Summary
This is an exciting, highly cross-disciplinary PhD position offered through the DTU Novo Nordisk Manufacturing Innovation PhD Program. The successful candidate will be jointly enrolled at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and Novo Nordisk. The project focuses on integrating first-principles understanding of chemistry and measurement systems with advanced data science to develop robust, simulation-based chemometric models for real-time process monitoring (Raman spectroscopy) in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
PhD Opportunity: Shape the Future of Pharma Analytics with Novo Nordisk & DTU, Denmark
Key Information
| Detail | Specification |
| Designation | PhD Student / Researcher |
| Research Area | Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Chemometrics, Raman Spectroscopy, Data Science, and Machine Learning |
| Location | Lyngby, Capital Region of Denmark, DK |
| Hosting Institutions | Novo Nordisk (Process Analytics and Modelling area) & Technical University of Denmark (DTU) |
| Starting Salary | 40,145.48 DKK per month (excluding pension and other benefits) |
| Application Deadline | August 2nd, 2026 |
Research Area: Physics-Informed Simulations, Raman Spectroscopy, and Advanced Chemometric Modelling for Pharmaceutical PAT.
Eligibility & Qualifications
The ideal candidate should be highly motivated to work at the interface of engineering, chemistry, and data science, possessing:
- A Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a closely related field.
- A solid understanding of spectroscopy, chemometrics, statistics, or machine learning.
- Laboratory experience alongside a keen interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing and process analytics.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate complex datasets.
- Excellent communication skills and the motivation to collaborate across a cross-disciplinary, industry-academia setting.
- High proficiency in both written and spoken English.
Job Description
As a PhD student within this framework, your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting applied research focusing on Raman spectroscopy, chemometrics, and data-driven modelling.
- Developing and validating next-generation methodologies to create augmented process data via simulations.
- Working directly with experimental and simulated data from real‑world pharmaceutical production environments.
- Accelerating the industrial adoption of PAT at Novo Nordisk by creating generalisable chemometric workflows.
- Publishing scientific results and contributing to internal knowledge sharing across Novo Nordisk and DTU.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must submit your application directly through the official Novo Nordisk Careers Page.
Your application package must include:
- Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), including any publications or relevant research experience.
- Documentation of a completed M.Sc. degree.
- Academic transcripts for both your B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs (including weighted grade averages and English translations where applicable).
For further academic or technical inquiries regarding the project, you may reach out to the contacts listed on the official job posting, including Chemometric Science Specialist Pau Cabaneros or Prof. Murat Kulahci at DTU.
Last Date to Apply
- August 2nd, 2026
