De Novo Enzyme Design Expert

5 days ago


Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Hs Mittweida Full time

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Strong knowledge of materials science, mechanical engineering, and production technology
  • Experience with de novo enzyme design, protein production, and enzyme activity assays
  • Familiarity with atomic force microscopy and electrospinning
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
  • Good communication and teamwork skills


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet Full time

    Research BackgroundThe project aims to generate de novo enzymes to degrade PET from composite fibers from recycled textiles. This requires expertise in state-of-the-art modelling software, molecular dynamics simulations, and quantum mechanical calculations.MethodologyUse AI-based protein design programs to optimize enzyme activityPerform molecular dynamics...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet København Full time

    Postdoc in Deconstructing textiles with De Novo designed enzymesAt the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production, a position as postdoc in De novo enzymes for plastic degradation from composite fibers from recycled textiles is open for appointment from May 1st or soon thereafter. The position is available for a period of 2...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet København Full time

    Postdoc in Deconstructing textiles with De Novo designed enzymes At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production, a position as postdoc in De novo enzymes for plastic degradation from composite fibers from recycled textiles is open for appointment from May 1st or soon thereafter. The position is available for a period of 2...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet Full time

    PhD stipend in Deconstructing textiles with de novo designed enzymesAt the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production, a PhD stipend is available within the doctoral programme Materials Science, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. The stipend is open for appointment from 01.05.2025 or soon thereafter. The duration of the...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet Full time

    PhD stipend in Deconstructing textiles with de novo designed enzymes At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production, a PhD stipend is available within the doctoral programme Materials Science, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. The stipend is open for appointment from 01.05.2025 or soon thereafter. The duration of...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Hs Mittweida Full time

    At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production a PhD stipend is available within the doctoral programme Materials Science, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. The stipend is open for appointment from 01.05.2025 or soon thereafter. The duration of the position is 3 years. The position is part of a...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Hs Mittweida Full time

    At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production a PhD stipend is available within the doctoral programme Materials Science, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. The stipend is open for appointment from 01.05.2025 or soon thereafter. The duration of the position is 3 years. The position is part of a...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet Full time

    Job DescriptionThis is a 3-year PhD stipend position available within the doctoral programme Materials Science, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University.The successful candidate will work on generating de novo enzymes to degrade PET from composite fibers from recycled textiles. The project aims to...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet København Full time

    Job DescriptionThe Department of Materials and Production at Aalborg University invites applications for a postdoctoral position as part of a Horizon-CL6-2024-CircBio project. The project aims to develop de novo enzymes for the degradation of PET from composite fibers from recycled textiles.The successful candidate will have prior knowledge of...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Hs Mittweida Full time

    Job DescriptionThis is a PhD stipend position within the doctoral programme Materials Science, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. The successful candidate will work on generating De novo enzymes to degrade PET from composite fibers from recycled textiles.The project involves optimizing first-generation designs after experimental verification of their...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Hs Mittweida Full time

    About the ProjectThe aim of this project is to develop novel enzymatic solutions for the recycling of composite fibers from recycled textiles. This requires expertise in enzyme design, optimization, and production.The successful candidate will contribute to the development of new enzymes that can efficiently degrade PET from composite fibers. This will...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet Full time

    Job DetailsThe position is open for appointment from 01.05.2025 or soon thereafter. The duration of the position is 3 years. The successful candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013.About the ProjectThe project aims to...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet København Full time

    Job Responsibilities">Conduct research in the development of De novo enzymes for plastic degradation.Design and optimize enzyme sequences using computational tools.Experimentally verify enzyme activity and optimize enzyme performance.Collaborate with other researchers in the department to achieve project goals.


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher to join our team as a PhD stipend holder. The successful candidate will work on a 3-year project to develop novel enzymes for textile recycling.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop de novo enzymes for PET degradationOptimize enzyme activity using AI-based design programsAnalyze enzyme...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet København Full time

    Company Overview">The Department of Materials and Production at Aalborg University is a leading research environment focusing on innovation, knowledge sharing/building, and interdisciplinary collaborations.We are committed to meeting the future's demands for new materials and production systems by directing the whole value chain from basic material...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Hs Mittweida Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are looking for a talented individual to work on a Horizon-CL6-2024-CircBio project focused on streamlining textile waste streams for recycling optimization (STREP). The project aims to generate de novo enzymes to degrade PET from composite fibers from recycled textiles.The successful candidate will design and optimize these enzymes using...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet København Full time

    About the ProjectThe project 'Streamlined Textile Waste Streams for Recycling Optimization (STREP)' is a Horizon-CL6-2024-CircBio project that aims to develop a more efficient recycling process for textiles. The project focuses on the development of de novo enzymes for the degradation of PET from composite fibers from recycled textiles.The successful...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled researcher to join our team at Aalborg Universitet. The successful candidate will be working on a PhD stipend in deconstructing textiles with de novo designed enzymes.The project is part of the Horizon-CL6-2024-CircBio project, Streamlined Textile waste streams for REcycling oPtimization (STREP). The goal is to...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet København Full time

    About the Project">The Horizon-CL6-2024-CircBio project Streamlined Textile Waste Streams for Recycling Optimization (STREP) aims to develop novel methods for recycling and upcycling of textile waste. This position is part of this project and focuses on the development of De novo enzymes for plastic degradation from composite fibers from recycled...


  • Aalborg, Ålborg Kommune, Denmark Aalborg Universitet København Full time

    Key ResponsibilitiesThe key responsibilities of this position include:Developing de novo enzymes for the degradation of PET from composite fibers from recycled textilesOptimizing enzyme activity using molecular dynamics simulations and quantum mechanical calculationsConducting laboratory-scale production of enzymes and evaluating their activityThe successful...