Postdoc: Engineer Anaerobic Microbial Cell Factories

DTU; Kongens Lyngby; Remote; DKK 480,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU is seeking a PhD-level scientist to join the Novo Nordisk Foundation BRiGHT institute at the Technical University of Denmark. You will design and develop microbial production systems for metabolising substrates, contributing to sustainable chemical production and collaboration across disciplines.

The role emphasizes building sensor systems for high-throughput analysis, modeling anaerobic communities, and publishing results in high-impact journals.

Qualifications

• As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).
• We are looking for a candidate with a strong demonstrated background in microbial physiology, general and anaerobic microbiology, ideally combined with:
• Demonstrated experience with developing sensor systems for remote monitoring of primarily anaerobic microbial processes.
• Hands-on experience with anaerobic microbial cultivation.
• In-depth knowledge of anaerobic metabolism and the ability to use such knowledge to design optimal reaction conditions for industrial applications.
• Excellent communication skills and an openness to interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Solid English capabilities are required, and you will be involved in teaching and supervision of BSc and MSc student projects.

Responsibilities

• Set up sensor systems for detailed and high throughput analysis of growth and metabolism of anaerobic and aerobic bacteria.
• Model anaerobic microbial communities to identify optimal scenarios for production of bulk biochemicals.
• Isolate and characterize anaerobic organism for their ability to metabolize selected substrates under selected conditions.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers.
• Contribute to publishing research findings in high-impact scientific journals.
• Prepare presentations, as well as project deliverables ensuring high levels of accuracy and presentation.

Skills

Sensor systems development for anaerob

Anaerobic microbial cultivation

Anaerobic metabolism knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork and comms

Education

PhD degree

Job description

DTU is seeking a PhD-level scientist to join the Novo Nordisk Foundation BRiGHT institute at the Technical University of Denmark. You will design and develop microbial production systems for metabolising substrates, contributing to sustainable chemical production and collaboration across disciplines.

The role emphasizes building sensor systems for high-throughput analysis, modeling anaerobic communities, and publishing results in high-impact journals.