Industrial Postdoc — Protein Chemistry & Biocatalysis

Novonesis; Kongens Lyngby; Presencial; DKK 357 000 - 469 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Novonesis is seeking an Industrial Postdoc in Protein Chemistry and Assays in Lyngby, Denmark, joining a bilateral project with TUM, with a 29-month fixed duration. You will develop cell-free enzyme cascades, engineer enzymes, and test cascades in collaboration with R&D teams.

The role requires a PhD in Protein Science or related field, hands-on bacterial expression/purification, and experience with activity assays and biocatalysis. Expect international collaboration and site stays in Germany.

Qualificações

• PhD degree with graduation within the last 5 years in Protein Science, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or related field with a focus on enzyme technology.
• Hands-on expertise in protein engineering, expression and purification in bacterial hosts, combined with experience in developing and optimizing enzyme activity assays and performing structural characterization.
• Experience with biocatalysis, particularly in vitro multi-enzyme cascades using cofactor-dependent enzymes.
• Experience with enzyme immobilization is an advantage.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Provide expertise to support the development of cell-free enzyme cascades, including cofactor recycling strategies.
• Drive the execution of experiments, data analysis, and responsibility for the scientific and technical outcome of the research project.
• Maintain project technical documentation (ELNs, reports, etc) and drive publications and knowledge sharing.
• Help set scientific direction, drive progress, and take proactive communication by organizing project meetings and bringing topics to meetings.
• Engage proactively with the broader organization and external collaborators.

Conhecimentos

Protein engineering

Enzyme assays

Kinetics

Biocatalysis

Multi-enzyme cascades

Collaboration

Communication

ELNs and data sharing

Formação académica

PhD in Protein Science, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or related field

Ferramentas

ELNs

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Novonesis is seeking an Industrial Postdoc in Protein Chemistry and Assays in Lyngby, Denmark, joining a bilateral project with TUM, with a 29-month fixed duration. You will develop cell-free enzyme cascades, engineer enzymes, and test cascades in collaboration with R&D teams.

The role requires a PhD in Protein Science or related field, hands-on bacterial expression/purification, and experience with activity assays and biocatalysis. Expect international collaboration and site stays in Germany.