s programme areas.

• Maintain expertise within the field and acquire new knowledge, for instance by reading relevant scientific literature and reports, by analysis and evaluation of applications, as well as participate in scientific conferences.

• Formulate the content of reports, recommendations, and other written documents in a concise and professional manner.

Professional and personal qualifications
We are looking for a scientific team-member who has:

• A Ph.D. in engineering or natural science (e.g., physics, chemistry, materials science, structural biology or similar).

• 3+ years of postgraduate experience that should include academic research and may include relevant experience from industry, research funding agencies, or non-profit organisations.

• Research experience with emphasis on experimental activities, e.g. technology, method, or instrument development alternatively is an expert user of advanced scientific equipment or large-scale facilities.

• Experience of working in different research environments including at least 1 year in the Nordic region and preferably internationally.

• Experience with research project management will be considered an advantage.

• Experience with grant writing and/or assessment will be considered an advantage.

As a person you are curious, open-minded and thrive in an interdisciplinary environment with a focus on teamwork and stakeholders. The job bridges initiatives across several NNF departments and therefore the ability to coordinate and work in a structured manner with attention to detail is important. Moreover, it is essential that you can communicate in English at a professional level to both peers and non-experts. Knowledge of the Danish language is considered an advantage, but not a requirement.

The title of the position and exact work responsibilities will be based on your relevant experience.

Working at the Novo Nordisk Foundation
We offer a committed and professional workplace where it is valued that colleagues thrive, are challenged, and have opportunities to develop their potential. A career at the Novo Nordisk Foundation gives you the opportunity to work on important projects that benefit society, with key actors within research and industry, and as part of a dedicated team that is passionate about creating impact.

Application and Information
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, and no later than 9 January 2026. The expected start date is 1 April 2026 or shortly thereafter. The first round of interviews is planned for weeks 4 and 5. The second round of interviews is scheduled for week 6.

To apply, please submit a cover letter outlining your motivation for the position as well as your CV including scientific production (publications, patents, tools, and/or grants etc.) and university transcripts by clicking on the “Apply now” button. Only applications and information submitted by the official NNF job portal will be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation
Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation’s mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases as well as to advance knowledge and solutions to support a green transformation of society.

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