Postdoc: Yeast Metabolic Engineer for Sustainable Foods

DTU — Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; Sur place; DKK 520 000 - 640 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DTU in Denmark invites applications for a two-year, full-time position in their BRIGHT Yeast Metabolic Engineering group. You will design experiments using metabolic engineering, advanced analytics, machine learning, and fermentation to develop edible yeast-based microbial foods.

The role includes publishing results, teaching MSc/BSc courses, supervising students, and collaborating across DTU and BRIGHT. Start date 01-01-2027 or by mutual agreement; salary follows DTU salary structures.

Qualifications

• PhD in biotechnology, microbiology or related field.
• Scientifically curious, creative and result-oriented.
• Efficient in experimental work producing publication-quality data.
• Hands-on experience with metabolic engineering of yeasts.
• Team player in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent command of English and strong scientific writing skills.

Responsabilités

• Design and carry out experiments, analyze data, publish results, and present them at international conferences.
• Teach MSc/BSc courses and supervise students.
• Collaborate with the Yeast Metabolic Engineering group and BRIGHT Institute.

Connaissances

Publication-quality data

Metabolic engineering of yeasts

Team player

English proficiency

Scientific writing

Formation

PhD in biotechnology, microbiology or related field

Description du poste

DTU in Denmark invites applications for a two-year, full-time position in their BRIGHT Yeast Metabolic Engineering group. You will design experiments using metabolic engineering, advanced analytics, machine learning, and fermentation to develop edible yeast-based microbial foods.

The role includes publishing results, teaching MSc/BSc courses, supervising students, and collaborating across DTU and BRIGHT. Start date 01-01-2027 or by mutual agreement; salary follows DTU salary structures.