Postdocs in Anaerobic Microbial Consortia – DTU Chemical Engineering

4 months ago

Kongens Lyngby, Denmark Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) Full time

The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (DTU Chemical Engineering) invites applications for three positions as Post Doctoral Fellow to be hired for a European Research Council (ERC) funded project focusing on anaerobic microbiome for biotechnological applications aiming at valorization of biowastes.

Your background is in anaerobic microbiology, microbial ecology, microbial interactions, syntrophies, genome scale modelling, bioengineering, and fermentation.

The positions are:

  • Postdoc, with a background in microbial ecology - Focusing on microbial interactions of anaerobic microcosms.
  • Postdoc, with a background in microbial ecology – Focusing on genome mapping based on genomic information and genome scale modelling of the anaerobic microbiome.
  • Postdoc, ideally with a background in microbiology and microfluidics - Focusing on microbial isolations and design of tailored mixed cultures.

The successful candidates will join an innovative, collaborative, international, and multidisciplinary team. The group works on both fundamental understanding and development and validation of new technologies based on the use of microorganisms as tools to valorize organic wastes and wastewaters into useful bioproducts, biofuels, and bioenergy. One of our important values is cooperation, and we believe that we can reach world-class results together.

You will be involved in strengthening the Bioconversions group competencies within microbiome studies using modern technologies such as metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, and anaerobic mixed cultures design and construction. You will work with nearby colleagues, and with both academic and industrial partners in Denmark as well as abroad.

The candidate is expected to:

  • Design and perform experimental work.
  • Be involved in the co-supervision of PhD, MSc, and BSc students.
  • Present research findings in scientific papers, conferences, public domain, and other outreach activities.
  • Actively contribute to fundraising activities in the department.

Qualifications

The candidate should have the following qualifications:

  • A PhD degree and a strong publication record in Microbiology/Anaerobic microbiology/Life sciences, Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Bioinformatics, or other relevant fields.
  • Proven ability to work in the following areas: use of bioinformatics tools, traditional and modern anaerobic microbiology, molecular biology.
  • Experience with culturing microorganisms or a strong motivation to learn and a detailed understanding of anaerobic microbial metabolism.
  • Experience in genome-scale metabolic model construction and validation, related modelling skills, or a strong motivation to learn these skills.
  • Previous experience in execution of research projects.
  • Experience with the supervision and guidance of MSc and BSc students.
  • Strong writing and oral communication skills.
  • Able to work both independently and in a team.
  • Collaborative international experience.

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation, and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years. Starting date is 1 December 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

Application procedure

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 10 September 2024 (23:59 Danish time) . Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

  • Application (cover letter)
  • CV
  • Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
  • List of publications

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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