Postdoc: Bioprocess Digital Twin & AI Research

VTT; Espoo; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioprocess Engineering in Espoo, Finland, for a fixed-term 2.5-year contract. The role focuses on data-driven bioprocess control, digital twins, and AI-powered decision support, with collaboration across interdisciplinary teams and strong ties to industry.

The postdoc programme aims to translate research into industrial utilization, offering opportunities to publish, secure funding, and advance a career at the interface of academia and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in biochemical engineering/bioprocess technology or related field.
• Strong interest in data-driven biotechnology and AI/ML.
• Experience in bioprocess modelling and data acquisition systems.
• Hands-on experience in microbial physiology and fermentation processes.
• Proven programming skills.
• Excellent communication in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Create a Digital Twin to mimic bioprocesses using AI and data.
• Adapt state-of-the-art PAT for monitoring production bioprocesses.
• Integrate PAT data with models for bioproduction tools.
• Develop data-driven approaches and AI-powered decision support.
• Collaborate in research teams and projects.
• Disseminate results via publications and proposals for funding.
• Supervise or mentor junior team members.

Skills

Data-driven biotech

AI/ML

Bioprocess modelling

Process instrumentation

Programming

English communication

Education

PhD in biochemical engineering/bioprocess technology

Tools

PAT

Bioinformatics

Job description

VTT invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioprocess Engineering in Espoo, Finland, for a fixed-term 2.5-year contract. The role focuses on data-driven bioprocess control, digital twins, and AI-powered decision support, with collaboration across interdisciplinary teams and strong ties to industry.

The postdoc programme aims to translate research into industrial utilization, offering opportunities to publish, secure funding, and advance a career at the interface of academia and