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Postdoc in Metabolic Engineering of Thermofiles

Are you passionate about sustainability and reducing environmental impact through biomanufacturing? Then come join us in advancing technologies for developing robust microbial cell factories and scalable bioprocesses that convert CO₂-derived feedstocks into high-volume chemicals. This multi-year initiative consists of joint efforts between multiple groups covering the entire innovation pipeline, from metabolic tools and design, strain engineering, process design, fermentation, downstream processing, multi-omics, techno-economic validation, and business development. We aim to establish new industrial routes for essential chemicals in a low-carbon economy through interdisciplinary collaboration.

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PhD fellowship in Theoretical Catalysis

The aim is to understand and discover materials for catalyzing electrochemical reactions. The first project is focused on catalysis on high entropy alloys and understanding their activity in energy conversion reactions. The second project is focused on modelling stability of electrocatalyst materials. The aim is to develop a framework to predict metastability of catalyst materials. Among the methods used will be Density Functional Theory, statistics, machine-learning and dynamics.

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Postdocs in Experimental Quantum Optical Information

Your main responsibility will be to drive an experiment from design and implementation to measurement, analysis and publication. The three positions have distinct scientific focuses; applicants should indicate the track or tracks that best match their background: Quantum opto-acoustics: Develop cavity optomechanical and opto-acoustic experiments aimed at preparing, controlling and detecting non-classical states of large, high-Q mechanical systems. CV quantum communication: Develop entanglement-enhanced communication using squeezed and entangled light, including generation, distribution and detection of CV entanglement and demonstrations beyond corresponding classical strategies. CV quantum computing: Develop optical resource states for scalable CV quantum computing, with emphasis on high-quality squeezing, multimode and cluster-state resources, non-Gaussian states, measurement-based operations and real-time feedforward. Across the projects, build low-noise optical and electronic systems, develop control and analysis software, collaborate with students and external partners, and publish and present your results.

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Professor of Translational molecular neuropathology (Part-time, fixed-term 5 Years)

The research area includes human brain studies by molecular biology approaches for assessing the neuropathological and underlying physiological factors behind neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson Disease and Atypical parkinsonism disorders as well as the establishment of new methodological approaches, preclinical models, and biomarker assays.

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Postdoc in Microbial Food Engineering

Do you want to design the microbial foods of the future? You will use metabolic engineering, advanced analytics, machine learning, and fermentation technologies to create novel, well-tasting sustainable meat alternatives based on edible yeasts. The project is a part of the Microbial Foods mission at BRIGHT.

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Postdoc in Transition-Metal Catalysis & Organometallic Chemistry

These reactions will aim to transform abundant feedstock chemicals such as CO2 and biomass into high-value products using electrochemical, thermal, and photochemical means.

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Post Doc position in transition metal catalysis and carbon capture

Are you interested in combination of transition metal catalysis, and can you contribute to the development of materials for CO2 capture and utilisation? Then the Skrydstrup Group at the Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University invites you to apply for a 1-year Post Doctoral position (37 hours/week) starting from February 1st, 2027.

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TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

The Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University invites applications for one position as tenure track assistant professor within the fields of environmental biotechnology. The positions are open from 1 February 2027, or soon thereafter. Place of the positions is in Section of Environmental Microbiology with workplace in Aalborg, Denmark. Tenure track assistant professors are appointed for a period of six years with the prospect of performance-based promotion to a tenured position as Associate Professor. Tenure track assistant professors are expected to have international academic standing, demonstrating acclaimed competitive research, and/or have a recognized high potential for future impact.

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Materials Scientist

As part of Sparrow’s Quantum wafer growth activities, we are seeking an experienced Materials Scientist to conduct wafer growth processes with our Fabrication and Growth team, located at the new Niels Bohr Building. As Materials Scientist, you will develop and implement wafer growth processes using molecular beam epitaxy methods and ensure successful execution with highest material quality. You'll work closely with technical leads to coordinate scientific development and move the quantum dots technology further. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that ensures Sparrow Quantum’s research and innovation projects are executed with excellence.

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Genomics and Pollinator Health

Join a growing interdisciplinary research team developing next-generation tools for biodiversity monitoring and environmental genomics. The Department of Ecoscience at Aarhus University invites applications for a Villum Foundation funded postdoctoral position in environmental genomics, microbiome ecology and pollinator health.

