About the opportunity
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRiGHT) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a position as Professor in Biocatalysis and Structural Biology for Sustainable Biosolutions. BRiGHT is a research centre with the overall mission of contributing to research, development, and innovation within discovery and engineering of novel biosynthesis routes and exploration of compounds suitable for sustainable bioproduction and industrial applications. The position involves research, publication, innovation, entrepreneurship, commercialization, and scientific dissemination at the highest international level, alongside teaching, supervision, and mentoring. The professor will take a leading role in developing novel enzymatic processes and products enabling the green transition, integrating quantitative sustainability assessments into early-stage research, and managing research group operations.
Salary and benefits
- Appointment based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
- Supplements negotiable in accordance with DTU's salary structure for scientific staff
- State-of-the-art research facilities and a platform for talent development
Who can apply?
- A PhD degree in biochemistry, bioengineering, or a similar field
- Relevant postdoctoral or group leader experience, including managing a research group covering topics like natural products, computational biology, and enzyme engineering
- A high level of original scientific production at an international level
- High productivity and profiling
- Experience in integrating sustainability assessment into molecular research
- Experience in driving innovation processes in the context of sustainability and biosolutions
- Fluency in at least one working language (Danish or English) with the expectation to master both in time
Required documents
- Application (cover letter) addressed to the President
- CV including employment history, list of publications indicating scientific highlights, H-index, and ORCID
- Academic diplomas (MSc/PhD)
- Research proposal and vision
- Innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaborations portfolio
- Teaching portfolio documenting teaching experience and philosophy
When to apply
- Application deadline is 14 September 2026 at 23:59 Danish time
How to apply
- Open the online application link
- Fill out the online application form
- Attach all materials in English combined into a single PDF file
Additional information
- BRIGHT is based on a long-term grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to DTU, started in 2025 and inaugurated in 2026, comprising about 200 employees.
- For further information, contact Executive Advisor Dina P. Nielsen at dpet@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…
- Experienced professors or group leaders in biochemistry, bioengineering, or computational biology.
- Researchers with a proven track record in enzyme engineering and natural products.
- Professionals with expertise in integrating sustainability assessments into molecular research.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires a high level of original scientific production and active management of research group operations.
- Applicants must be prepared to master both Danish and English if not already fluent in both.
- The position is based on-site in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, and involves significant teaching and mentoring responsibilities alongside research.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is ideal for an established academic looking to lead a research group at a high-profile institute like BRiGHT. It offers a permanent, fully-funded platform to drive innovation in sustainable bioproduction and shape the future of enzymatic processes within a major international research environment.
Our take
This is a premier opportunity for senior researchers ready to lead large-scale, sustainable biosolutions projects; it is less suitable for those who prefer purely independent research without teaching or administrative leadership duties.
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