Postdoc: Microbial CO2 Valorization for Sustainable Fuels

Bioprocess Engineering, Gustav Wieds Vej 10D

Aarhus

On-site

DKK 420,000 - 540,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for a 24-month postdoctoral position in the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering. The project focuses on microbial conversion of CO2 to methane and acetic acid, within the CORC center.

Starting 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible, with a deadline of 23 September 2026. The successful candidate will work on reactor design and microbial processes, collaborating across biotechnology, chemistry, and engineering, at Gustav Wieds Vej 10C, Aarhus

Qualifications

Hands-on experience with H2/CO2-based anaerobic pure cultures of methanogens or acetogens (lab work)
Strong understanding of microbial physiology, growth kinetics, thermodynamics
Experience with microbial inhibition models and simulations
Data analysis using model-based approaches
Excellent written and spoken English skills

Responsibilities

Design and operate reactor systems for CO2 capture and conversion to methane and acetic acid
Study anaerobic microorganisms catalyzing H2/CO2 to biochemical products
Collaborate within an interdisciplinary CO2 center and university groups
Contribute to teaching and supervision within the Microbial Conversion Technologies group