Postdoc: Microbial CO2 Conversion to Methane & Acetic Acid

ApplyMint; Denmark; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University invites applications for a 24-month research position focusing on microbial conversion of CO2 to methane and acetic acid as part of CORC. The project aims to develop biotechnology for CO2-neutral chemicals using renewable energy and industrial CO2 sources.

You will design and operate reactor systems for CO2 capture and conversion, study anaerobic H2/CO2-consuming microorganisms, and contribute to supervision and teaching

Qualifications

• PhD in microbiology or biotechnology required.
• Hands-on experience with H2/CO2-based anaerobic cultures (methanogens or acetogens).
• Knowledge of microbial physiology, growth kinetics and thermodynamics.
• Experience with microbial inhibition models and data analysis.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Skills

H2/CO2 anaerobic cultures

Microbial physiology

Inhibition models

Model-based data processing

English proficiency

Education

PhD in microbiology or biotechnology

Job description

The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University invites applications for a 24-month research position focusing on microbial conversion of CO2 to methane and acetic acid as part of CORC. The project aims to develop biotechnology for CO2-neutral chemicals using renewable energy and industrial CO2 sources.

You will design and operate reactor systems for CO2 capture and conversion, study anaerobic H2/CO2-consuming microorganisms, and contribute to supervision and teaching