About the opportunity
The Bioconversions group at DTU Chemical Engineering is seeking a PhD candidate to research synthetic community design and bioprocess development. The successful applicant will focus on developing novel bioprocesses driven by synthetic communities and analyzing microbial interactions beyond cross-feeding. The position involves cross-disciplinary research combining high-throughput testing with automation, bioreactors, flow cytometry, LC-MS/MS, and computational modeling pipelines to advance technologies for bioenergy and value-added product production.
Salary and benefits
- Paid 3-year PhD position based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
- Salary allowance agreed upon with the relevant union.
- Opportunity to work in an innovative, international, and multidisciplinary research environment.
Who can apply?
- Hold an MSc degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or another relevant discipline.
- Proven experience in bioinformatics, flow cytometry, and/or LC-MS/MS analysis.
- Strong background in microbial metabolism and interspecies microbial interactions in bioreactor settings.
- Experience in developing and executing analytical and wet lab protocols for microbial processes.
- Strong oral and written English communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Open to applicants of any nationality, gender, or background.
Required documents
- Cover letter (application)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic Diplomas (BSc and MSc)
- List of publications (if relevant)
- All application materials merged into a single PDF file in English
When to apply
- Application deadline: September 23, 2026, at 23:59 Danish time.
- Expected starting date: December 1, 2026, or by mutual agreement.
How to apply
- Access the official DTU job portal.
- Click on 'Apply now' to open the online application form.
- Fill in the required personal details and upload all requested documents combined as a single PDF file in English before the deadline.
Additional information
- Primary duties include supervising BSc and MSc student projects and delivering scientific publication and outreach.
- Open-source background checks may be conducted for qualified candidates due to security and export control rules on critical technology.
- Inquiries can be directed to Antonio Grimalt-Alemany (angral@kt.dtu.dk) or Dimitar Borisov Karakashev (dbka@kt.dtu.dk).
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…
- MSc in Biotechnology or Life Sciences.
- Proven experience in bioinformatics, flow cytometry, or LC-MS/MS.
- Strong background in microbial metabolism and bioreactor settings.
What should you think carefully about?
- Lacking a specified work mode, you should verify if the role is fully on-site or offers flexibility.
- Qualified candidates may be subject to open-source background checks.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a great fit for someone looking to specialize in synthetic community design and bioprocess engineering, combining wet lab work with computational modeling for bioenergy production.
Our take
Highly recommended for biotechnology graduates with strong bioinformatics and bioreactor experience who want to pursue a PhD in Denmark.
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