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A global hub for Biosolutions
When you harness the power of biology you find new ways to reduce emissions and help hard-to-abate industries manufacture products with a smaller CO2 footprint.
In short, biosolutions are one of the most promising tools for accelerating the green transition, and Denmark offers an excellent environment for engaging in advanced biosolutions research.
Here you will benefit from a tightly connected ecosystem that brings together industry leaders, research institutions, and forward-thinking government policies. Join us and help foster new ideas that have large-scale potential.
Daniel Rasmussen
Postdoctoral position in the development of an AI-based phenotyping system for high-throughput scree...
The aim of the project is to develop an AI-based phenotyping system for high-throughput screening of aphid resistance in plants both in controlled and field conditions. This tool will be used to screen for aphid resistance in a pea germplasm collection by characterizing aphid-traits related to their performances. In the long term, this will contribute to selection for aphid-resistant pea varieties contributing to sustainable organic agriculture in Denmark.
Assistant Professor Positions at the Department of Biology
We are thus looking for excellent researchers and teachers that add to the Department’s knowledge, skill and training base for topics of interest for societal partners such as government agencies, municipalities, companies, NGO’s, advisory councils, etc. The Department is especially interested in applicants with research focuses in one of the following areas: Ecological Botany Effects of multiple stressors Landscape Ecology & Conservation Modeling We are looking for excellent colleagues from these fields in Biology, who can either strengthen or complement the current research in Biology at our department. The areas of expertise that we are seeking are described in more detail here:
Readvertisement: Converting CO2 on atomically defined electrocatalyst materials – a surface science ...
As a PhD student, you will have the opportunity to become part of the Interfaces and Catalysis group at Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University. We are a team of interdisciplinary researchers, applying experimental surface physics and chemistry methods to address the fundamental structure and chemical activity of surfaces for catalysis and electrocatalysis.
Head of Department, Department of Biology
The Faculty of Science (SCIENCE) at the University of Copenhagen is seeking a visionary, strategic, and collaborative Head of Department for the Department of Biology to take office on 1 September, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The new Head of Department will lead one of Denmark’s largest and strongest research environments within the biological sciences.
PhD scholarship in Biological Fluid Mechanics
In this project, you will study transport in small pores and channels found in nature, with particular emphasis on plasmodesmata—tiny conduits that connect plant cells and enable the exchange of molecules essential for growth and communication.
Postdoc in Enzyme Engineering for Greenhouse Removal at BRIGHT
Our mission is to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to the most pressing issues facing our societies in terms of bioproduction and bioremediation. To support this goal, we are looking for a colleague who is independent, who thrives within an interdisciplinary environment at a world-class research centre, and who is highly motivated to move the area of enzyme engineering to the next level, while having a positive impact on our world. When joining our team, you get the opportunity to use the latest algorithms in machine learning for improving enzyme activity, selectivity, and/or stability, etc. We currently work with enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of natural products and biochemicals as well as in the breakdown of greenhouse gases including CO2 and CH4.
Postdoc in Epistatic-Aware Machine Learning for Protein Engineering
The work will be in collaboration with domain experts who will be working on optimizing an NADPH-dependent enzyme called formate dehydrogenase. Optimizing this enzyme will be a model system used to evaluate the developed methods. You will join a highly motivated and collaborative team under the supervision of Søren Hauberg, Wouter Boomsma, and Carlos G. Acevedo-Rocha. The research environment favors creative ‘slow thinking’ style research and we emphasize having fun along the way. Our work is consistently published at the top venues of machine learning and protein research.
Postdoc position for metabolic engineering in yeast
In the Andersen lab for Biomolecular Design (andersen-lab.dk) we are experts in designing DNA, RNA and proteins to create nanoscale devices for applications in biotechnology and medicine. The lab invented the RNA origami method that allows rational design of RNA scaffolds and devices for expression in cells [1] and have recently developed RNA origami robots that can sense, compute and actuate [2], which opens new possibilities for controlling cellular function.
PhD scholarship in biocatalyst development
We are searching for a PhD student to join the Enzyme Engineering and Structural Biology research group (EE&SB) at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT). EE&SB focuses on the study, engineering, and application of enzymes to synthesize industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. We use the Life Cycle Assessment framework as a decision-making tool to design sustainable processes.
