Postdoc: AI-Driven Bioprocess Digital Twin

VTT; Finland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid holidays

Well-being benefits

Exercise and culture benefits

Hobby clubs

Job summary

VTT is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Bioprocess Engineering team for a fixed-term 2.5-year position in Finland. You will develop data-driven approaches for bioprocess control, integrating AI with real-time data to advance digital twin technologies and process optimization.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in biochemical engineering, bioinformatics or related data science field, and have strong English communication, programming skills, and experience with fermentation and process

Qualifications

• PhD in biochemical engineering/bioprocess technology or bioinformatics or applied data science.
• Strong interest in data-driven biotechnology and hands-on AI/ML experience.
• Experience in (bio)process modelling and optimisation and knowledge of process instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Hands-on experience in microbial physiology and fermentation processes.
• Proven programming skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Create a Digital Twin to mimic bioprocesses by intertwining AI and experimental data.
• Adapt state-of-the-art PAT for monitoring production bioprocesses.
• Integrate PAT-derived real-time data with models to develop model-guided bioproduction tools.
• Develop data-driven approaches, using AI to empower decision-support systems and digital twins.
• Collaborate in research teams and project groups.
• Disseminate results via journal publications and help write proposals for public funding.
• Supervise or tutor junior team members.

Education

PhD in biochemical engineering/bioprocess technology or bioinformatics/applied data science

Tools

PAT (Process Analytical Technology)

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

VTT is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Bioprocess Engineering team for a fixed-term 2.5-year position in Finland. You will develop data-driven approaches for bioprocess control, integrating AI with real-time data to advance digital twin technologies and process optimization.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in biochemical engineering, bioinformatics or related data science field, and have strong English communication, programming skills, and experience with fermentation and process