Research Assistant: Microbial Plastic Degradation Lab

DTU - Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (Network Profile); Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 480,000; Part time

Job summary

DTU, located in Denmark, invites applications for a Research Assistant to support development of microbial plastic degradation technologies. You will contribute to laboratory research at the intersection of microbiology, enzymology, and polymer technology, aiming for practical, scalable, and sustainable solutions.

The role focuses on bacterial cultivation, enzyme optimization, and data analysis under controlled lab conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience with bacterial cultivation and sterile laboratory techniques.
• Interest in sustainable technologies, enzymology and microplastic waste solutions.
• Strong data handling and analytical skills.
• Structured, hands-on, and able to work both independently and in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Design and execution of bacterial growth and performance experiments under controlled laboratory conditions
• Day-to-day preparation of growth media, buffers, and experimental materials
• Support the analysis of laboratory findings in collaboration with engineers and research partners
• Investigation, screening, and development of microbial systems and enzymes for plastic degradation applications
• Operation and monitoring of laboratory-scale cultivation systems
• Compilation, processing, and interpretation of experimental data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Development and refinement of experimental protocols for enzymatic processes
• Documentation of experimental procedures, results, and technical learnings in accordance with good laboratory practice

Skills

Bacterial cultivation

Sterile techniques

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Biochemistry (Master's)

Microbiology (Master's)

Engineering (Master's)

Job description

DTU, located in Denmark, invites applications for a Research Assistant to support development of microbial plastic degradation technologies. You will contribute to laboratory research at the intersection of microbiology, enzymology, and polymer technology, aiming for practical, scalable, and sustainable solutions.

The role focuses on bacterial cultivation, enzyme optimization, and data analysis under controlled lab conditions.