Postdoc: Real-Time Spectroscopic PAT for Fermentation

Delft; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

TU Delft invites applications for a Postdoc position focusing on integrating spectroscopic process analytical technology into fermentation processes. The role combines wet-lab sensor integration with computational data analytics, bridging experimental and data-driven workflows.

The successful candidate will work within the Klijn lab at Delft University of Technology, contributing to real-time monitoring, control strategies, and network-building across the Dutch biotech ecosystem.

Qualifications

• PhD in biotechnology or related field.
• Experience in fermentation technology and bioprocess analytics.
• Strong data analytics skills (R, Python, Matlab).
• Willingness to pursue cross-disciplinary research and non-linear career paths.

Responsibilities

• Integrate a commercial spectroscopic sensor into fermentation processes.
• Collect and analyze real-time fermentation data.
• Bridge lab experiments with computational workflows for sensor integration.
• Collaborate with consortium partners to compare sensing approaches.

Skills

Microbial biotech

Analytical techniques

Data analysis

R & Python

Adaptable

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in biotechnology or related field

Tools

Spectroscopic sensor

MATLAB

Python

Job description

TU Delft invites applications for a Postdoc position focusing on integrating spectroscopic process analytical technology into fermentation processes. The role combines wet-lab sensor integration with computational data analytics, bridging experimental and data-driven workflows.

The successful candidate will work within the Klijn lab at Delft University of Technology, contributing to real-time monitoring, control strategies, and network-building across the Dutch biotech ecosystem.