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A position as Postdoc (full-time) is vacant at the  TE Andersen Lab  part of the  Research Unit of Clinical Microbiology , the  Department of Clinical Research ,  Faculty of Health Sciences ,  University of Southern Denmark .  The position is limited to 3 years with the possibility of extension.  Shape the future of clinical diagnostics We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to help establish next-generation Raman spectroscopy technologies for clinical microbiology. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface between optics, artificial intelligence, microbiology and clinical diagnostics in close collaboration with hospitals, industry and international research partners. Research environment The successful candidate will join the research group led by Professor Thomas Emil Andersen. The group conducts translational research in microbiology, advanced infection models, spectroscopy and medical technology. We collaborate extensively with Danish and international hospitals, universities and industrial partners, with a strong focus on translating innovative technologies into improved patient care. The academic position The job involves research, professional development, research education, research-based teaching, and supervision. Your responsibilities will consist of the following: Lead OUH contributions to the EU- and state-funded projects (Innovation Fund Denmark project  nanoRaman , two Eurostars projects MbCare and QMIC, and the MedTech Odense project UriNix). Design, plan and execute experimental studies from concept to publication. Develop Raman spectroscopy workflows for analysis of clinical samples. Apply machine learning and AI for spectral analysis and diagnostic classification. Coordinate collaborations across hospitals, academia and industrial partners. Build and develop a Raman spectroscopy research platform within the Andersen Lab. Supervise students and junior researchers. Publishing results in leading international journals and contributing to future grant applications. Expectations and qualifications We are looking for candidates holding a PhD in physics, engineering, optics, spectroscopy, biomedical engineering or a related discipline. The candidate may also hold a PhD within health sciences, biology, microbiology or similar but should then also hold significant knowledge and experience within optical sciences, spectroscopy and related data handling. Essential qualifications: Significant knowledge and experience with Raman spectroscopy. Experience with optical instrumentation. Experience with machine learning and/or AI. Experience analysing biological or clinical samples. Profound in scientific writing and a solid publication record. Desirable qualifications: Experience with clinical microbiology or hospital diagnostics. Experience in academia–industry collaborations. Project coordination skills. Ability to work independently while thriving in multidisciplinary teams. What we offer A unique translational research environment combining engineering and medicine. Participation in major externally funded collaborative projects. Close interaction with clinicians, engineers and industrial partners. Access to state-of-the-art spectroscopy and microbiology facilities. Excellent opportunities for scientific publishing, networking and career development. Research strategy for OUH and the Department of Clinical Research The joint research strategy for the Department of Clinical Research and Odense University Hospital sets the direction for our shared research efforts in the years ahead. Rooted in the vision - We conduct research together to shape the patient care of the future - it focuses in particular on: cross-disciplinary research - with people at the centre; strong research environments - as drivers of development