Postdoc: Biophysical Protein Assembly for Materials

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Bioengineering at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to study protein self‑assembly and biomaterials. The position starts 1 November 2026 or as soon as possible, for a six‑month term with potential extension.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, write scientific articles and present findings at conferences while collaborating with structural, computational and biomedical biology groups.

Qualifications

• Be interested in the quantitative study of biomolecular systems in vitro in the context of materials science.
• Have practical experience with recombinant protein expression and purification, as well as their quantitative biophysical characterisation by fluorescence, imaging, scattering and microfluidic methods.
• Feel comfortable in an interdisciplinary research environment of openness and collaboration.
• Have a strong track record in the generation, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of scientific results (as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications, oral presentations, teaching and outreach activities).
• As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Assistance in and involvement with other research projects and topics in the group.
• Collaboration with other postdocs in the lab and help with the supervision of a PhD student who are also involved in the projects.
• Taking responsibility for the functioning of research equipment.
• Experimental design, data analysis, writing of scientific articles and presentations at conferences and meetings

Skills

Recombinant protein expression

Biophysical characterisation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD degree

Tools

Fluorescence

Imaging

Scattering

Microfluidics

Job description

DTU Bioengineering at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to study protein self‑assembly and biomaterials. The position starts 1 November 2026 or as soon as possible, for a six‑month term with potential extension.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, write scientific articles and present findings at conferences while collaborating with structural, computational and biomedical biology groups.