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PhD scholarship in Dynamic Food System Modelling

Are you interested in sustainability assessments and modelling, and at the same time eager to work towards more sustainable food systems? Then join us as our new PhD Student in dynamic food system modelling! The overall goal of this project is to develop dynamic modelling approaches for sustainability assessments of microbial foods and food system transformations in general. Building on the Absolute Environmental Sustainability Assessment (AESA) framework, a key aim is to adapt AESA to the food system by integrating nutrition as the functional unit (nFU) to incorporate a nutritional LCA (nLCA) angle. The project also aims to further develop the AESA approach by taking into account different factors including temporal dynamics and regional differences. In particular, you will focus on understanding how temporal dynamics may influence the allocated shares of safe operating space, due to changing population sizes and future needs requirements, as well as how the carrying capacities themselves may be influenced by Earth Systems interactions. You will also develop methods to account for regional differences in both the environmental carrying capacities and life cycle impacts. Finally, an aspect of the project will also involve incorporating prospective modelling approaches e.g. pLCA, to explore how future technological developments and changes in eco-efficiencies might influence the sustainability impact of microbial food production.

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PhD in Dynamic Modelling and Experimental Validation of Hybrid Power-to-X Systems

The research will combine physics-based modelling, system identification, parameter estimation and data-driven/model-reduction techniques to establish component- and system-level models across multiple time scales.

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Postdoc in nanoscale quantum imaging with scanning NV magnetometry

Do you want to contribute to a greener future by introducing state-of-the-art scanning nitrogen-vacancy (NV) magnetometry to visualize buried functional processes in energy and electronic materials that are otherwise inaccessible to materials scientists? At DTU Energy, our research targets exactly this, and to reach these goals, we are looking for a postdoc to work at the interface between future energy materials and state-of-the-art quantum sensing using NV magnetometry. You will work in a large team and must therefore both thrive in team-based research as well as contribute to a productive and pleasant research environment. During the project, you will work closely together with material scientists providing you with energy/electronic materials and devices as well as colleagues who will complement your work with DFT, phase-field and FEM simulations. You will also have the opportunity to carry out simulations applying our pre-established numerical models, if you so desire.

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PhD Student in Computational Molecular Design

You will contribute to the development of a platform for the design of novel materials to be used for sustainable energy technologies, such as CO2 capture, H2 storage and others.

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Postdoc in Anaerobic Metabolic Engineering

Are you passionate about sustainability and reducing environmental impact through biomanufacturing? Then come join us in advancing technologies for developing robust microbial cell factories and scalable bioprocesses that convert CO₂-derived feedstocks into high-volume chemicals. This multi-year initiative consists of joint efforts between multiple groups covering the entire innovation pipeline, from metabolic tools and design, strain engineering, process design, fermentation, downstream processing, multi-omics, techno-economic validation, and business development. We aim to establish new industrial routes for essential chemicals in a low-carbon economy through interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Post Doc position in transition metal catalysis and carbon capture

You will be contributing to the development of catalytic methods based on transition metal catalysis applied to the conversion of specific plastic types to carbon capture materials. The position will focus on different catalytic processes and improving their performance for upscaling the production of CO2 capture materials, and then their combined use in CO2 capture and conversion.

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PhD scholarship in Microbial Food Engineering

Do you want to design the microbial foods of the future? You will use metabolic engineering, advanced analytics, machine learning, and fermentation technologies to create novel, well-tasting sustainable meat alternatives based on edible yeasts. The project is a part of the Microbial Foods mission at BRIGHT.

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Research Assistant in sustainable food fermentation and ingredient prototyping

Are you excited by the idea of turning side streams into delicious new foods? Do you enjoy working hands-on with fermentation, food making, and experimental development, and do you thrive when ideas quickly become action? Then this position offers the opportunity to build practical and scientific experience at the intersection of culinary innovation, microbiology, bioprocessing, and sustainable food development in the Fermentation Cultures group at BRIGHT.

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Professor in Computational Solid-State Quantum Physics

The Department of Physics (DTU Physics) invites applications for a professorship in computational solid-state physics and materials science with a particular focus on quantum effects. You will be part in the section for Computational Atomic-Scale Materials Design, which is internationally recognized for its cutting-edge method and software development in the field.

