Job Description

If you are interested in wearable neurotechnology and want hands-on experience at the forefront of neural engineering, this position offers a unique opportunity to help develop the experimental and technical foundations of a new research program.

You will contribute to adaptive wearable neural-interface research by developing wireless wearable systems for non-invasive electromyography, support the establishment of human-experiment infrastructure, and work at the interface between embedded electronics, biomedical signal acquisition, and neural-interface research.

Responsibilities and qualifications

Your overall focus will be to establish the experimental and technical foundations for a new research program on wearable adaptive neural interfaces. You will help set up the laboratory infrastructure, develop wireless embedded systems for high-density electromyography, and validate these systems in controlled human experiments. The position is particularly suited to a candidate with strong hands-on skills in electronics, embedded systems, data acquisition, and experimental prototyping.

Your primary tasks will be to:

• Establish laboratory infrastructure, measurement setups, and workflows for human experiments
• Define technical specifications for wearable EMG acquisition and processing systems
• Design, prototype, and validate embedded electronics for wireless wearable neural interfaces
• Implement data acquisition, storage, and processing pipelines
• Integrate firmware, hardware, and software components into usable experimental platforms
• Prepare technical documentation, user guides, and training material
• Support proof-of-concept human experiments and preliminary data collection

As a formal qualification, you must have a master’s degree in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer engineering or a closely related field. In addition, you should have:

• Strong hands-on experience with embedded systems, electronics, or sensor-system development
• Experience with data acquisition, physiological measurements, or biomedical instrumentation
• Programming skills for embedded development and data processing, e.g. C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or similar
• Ability to prototype, test, troubleshoot, and document experimental systems
• Interest in wearable neurotechnology, electromyography, signal processing, or machine learning
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a multidisciplinary research environment

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 1.5 years. The expected starting date is 1 September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, preferably no later than 1 November 2026. The position is full-time.

The position is based at DTU’s Ballerup Campus in the Greater Copenhagen area.

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Further information

Further information may be obtained from Dr. Deren Y. Barsakcioglu at dyuba@dtu.dk

You can read more about Dr. Barsakcioglu’s research on wearable neural interfaces at https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/persons/deren-y-barsakcioglu/

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 9 August 2026 (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, max. 1 page)
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• Academic Diplomas (MSc)
• List of publications (if applicable)
• Contact information for one or two references.
• (Optional) A short portfolio, maximum 2 pages, highlighting up to three selected projects relevant to the position, such as embedded systems, electronics, data acquisition, wearable devices, signal processing, software tools, or experimental setups. For external links such as GitHub, applicants should indicate the specific repositories, files, or sections to be considered.

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 Engineering Technology –The Department of Engineering Technology combines research in technology implementation with a strong focus on real-world impact, industry collaboration, and advanced laboratory facilities. Activities span areas including digital technologies, embedded systems, energy systems, manufacturing, innovation, and emerging research in wearable and biomedical technologies, and healthcare technologies.

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