Postdoc position in biocatalysis - DTU Biosustain

We are looking for a colleague to join our enzymology team and help develop assays for activity and stability profiles of extremophilic enzymes as well as investigating their structure-function relationships. You’ll be working in the lab characterizing enzymes and analyze their structure-function relationships in silico.
We are searching for a postdoc 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 qualifications
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 your 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

As a formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry or closely related disciplines.

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 2 years.

The starting date is 1 August 2025 or according to mutual agreement.

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 the Co-PI of the group, Onur Kırtel, okirtel@biosustain.dtu.dk, +4593510457

You can read more about

• DTU Biosustain at www.biosustain.dtu.dk
• Enzyme Engineering & Structural Biology at https://www.biosustain.dtu.dk/research/research-areas/natural-products/enzyme-engineering-and-structural-biology

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 2 May 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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

We encourage you to send your 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.

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 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:

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