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Quantum Applications Scientist

Sparrow Quantum is building universal photonic quantum processors based on deterministic quantum emitters. We are looking for a Quantum Applications Scientist to build on Sparrow’s work on use cases and algorithms and to help push the frontier demonstrating what photonic quantum can do for real end users. You will act as the bridge between our theory, experimental, and business teams and our end users. You will take an end user's problem, work out how our hardware can address it, and turn it into a concrete plan that you help execute together with the teams.

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Postdoc position in hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass and wastes

The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, invites applications for a two separate fixed term positions offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a new research project on Hydrothermal Liquefaction. One position is for 2 years and one for 1.5 years.

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Postdoc position for Investigating the Non-Scalable Quantum Size Regime in Catalysis

The Section for Surface Physics & Catalysis (SurfCat) is looking for candidates for a postdoc position for Investigating the Non-Scalable Quantum Size Regime in Catalysis. This postdoctoral position is part of a Novo Nordisk Foundation funded project investigating the Non-Scalable Quantum Size Regime in Catalysis. You will take charge of the electrochemical activity testing of size-selected bimetallic cluster catalysts for the electrochemical CO(2) reduction reaction (CO(2)RR), working with clusters produced in-house via a mass-selected cluster source. Your main task will be to quantify intrinsic CO(2)RR activity and, critically, product selectivity at the very low site densities characteristic of mass-selected cluster catalysts, using a membrane-based electrochemical mass spectrometry (EC-MS) setup for real-time, quantitative detection of gaseous and volatile liquid products. These measurements will together with atomic-scale structural characterization establish how quantum-size effects and heteroatomic ensembles in bimetallic clusters govern activity and selectivity. Throughout, you will maintain strict sample integrity between synthesis and electrochemical testing (via UHV or inert-atmosphere transfer) to preserve true structure–function relationships, and you will correlate your electrochemical findings with structural and compositional data from STM, (S)TEM, XPS, ISS, and EXAFS, feeding results back into the project's closed-loop methodology

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14 postdoctoral fellowships to the BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme

The programme constitutes a clear career path for candidates whose ambition is to bridge the gap between research, patient care and the life science industry and for those wishing to become pioneering leaders in the field of translational medicine.

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Postdoc in Cognitive Computational Neuroscience and Human Movement Perception

This interdisciplinary project develops a novel scientific approach to the study of consciousness by investigating conscious experiences of movement. Combining psychophysical experiments, computational modelling, and philosophical analysis, it examines how bodily and neural signals contribute to movement awareness. The project aims to advance our understanding of consciousness and critically evaluate leading neuroscientific theories of conscious experience.

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Postdoc in Neural Circuits of Sensorimotor Control

You will join an international and interdisciplinary research environment combining systems neuroscience, quantitative behavior and computational approaches to understand how neural circuits generate and adapt movement.

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Postdoc in precision fermentation for sustainable food production

If you excel within heterologous expression in bacterial systems and you are looking for the best place to unfold your skills, we have just the right job for you. Within the next 25 years the world’s population will need up to twice the amount of protein compared to today. Topped by the climate crisis, we need to find new solutions for producing food, and that’s where you enter the scene.

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Postdoc in Neuropharmacology at Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology

This postdoc project seeks to characterize the neuropharmacology of the target CaMKIIa using in-house generated compounds. This entails studies in vivo in mice as well as tissue- and cell-based biochemical and pharmacological analyses.

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Postdoc in Biomass Fractionation and Valorization

If you are motivated to guide innovation by developing new biobased processes able to contribute to a greener and more sustainable future, this is the perfect position for you. The successful applicant will be working within the Section of Synthetic Biology at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) in the research group “Biomass Conversion and Bioprocess Technology” (BCBT group). With this position, we want to expand our research in biomass valorization and sustainable biobased processes to promote a green transition and support the UN Sustainable Development goals.

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Postdoctoral Positions in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematical Sciences has strong research groups in many areas of mathematics, and has an active postdoc and visitors' program. Applicants in all areas of mathematics covered by the research groups of the department will be considered. In particular, there will be postdoc stipends in the following specific areas/centers of the department: Algebraic and arithmetic geometry, applied algebra, geometric group theory, combinatorics, geometry and geometric analysis, Lie theory, representation theory, number theory, and topology, as covered by the Section for Algebra & Geometry and the Copenhagen Centre for Geometry & Topology (GeoTop). Functional analysis, operator algebras, geometric group theory, descriptive set theory, harmonic and classical analysis, history of mathematics, mathematical physics, partial differential equations, quantum information and quantum computing, as covered by the section Analysis and Quantum, the Center for the Mathematics of Quantum Theory (QMATH), and the Quantum for Life Center.

