Postdoc: Real-Time Spectroscopy for Fermentation Analytics

Delft; Delft; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount with health insurers on 2019–

232 leave hours per year

Education and training opportunities

Dual Career Programme

Job summary

TU Delft invites applications for a Postdoc position at the interface of microbial fermentation technology and real-time data analytics. You will work on implementing spectroscopic process analytical technology into bioprocesses and contribute to data-driven automated control strategies.

The role blends wet-lab sensor integration with computational analysis, within a diverse team of postdocs, PhD candidates, and technicians, supporting non-linear career path development and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Microbial biotechnology experience including fermentation technology.
• Analytical techniques (HPLC, optical density, spectroscopy).
• Data analysis with programming (R, Python, Matlab) is a big plus.
• Open to learn and develop; proactive problem solver.
• Ability to break down and communicate complex research data.
• Enjoy a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Integrate a commercial spectroscopic sensor with fermentation data collection.
• Perform signal processing and data analysis for real-time monitoring.
• Collaborate with researchers to explore complementarities between sensing approaches.

Skills

Microbial biotechnology

HPLC

Spectroscopy

Optical density

Data analysis (R, Python, Matlab)

Open to learn and develop

Proactive problem solving

Communicating complex data

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

TU Delft invites applications for a Postdoc position at the interface of microbial fermentation technology and real-time data analytics. You will work on implementing spectroscopic process analytical technology into bioprocesses and contribute to data-driven automated control strategies.

The role blends wet-lab sensor integration with computational analysis, within a diverse team of postdocs, PhD candidates, and technicians, supporting non-linear career path development and professional growth.