Postdocs in Biocatalysis – DTU Biosustain

We are searching for postdocs to join the Enzyme Engineering and Structural Biology research group (EE&SB) of DTU Biosustain. EE&SB focuses on the study, engineering, and application, of enzymes to synthesize industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and nutraceuticals. We use Life Cycle Assessment as a decision-making tool to design sustainable processes.
We are searching for postdocs to join the Enzyme Engineering and Structural Biology research group (EE&SB) of DTU Biosustain. EE&SB focuses on the study, engineering, and application, of enzymes to synthesize industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and nutraceuticals. We use Life Cycle Assessment as a decision-making tool to design sustainable processes.

The postdoc projects will be in the field of industrial biotechnology and employ disciplines within enzyme discovery, enzyme engineering, structural biology, plant and process technology, and sustainability assessments.

Responsibilities and tasks
If you are interested in using enzymes to increase our society’s sustainability, perhaps you are our new colleague. In EE&SB you will:

• Have the opportunity to shape you project within our frame
• Teach and supervise younger scientists
• Go to international conferences to promote your work
• Be an active member of EE&SB and contribute to many ongoing projects
• Develop intellectual property and business cases

Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry or closely related disciplines.

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, self-driven and have demonstrated excellence in their previous work. Other qualities of the successful candidate include:

• high degree of responsibility for the quality and progress of their projects
• academic curiosity and creative thinking
• good communication skills in both written and spoken English
• a good team player

The successful candidate has some of the following skills and experiences:

• Strong knowledge in biochemistry, enzymology and molecular biology
• Prior experience in working with enzymes and enzymatic assays
• Good laboratory skills
• Prior experience in working with microbial systems
• Strong skills within data analyses and representation
• Bioinformatic skills related to proteins/enzyme discovery
• Prior experience with Life Cycle Assessment is an advantage

Candidates with experience in enzymology, scientific publishing, or patents will be given priority.

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 appointment terms
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 1 year. Starting date as soon as possible, latest 1 January 2025.

The workplace is DTU Campus in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Onur Kırtel, [email protected], +459351 0457.

You can read more about DTU Biosustain at www.biosustain.dtu.dk and Enzyme Engineering & Structural Biology at www.biosustain.dtu.dk/research/research-areas/natural-products/enzyme-engineering-and-structural-biology.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 5 November 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 online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A one-page letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• MSc and PhD diploma
• List of publications

All suitable candidates are encouraged to send their application as soon as possible as the applications will be evaluated continuously, although decisions will only be taken after the deadline.

Candidates may apply prior to ob­tai­ning their PhD degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain)
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. Big data approaches and analysis of biological systems are key research instruments at the Center. DTU Biosustain utilizes these advances for microbial cell factory design to foster sustainable lifestyles in relation to three application areas: Sustainable Chemicals, Natural Products, and Microbial Foods.

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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 11,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. Our main campus is in Kgs. Lyngby north of Copenhagen and we have campuses in Roskilde and Ballerup and in Sisimiut in Greenland.

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