Sustainability Officer to world class science center

We are looking for a skilled and experienced project manager who will drive BRIGHT's sustainability and outreach efforts by engaging key national and European stakeholders, shaping strategic initiatives for the bioeconomy, and strengthening public awareness of biotechnology's role in the green transition. The ideal candidate will connect and align scientific activities across BRIGHT, foster collaborations within DTU and beyond, and help position the centre as a leading voice in sustainability. This role requires strong ability to manage projects, communication skills (both to scientific and general audience), strategic thinking, and the ability to build and manage interdisciplinary initiatives in a dynamic environment.

The job

You will be responsible for a range of tasks that is targeted to support the organization's mission to drive the bioeconomy forward, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and promote sustainability both within the centre and across society. Your key responsibilities include:

Specific tasks include:

• Map and engage Danish bioeconomy stakeholders to build a national hub.
• Support the establishment and operation of BRIGHT's sustainability service platform to offer quantitative and qualitative sustainability assessment for external collaborators
• Contribute to white papers, opinion pieces, and European sustainability outreach.
• Develop initiatives that raise public awareness of biotechnology and the green transition.
• Promote and coordinate sustainable practices across BRIGHT.
• Strengthen internal collaboration and cohesion among DTU departments involved in BRIGHT.

Our expectations of you

The Sustainability and Outreach Officer holds a central role in ensuring that BRIGHT's activities effectively reach key stakeholders and contribute to advancing the European bioeconomy, while also supporting the implementation of internal sustainability practices that are guided by scientific tools. The position requires a combination of personal and professional competencies, including:

• Strong organisational and analytical skills, supported by a strategic mindset
• Clear, patient communication abilities, including the ability to convey scientific concepts to non-specialist audiences
• Demonstrated capacity for creative problem-solving
• Proven project management experience
• Ability to engage and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Understanding of sustainability at both operational and strategic levels
• Scientific expertise relevant to the field, preferably at the PhD level
• Commitment to ethical conduct and principles related to the Green Transition
• Proactive and forward-looking approach, with the ability to develop interdisciplinary initiatives
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to mediate calmly and rationally, integrating differing perspectives
• Strong collaborative skills and commitment to teamwork

What we offer in return

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 appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). 

The position is a full-time position. Starting date is as soon as possible according to mutual agreement. 

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than 16 December 2025. Open the "Apply now" link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application and  CV.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact supervisor and hiring manager, Sumesh Sukumara via email,  

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.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Bioresearch Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT)
Recent progress in our ability to read and write genomic code, combined with advances in automation, analytics and data science, has fundamentally changed the scope and ambition of harnessing the potential of biological systems. Data Science approaches and analysis of biological systems are key research instruments at the Center. BRIGHT utilizes these advances for microbial cell factory design to foster sustainable lifestyles in relation to three application areas: Sustainable Materials, Microbial Foods and Net Zero Agriculture. Learn more at

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