AI-Driven Biochemical Engineering: Synthetic Biology Lead

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in the field of synthetic biology and biochemical engineering, at the interface of biology, computation, and engineering. Candidates should drive an independent, internationally visible program and foster collaborations across chemical engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, computational science, and engineering.

You will teach and supervise across BSc, MSc, and PhD programs, while developing technologies and

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biotechnology, synthetic biology, bioengineering, computational biology, or closely related discipline.
• Strong track record, or clear potential to develop a strong international research reputation.
• Experience integrating experimental and computational approaches.
• Ability to attract competitive external research funding.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent, internationally visible research program in synthetic biology and biochemical engineering.
• Develop new approaches for discovery, design, and engineering of enzymes, metabolic pathways, proteins, and biological systems.
• Integrate computational methods, including AI/ML, with experimental biology and biochemical engineering.
• Advance technologies to expand biological and chemical diversity including noncanonical biomolecules.
• Supervise PhD students and contribute to teaching across BSc, MSc, and PhD programs.

Skills

Synthetic biology

Biochemical engineering

Metabolic engineering

Artificial intelligence

Machine learning

Enzyme discovery

Protein engineering

Genetic-code engineering

Noncanonical amino acids

Computational biology

Bioprocess engineering

Education

PhD in chemical/biochemical engineering or closely related discipline

Job description

DTU invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in the field of synthetic biology and biochemical engineering, at the interface of biology, computation, and engineering. Candidates should drive an independent, internationally visible program and foster collaborations across chemical engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, computational science, and engineering.

You will teach and supervise across BSc, MSc, and PhD programs, while developing technologies and