DTU Fødevareinstituttet is looking for an Academic Employee to design, develop, and refine a dynamic, decision-based interactive training platform. This simulation game will train healthcare professionals in managing outbreaks of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in hospital settings, directly strengthening Europe’s capacity to detect, investigate, and contain AMR outbreaks.
What You'll Do
- Develop engaging, pedagogically sound narrative content and decision trees for outbreak simulation exercises.
- Design learning modules that reflect real-world challenges in infection prevention and control, epidemiology, microbiology, and bioinformatics.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of microbiologists, bioinformaticians, epidemiologists, and educational designers at DTU and Statens Serum Institut (SSI).
- Incorporate realistic WGS data analysis, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and epidemiological trace-back into interactive scenarios.
- Create scoring systems, feedback mechanisms, and learning outcomes that align with training goals for healthcare professionals.
- Prepare supporting training materials, guidelines, and user instructions.
What We're Looking For
- A PhD or equivalent in microbiology, epidemiology, public health, bioinformatics, or a related field.
- Documented experience in outbreak investigation and/or designing simulated exercises.
- A strong understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), whole genome sequencing (WGS), and infection control principles.
- Experience in developing training materials, workshops, or e-learning modules.
- Creativity and the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into engaging, interactive learning experiences.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary team.
Nice to Have
- Proficiency in additional European languages.
Team & Environment
You will join a multidisciplinary team of microbiologists, bioinformaticians, epidemiologists, and educational designers at DTU and Statens Serum Institut (SSI).
Benefits & Compensation
- An interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with focus on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice.
- Emphasis on a high level of professionalism and skills development.
- Great flexibility in the position.
- Compensation based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).
Work Mode
This is an onsite position primarily at DTU Lyngby Campus (or one of DTU's other locations).
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
