Research Assistant in Design of Biomanufacturing Processes using AVEVA Process Simulation - DTU Chemical Engineering

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Assistant with strong competencies in mathematical modelling, fermentation process simulation and AVEVA Process Simulator (APS) to support the development of end-to-end process design capabilities for sustainable biomanufacturing.

Responsibilities
Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competencies with computational modeling and design of biomanufacturing processes, including fermentation and pharmaceutical processes. You will work with nearby colleagues and with both academic and industrial partners in Denmark and abroad. Your primary tasks will be:

Specific tasks include:

• Develop and document mathematical models for fermentation and pharma-based processes.
• Implement these models in AVEVA process simulator (APS).
• Validate these models with relevant pharma and fermentation industrial case studies
• Consolidate these models into a biomanufacturing model library in the APS.
• Create tutorials for the use of the biomanufacturing library
• Presentation plans and results in group meetings

Required qualification:

• MSc (or equivalent) in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering.
• Excellent communication in written and spoken English is required.
• Passion for innovation and delivering results of high-quality. We appreciate growth-mindset and great adaptability to tackle challenges.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. At PROSYS, we highly value knowledge sharing to benefit the projects and support employee’s career development.
• Ability to successfully work on multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.

Specific qualification:

• Solid background in mathematical modeling, process design and optimization, techno-economic analysis.
• Proven experience in using AVEVA process simulator (APS) and Python.
• Good understanding of the different phenomena taking place in manufacturing industry at process level, e.g., bioreaction kinetics, mass transfer in liquid-gas reaction systems, and thermodynamics.

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 Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 12 months (from 1 January to 31 December 2026).

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Gürkan Sin ([email protected]).

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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 11 December 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)
• AVEVA training certificate

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 Process and System Engineering Center (PROSYS) at DTU Chemical Engineering focuses on conducting research and providing education to advance technologies for future more sustainable (Bio)chemical production processes. The center's main activities include: Digitalization of production processes, Contributing to key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in sustainable production, climate action, and clean energy. Their research is built around three core areas: Process Systems Engineering (PSE), Bio-based Transformations (including biocatalysis and fermentation), and Separation Processes (Downstream Processing).

At the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering it is our main objective to meet today’s industrial challenges and create value through education, innovation and research. DTU Chemical Engineering’s main activities lie within the areas of product design, process design and production in the chemical, biotechnological, pharmaceutical, food technological and energy technological industries.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Location
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Apply Before
2025-12-11T22:59:00+00:00