Postdoc in marine yeast metabolic engineering and biosensors

5 days ago


Kongens Lyngby, Lyngby-Tårbæk Kommune, Denmark DTU Full time

We are looking for an ambitious candidate for a Postdoc position in a collaborative research project between the Center for Biosustainability (CfB) at Technical University of Denmark and a consortium consisting of multiple academic partners spread across the EU. In this interdisciplinary research project, our role is to establish engineering pipelines and constructing marine yeast cell factories. If you care about sustainable solutions, and you are motivated by working in an interdisciplinary and international framework, then this project could be the right career opportunity for you.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Within this interdisciplinary project, the successful candidate hired at Technical University of Denmark will be key responsible for leading the following efforts:

  • Construct marine yeast cell factories.
  • Develop and apply synthetic biology tools to accelerate cell factory development.
  • Coordinate data sharing and hypothesis testing with collaborators.
  • Publish impactful scientific papers.

Required Qualifications

  • A PhD degree within synthetic biology, biotechnology, or related fields is a suitable applicant for the fellowship.
  • A strong scientific track record with international publications in yeast synthetic biology.
  • Extensive experience working with yeast biosensors.
  • Experience in constructing and testing yeast cell factories.
  • Enthusiasm, responsibility, and excellent collaboration skills.
  • Keen on generating high-quality data.
  • Strong oral and written skills in English.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

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 terminates on December 31st , 2026. Preferred starting date: June 1st , 2025.

Further information
For further information please contact Groupleader Emil Damgaard Jensen,

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 March 2025 (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
  • List of patents (if any)

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. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

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