About the opportunity
The Sustainable Food Innovation Group (SFI) at DTU addresses interconnected food systems challenges through interdisciplinary research, product development, and knowledge-sharing. As part of BRIGHT’s mission-oriented Microbial Food research programme (‘Mission 2’), which builds an AI-powered framework for the rational design of microbial foods, the institute is seeking a Microbial Food Specialist. This role involves coordinating laboratory activities—including onboarding, equipment training, data management, and LEAF certification—while conducting dedicated research to identify traditional and novel microbial foods with high sustainability potential, investigate novel fermentations, and support broader sustainable food projects.
Salary and benefits
- Engaging and rewarding job in an international, cutting-edge research environment at a globally recognized technical university
- Ample opportunities for skills development and continuing education tailored to your career goals
- Competitive salary based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and supplementary negotiations according to DTU's salary structure for managers (TAP)
Who can apply?
- Hold a PhD in food science, microbiology, or a related discipline
- Have at least three years of postdoctoral training in relevant areas of research
- Possess excellent organizational skills and the initiative to advance independent research
- Fluent in spoken and written English with literacy in common IT systems
- Demonstrable experience with genomics, metagenomics, transcriptomics, and/or metabolomics
- Demonstrable leadership, managerial, supervisory, and/or organizational experience
- Basic knowledge about fermentation, food systems, and sustainability issues, with some experience making traditional and/or novel fermentations
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently within an interdisciplinary environment
Required documents
- Cover letter
- CV
- PhD diploma
- One letter of reference, including the referee's email and phone number
When to apply
- Application deadline is Sunday, 13 September 2026 (no later than 09:59 PM)
- Starting date is 01-01-2027 or according to mutual agreement with the Group Leader
How to apply
- Open the online application link on the official career site
- Fill out the required application form
- Attach your cover letter, CV, PhD diploma, and reference letter
- Submit your application before the deadline
Additional information
- The position is part-time or full-time (specified as full-time in the main description text)
- The position is fixed for four years
- The workplace is based at DTU's Lyngby campus in Denmark
- Open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to special rules for security and export control concerning critical technology research
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Applicants holding a PhD in food science, microbiology, or a related discipline with at least three years of postdoctoral training.
- Researchers with demonstrable experience in genomics, metagenomics, transcriptomics, or metabolomics, alongside organizational or leadership skills.
- Professionals seeking an on-site, cutting-edge research environment at DTU's Lyngby campus in Denmark.
What should you think carefully about?
- If you are not already based in Denmark, you will need to consider the practicalities of relocating to Kgs. Lyngby for this four-year fixed position.
- Candidates should be prepared for open-source background checks due to special rules for security and export control concerning critical technology research.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This four-year role provides an opportunity to advance independent research in sustainable microbial foods within an interdisciplinary academic group, while gaining skills in laboratory coordination, LEAF certification, and AI-powered food frameworks.
Our take
Postdoctoral researchers specializing in microbial food systems who are fluent in English and ready for a four-year commitment in Denmark should apply by September 13, 2026.
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