Postdoc: Yeast Metabolic Engineer for Sustainable Foods

Technical University of Denmark (DTU); Denmark; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a 2-year, full-time position in Yeast Metabolic Engineering under BRIGHT. Design experiments, analyze data, publish results, and present at conferences. You will teach MSc/BSc courses and supervise students, collaborating with the BRIGHT Institute.

PhD in biotechnology, microbiology, or related field is mandatory. Fluency in English and strong scientific writing are essential. Start date Jan 1, 2027 or by mutual agreement.

Qualifications

• PhD in biotechnology, microbiology or similar is required.
• Hands-on experience with metabolic engineering of yeasts.
• Excellent scientific writing and ability to publish results.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out experiments; analyze data and publish results.
• Present findings at international conferences.
• Contribute to teaching MSc/BSc courses and supervising students.
• Collaborate with the Yeast Metabolic Engineering group and BRIGHT Institute.

Skills

Scientific curiosity

Data analysis

Yeast metabolic engineering

Team player

English writing skills

Education

PhD in biotechnology / microbiology or similar

Job description

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a 2-year, full-time position in Yeast Metabolic Engineering under BRIGHT. Design experiments, analyze data, publish results, and present at conferences. You will teach MSc/BSc courses and supervise students, collaborating with the BRIGHT Institute.

PhD in biotechnology, microbiology, or related field is mandatory. Fluency in English and strong scientific writing are essential. Start date Jan 1, 2027 or by mutual agreement.