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Postdoc in Entangled Plasmon Spectroscopy

We are seeking a motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher for a 2-year position to develop a theory of spectroscopy with entangled surface plasmons. You will join the "Theory of light-matter interaction in quantum materials" group at DTU Physics. Check out our website here. About the Project: The project asks whether entangled-state spectroscopy can separately characterize co-occurring physical interactions, such as charge transfer and polarization forces. We will focus on nonlinear spectroscopies and design quantum states of plasmons that control the excitation pathways, selecting the interaction type that contributes to the signal.

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PhD Scholarships in Engineering of Quantum Light Sources and System Architecture for Photonic Quantu...

The Quantum Light Sources Group at DTU Electro is seeking candidates for PhD Scholarships in the field of design, simulation and optical characterization of highly efficient solid-state sources of single indistinguishable photons as well as in the engineering of system architecture for photonic quantum information technology. The position is offered within the framework of the EU Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network “A Photonic Quantum Computer (PHOTONIQC),” Grant Agreement No. 101312868, which will employ a total of 15 PhD students in seven countries working in close collaboration on distributed photonic quantum computing. You will participate in an international team of PHOTONIQC PhD students, which will construct a new generation of components including sources, circuitry and detectors, propose new photonic quantum computing protocols and finally perform experimental implementations of multi-node distributed quantum computing. Locally, you will participate in a team with several senior researchers and Ph.D. students, which will design, fabricate and characterize quantum-dot-based single-photon sources.

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Postdoc in Direct Air Capture (DAC)

Specifically, we are working on projects that improve the energy efficiency and scalability of CO₂ capture directly from ambient air through advanced process integration and innovative regeneration concepts.

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PhD position at the Center for Polariton-driven Light-Matter Interactions (POLIMA)

The successful candidate will develop new theoretical frameworks and computational methods to investigate the fundamental limits of polariton-mediated inelastic electron tunneling in tunnel junctions based on van der Waals heterostructures composed of atomically thin materials. The project will employ a broad range of analytical, semi-analytical, and numerical techniques to explore electrically driven polaritonic phenomena. A major focus will be on harnessing polariton-mediated inelastic electron tunneling as a tool to probe and manipulate light–matter interactions at the nanoscale, as well as to characterize the optoelectronic response of complex quantum materials.

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Research Assistant and PhD fellow in Energy Metabolism

The University of Copenhagen is seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD fellow to commence November 15, 2026, or after agreement in the Clemmensen Group at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR), University of Copenhagen. The PhD fellowship is part of the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program. About Us The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research Center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative interdisciplinary research from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems, CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharmacology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease. You can learn more in the Executive Summary of CBMR's Strategy 2024–2028. CBMR was established in 2010 at the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and has been located in the Maersk Tower at Panum since 2017. The around 260 employees create an international, highly collaborative research environment across disciplines. Principal supervisor: Associate professor, Christoffer Clemmensen, chc@sund.ku.dk Start: November 15, 2026 Duration: 1 year as Research Assistant followed by 3 years as PhD fellow contingent on a positive evaluation of the 1st year.

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PhD scholarship in theoretical chemistry, “Towards quantum-enhanced computational algorithms for d...

The project focuses on the development of next-generation quantum-enhanced algorithms for predicting the electronic excited-state properties of organic molecules. By integrating quantum chemistry, quantum computing, and computational materials design, the project aims to enable the efficient screening and discovery of sustainable materials for solar energy conversion and other clean-energy technologies. The PhD project is a collaborative effort between Sonia Coriani (DTU Chemistry, principal supervisor), Piotr de Silva (DTU Energy Conversion and Storage, co-supervisor), and Achintya Kumar Dutta (IIT Bombay, co-supervisor), and is cofinanced through a DTU Alliance PhD fellowship and the Novo Nordisk Foundation-funded Hybrid Quantum Chemistry on Hybrid Quantum Computers (HQC)² project.

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Postdoc Position in System Optimization Using Digital Twin for Power-to-X processes

This two-year postdoctoral project focuses on the system-level integration and optimization of electrolyzer digital twins within CAPeX — considering how component-level electrolyzer models and digital twins can be incorporated into broader Power-to-X systems involving renewable generation, power conversion, power system integration, energy and hydrogen storage, downstream processes, and energy demand.

