Postdoc: Hybrid Metabolic-Driven Multicellular Dynamics

DTU; Denmark; Hybrid; DKK 660,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to lead experiments at the intersection of synthetic biology, metabolism, and active matter physics. The role combines wet-lab and computational work, with supervision by DTU and Niels Bohr Institute researchers.

The project explores how metabolic perturbations drive multicellular dynamics using cutting-edge tools. You will mentor students, collaborate across DTU Bioengineering and related institutes, and contribute to a growing,

Qualifications

• PhD required or equivalent.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and genetic engineering.
• Strong communication skills in English and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement optogenetic gene circuits and metabolic sensors.
• Perform metabolic phenotyping and omics sample preparation.
• Design 2D multicellular assays to study collective cell behaviors.
• Conduct biophysical experiments to link metabolism to mechanosensing and organization.
• Mentor PhD, MSc, and BSc students in the group.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Genetic engineering

Fluorescence microscopy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Scientific mentoring

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Fluorescence microscopy

Live-cell imaging

Light-sheet microscopy

Job description

DTU is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to lead experiments at the intersection of synthetic biology, metabolism, and active matter physics. The role combines wet-lab and computational work, with supervision by DTU and Niels Bohr Institute researchers.

The project explores how metabolic perturbations drive multicellular dynamics using cutting-edge tools. You will mentor students, collaborate across DTU Bioengineering and related institutes, and contribute to a growing,