Postdoc: Synthetic Cells for Sustainable Biomanufacturing

Laplace Expert Ltd; Nijmegen; Remote; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands, invites two postdoctoral researchers to advance synthetic cell engineering. The role focuses on bottom-up liposome-based synthetic cells with cell-free gene expression, using high-throughput methods, AI, and liquid handling robots to improve yield and robustness.

The positions are embedded in a European Propel consortium for sustainable biomanufacturing. The appointment is full-time for 1 year, with research on protein-based materials and

Qualifications

• PhD in synthetic biology, chemical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with cell-free gene expression systems and/or liposomes.
• Interest in liquid handling robots, Python and Bayesian optimisation.
• Team player in multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong publication record.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Develop design-build-test-learn cycle for synthetic cells.
• Integrate liquid handling robots and high-speed microscopy.
• Apply AI and machine learning to optimize liposome-encapsulated gene expression systems.
• Scale pipeline for robust protein production and waste-to-value applications.

Skills

Python

Bayesian optimisation

Machine learning

High-throughput screening

Teamwork

Scientific writing

English communication

Education

PhD in synthetic biology

PhD in chemical engineering

Tools

Liquid handling robots

Liposomes

Cell-free gene expression systems

Job description

Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands, invites two postdoctoral researchers to advance synthetic cell engineering. The role focuses on bottom-up liposome-based synthetic cells with cell-free gene expression, using high-throughput methods, AI, and liquid handling robots to improve yield and robustness.

The positions are embedded in a European Propel consortium for sustainable biomanufacturing. The appointment is full-time for 1 year, with research on protein-based materials and