Postdoc: Microbial CO2 Utilization for Sustainable Chemicals

Aarhus Universitet (AU); Aarhus; On-site; DKK 410,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University’s Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering invites applications for a 24-month position in Carbon Capture and Utilization. Work on microbial conversion of CO2 to methane and acetic acid within the CORC center, starting 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible, at Gustav Wieds Vej 10D and AU Energy Research Facility.

The role includes reactor design, experiments, and group collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in microbiology or biotechnology.
• 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 model-based data processing.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate reactor systems for CO2 capture and conversion.
• Study anaerobic microorganisms catalyzing H2/CO2 conversion to products.
• Collaborate within the CORC and BCE groups; contribute to teaching and supervision tasks.

Skills

H2/CO2 anaerobes

Microbial physiology

Data modelling

Experimental design

English proficiency

Education

PhD in microbiology or biotechnology

Job description

Aarhus University’s Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering invites applications for a 24-month position in Carbon Capture and Utilization. Work on microbial conversion of CO2 to methane and acetic acid within the CORC center, starting 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible, at Gustav Wieds Vej 10D and AU Energy Research Facility.

The role includes reactor design, experiments, and group collaboration.