Summary
Novo Nordisk, in collaboration with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), is inviting applications for an industrial PhD position within Process Analytical Technology (PAT). The project focuses on combining chemistry, spectroscopy, and data science to develop physics-informed simulation frameworks for synthetic spectral data generation and chemometric modeling in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
PhD Position: Physics-Informed Simulation Framework for Process Analytical Technology, Novo Nordisk, Denmark
Key Information Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Position Title | PhD Position in Physics-Informed Simulation Framework for Synthetic Spectral Data Generation and Chemometric Modelling in Pharmaceutical Analysis |
| Host Organizations | Novo Nordisk & Technical University of Denmark (DTU) |
| Program | DTU Novo Nordisk Manufacturing Innovation PhD Program |
| Starting Salary | 40,145.48 DKK / month (excluding pension and other benefits) |
| Category | Education / Industrial PhD |
| Application Deadline | August 2nd, 2026 |
Designation
- Industrial PhD Student (Jointly enrolled at DTU and based at Novo Nordisk)
Research Area
- Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
- Raman Spectroscopy & Synthetic Spectral Data Generation
- Chemometrics, Data-Driven Modelling, and Machine Learning
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Quality Control
Location
- Lyngby, Capital Region of Denmark, DK
Eligibility / Qualification
- Education: Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a closely related field.
- Core Competencies:
- Solid understanding of spectroscopy, chemometrics, statistics, or machine learning.
- Laboratory experience and interest in process analytics and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle complex datasets.
- Language: Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills and strong motivation to work in a cross-disciplinary, industry-academia collaborative environment.
Job Description & Responsibilities
- Conduct applied research on Raman spectroscopy, chemometrics, and data-driven modeling for parenteral aqueous drug products.
- Develop and validate new methodologies for generating augmented process data through simulations.
- Work with both experimental and simulated data in real pharmaceutical production environments.
- Publish scientific results in reputable journals and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing across Novo Nordisk and DTU.
- Collaborate closely with academic supervisors at DTU and industry experts in the Process Analytics and Modelling department at Novo Nordisk.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their application online through the Novo Nordisk Careers Portal.
Required Application Documents:
- Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including publications or relevant research experience
- Documentation of a completed M.Sc. degree
- Academic Transcripts for both B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs (including weighted grade averages and official English translations where applicable)
Last Date to Apply
- August 2nd, 2026
