Student assistants for cleanrooms and laboratories - DTU Nanolab

We are looking for 3 engaged and capable student assistants to help in DTU Nanolabs ISO 14644 class 4 and 5 cleanrooms and associated laboratories.

You will become part of a team that supports research, teaching and daily operations in one of Denmark's most advanced laboratory environments.

The job

The work consists of maintaining laboratories and cleanroom facilities so they are ready for use in research and teaching, while also supporting the needs of users. You will also guide and assist students who use the facilities.

In the cleanroom, work mainly with wafers of semiconductor materials, and your tasks include among others:

• Maintenance of critical inventories in the cleanroom
• Handling and preparation of wafers for teaching and research
• Cleaning of test wafers for training and research activities
• Guidance of students in cleanroom techniques and procedures
• Guidance in proper cleanroom conduct
• Oversight of the cleanroom's general condition
• Handling and disposal of chemicals after completed experiments
• Diverse practical operating tasks in the laboratories

At the start of employment you will undergo an extensive cleanroom course, which provides you with the necessary competencies to work safely in our facilities.

Our expectations of you

We expect that you

• Are enrolled in a technical or natural science education, preferably at DTU
• Have an interest in laboratory work and practical tasks
• Work in a structured and responsible manner
• Are service-minded and enjoy helping others
• Have understanding of or interest in laboratory safety and handling of chemicals
• Can work independently after training
• Communicate well in Danish and English

Experience from laboratories or cleanrooms is an advantage but not a requirement.

What we offer you

We offer an hourly paid position with a focus on both professional and personal development.

You will become part of DTU Nanolab, where you have the opportunity to work in advanced research facilities and gain valuable practical experience in laboratory operations, cleanroom technology and collaboration with students and researchers.

You will have influence on the planning of your tasks and become part of a professionally strong and helpful environment.

At DTU you also become part of one of Europe’s leading research and educational institutions, where high professional standards are combined with an informal and developing work environment.

Salary and employment terms

Salary and employment terms in accordance with the collective agreement for Student Teachers at universities etc. (SUL) See salary scales here .

Working time is on average 4-6 hours per week and can be arranged flexibly in relation to holidays, exams etc.. The position is desired to be filled by 1 February 2027. The employment continues as long as you are an active student.

Workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact

We must receive your online application no later than 1 December 2026 . Open the link "Apply now", where you fill out the application form and attach your motivated application, CV and documentation of study activity. In the application we would like to hear a little about you, your competencies and why you are applying for the position.

If you want more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Louise Birk ( [email protected] ). Read more about DTU Nanolab at www.nanolab.dtu.dk .

Applications received after the application deadline will not be considered.

All interested regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic origin are encouraged to apply for the position. As DTU works with research in critical technology, there are special rules for security and export control, and background checks of qualified candidates for the position may be performed as open source.

DTU Nanolab is Denmark's Technical University’s national center for advanced microfabrication and nanocharacterization. The center focuses on research and development within nanotechnology and offers advanced facilities for fabrication and characterization of nanostructures and microcomponents. With advanced equipment and a strong professional environment, DTU Nanolab supports research projects and industrial collaborations that require precision fabrication and analysis at the nanoscale.

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DTU is one of Europe’s leading technical universities. With research and education at international top level we create solutions to today’s major societal challenges and contribute to securing Europe’s global leading position within sustainable technology development. Since H.C. Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has been the same: We develop and exploit natural science and technical science for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students and 6,500 employees.

We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, developmental and informal work culture. DTU has campuses across Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities worldwide.