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Research Assistant within Trapped Ion Quantum Technology

The Department of Physics and Astronomy (IFA), Aarhus University, Denmark (www.phys.au.dk) invites applications for a 2-year research assistant position with focus on establishing and maintaining trapped ion quantum technology setups. The work will partly be carried out in the newly established Quantum Technology Lab (QTL) and within the Ion Trap Group.

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Postdoc position at the Center for Translational Neuromedicine

KU is seeking a motivated and technically skilled candidate with experience with in vivo cellular imaging in rodents and the manipulation and validation of gene expression. Expertise in biosensor-based fiber photometry, EEG/EMG recording, and quantitative data analysis is also required.

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PhD scholarship in CO2 valorization by integrated electrochemistry and chemical catalysis

Are you interested in developing innovative chemical technology that advance decarbonization, electrification and CO2 utilization as pillars of a green transition? A PhD position focused on combining electrochemical CO2 conversion with homogeneous catalysis by pioneering methods is now offered at DTU Chemistry within the Centre for Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry. You will join an international environment applying an application-oriented research strategy to develop novel chemistry and processes with the potential to secure the future for the next generations in terms of energy, resources and the environment.

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3 Postdoc positions within forest microbiome assisted afforestation

Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management and Department of Biology, invites applicants for three two-year Postdoc positions within forest microbiome manipulation. The positions are part of the project “MycoForest - Stimulating Forest carbon uptake and storage by mycorrhizal inoculation”, which is financed under the Innomission partnership INNO-CCUS by Innovation Fund Denmark.

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Postdocs for new European research project at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The research spans: advanced power converter systems for Power-to-X (PtX) applications, electrochemical energy storage, microgrid solutions, the integration of quantum computing into power systems, and other emerging energy technologies aimed at decarbonizing modern energy and transportation sectors.

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Accessing orbitronics and twistronics with microscopic and ultrafast angle-resolved photoemission sp...

The Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University, invites applications for a PhD position, starting February 1st, 2027, offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a new research project on orbitronics and metastable states in two-dimensional quantum materials. The project involves fabrication of devices and their integration with the existing angle-resolved photoemission (ARPES) infrastructure at the ASTRID2 light source to discover quantum geometric effects and their link to new forms of transport phenomena. The aim of the project is to develop new types of 2D material devices that can realize orbital, spin and valley Hall effects that form the basis for prototypical memory devices. A series of novel infrastructures will be applied to achieve these goals, including semi-automated fabrication systems in inert environments, clean-room facilities for device production, micro-focused synchrotron light for ARPES characterization at ASTRID2 as well as ultrafast femtosecond laser pulses for optical control of the materials.

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Senior Downstream Engineer for a World-Class Pilot Plant

Lead exciting bioprocess projects from the laboratory to pilot scale If you have solid downstream experience, a hands-on mindset, and experience leading technical projects, this job could be the right fit for you. You will develop and scale up downstream processes for projects from BRIGHT, start-ups, and industrial partners. At BRIGHT, we develop biotechnological solutions for sustainable materials, microbial foods, and net-zero agriculture. We aim to bring new biological products and processes closer to industrial application, and you will have the opportunity to make your mark on this work.

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Postdoc in Precision Gas Fermentation

The concerns over food security and protein scarcity, driven by population increase and higher standards of living, have pushed scientists toward finding new protein sources. A considerable proportion of resources and agricultural lands are dedicated to feed to raise livestock or fish for human consumption. Microbial protein (MP) is a land-independent alternative protein source for animal feeds. In particular, 2nd generation MP integrates renewable energies, carbon-capture technologies, and gas fermentation, to produce sustainable proteins. Yet, the digestion of those proteins is often suboptimal, yielding the excretion of large amounts of wasted nutrients together with manures. The candidate will work on the optimization of the gas fermentation processes to produce highly digestible tailored proteins, reducing environmental impact and dependence on imported raw materials. The tasks are aligned with Pathfinder EU project Synfeed (https://synfeed.eu/), with a strong focus on stakeholder interaction, so the candidate should be effective in communicating results.

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PhD Stipend in Digital Twin Modelling and Multi-Timescale Optimization of Electrolysis Systems

You will develop and validate digital-twin and optimization methods for electrolysis systems, working both independently and collaboratively with the group and with academic and industrial partners.

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