Research Assistant: Biogas & Biomass Valorization

Bioprocess Engineering, Gustav Wieds Vej 10D; Denmark; On-site; DKK 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research infrastructure

Interdisciplinary environment

Open discussion culture

Work-life balance

Collaborations

Job summary

Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark, invites applications for a 12‑month Research Assistant position focused on anaerobic digestion and biorefinery within the Land2Value project. The role involves lab work, biogas research, and collaboration with partners across the value chain.

The successful candidate will have a biotechnology/related background, hands-on lab experience, and an ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team. Start date is December 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Background in biotechnology or a closely related field.
• Experience with laboratory work and experimental planning.
• Knowledge of anaerobic digestion, biogas production, and biomass valorization.
• Hands-on experience operating and monitoring laboratory- or pilot-scale biogas reactors.
• Experience with data collection, processing and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory-scale anaerobic digestion experiments.
• Perform analytical measurements and data collection.
• Process and analyze experimental data to support optimization.
• Collaborate with researchers and project partners across the value chain.

Skills

Biotechnology background

Laboratory work experience

Mass and energy balances

Data analysis

Independent work

Job description

Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark, invites applications for a 12‑month Research Assistant position focused on anaerobic digestion and biorefinery within the Land2Value project. The role involves lab work, biogas research, and collaboration with partners across the value chain.

The successful candidate will have a biotechnology/related background, hands-on lab experience, and an ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team. Start date is December 1, 2026.