Postdoc of Environmental Microbiology
The postdoc will be employed for 18 months and will be working on microbial community analysis of PFAS-contaminated sites in Denmark, using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing. The postdoc will also perform state-of-the-art mobilomic sequencing and other genomic analyses to investigate the stress response of fluoride and PFAS on microbial strains. Applicants should have prior experience with environmental microbiology, molecular techniques, and preferably knowledge of bioremediation and the role of xenobiotics in the environment. The postdoc’s duties will include research within the project as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties, such as supervision of students.
PhD fellowship in Molecular Microbiology
The PhD project focuses on microbial degradation of PFAS (“forever chemicals”) and aims to identify and overcome the biological barriers that limit sustainable PFAS bioremediation. PFAS are highly persistent environmental pollutants with significant risks to human health and ecosystems, and effective biological remediation strategies are currently lacking.
PhD position: VOC-based detection of incipient mold growth in plant-based food storage systems
The project focuses on improving early detection of mold growth in stored plant-based foods using volatile organic compound (VOC) monitoring. It addresses key challenges related to food safety, quality preservation, and the reduction of food waste in bulk storage systems.
Postdoc in Anaerobic Microbial Consortia
The successful candidates will join an innovative, collaborative, international and multidisciplinary team. The group works on both fundamental understanding but also development and validation of new technologies based on the use of microorganisms as tools to valorise organic wastes and wastewaters into useful bioproducts, biofuels and bioenergy. One of our important values is cooperation, and we believe that we can reach world-class results together.
PostDoc Position: Using bio-integrated carbon and conversion for microbial production of acetate and...
You will be part of the Novo Nordisk Foundation CO₂ Research Center (CORC), whose mission is to advance knowledge and technology within the field of Carbon Capture and Utilization. CORC is an interdisciplinary research center bringing together experts in biotechnology, chemistry, and engineering to address one of the most pressing challenges of this century. For more information, please visit www.corc.au.dk.
Postdoc in Chemical Biology to combat antimicrobial resistance
A 24-month postdoctoral position is available in organic synthesis and drug development at the Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark, starting from August 2026. The project will be supervised by Professor Katrine Qvortrup (DTU Chemistry) in collaboration with Asst. Prof. Eli N. Weinstein (DTU Chemistry), and Prof. Tim Tolker-Nielsen (UCPH Immunology & Microbiology), and is funded by a Novo Nordisk Foundation Exploratory Interdisciplinary Synergy grant. The project aims to develop new antibiotic compounds that evade both current and likely future resistance mechanisms.
Entrepreneurial Post Doc in Algae biochemistry
Do you want to turn cutting-edge algae biotechnology into real-world solutions? The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (PLEN), University of Copenhagen, invites applications for a 2.5-year (30 months) Entrepreneurial Postdoctoral Fellowship funded by a Distinguished Innovator Grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
Phd in The Role of Oxygenated Organic Molecules in Atmospheric New particle Formation
Massive quantities of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are continuously emitted into our atmosphere from both biogenic and anthropogenic sources. When entering the atmosphere, the majority of VOCs are transformed into less volatile species via oxidation reactions. This leads to a myriad of different oxygenated organic molecules (OOMs) being present in the air.
Postdoc – Performance requirements for biobased construction materials used in the building envelope
You will contribute to developing and demonstrating the technical properties of materials to provide the basis for formulating new standards using biobased materials in the building envelope. Your main responsibilities will include: Providing scenarios for moisture-related challenges and limit values for the use of biobased materials in construction Providing guidelines for moisture levels in relation to moisture from the building process and the use phase of buildings and material properties and effects on human health Provide technical solutions for the use of biobased materials as regards standardized solutions and building technology ensuring high robustness against moisture.
Professor in Epidemiology/Pathology for Agricultural Crop Plants
The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a position as Professor in Epidemiology/Pathology for agricultural crop plants. The position is anchored at the section of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, where we combine fundamental and applied research within plant disease epidemiology, including evolutionary and molecular interactions between plants and microorganisms of relevance for crop resilience towards biotic and abiotic stresses. The professorship is a full-time and permanent position starting on 01-01-2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.
PhD positions in hadal biogeochemistry & microbial ecology
The Danish Center for Hadal Research (HADAL) at the Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark, invites applicants for 5 Ph.D. positions in deep-sea biogeochemistry and microbial ecology. The positions are fully funded for 3 years by the Danish National Research Foundation and The Independent Research Fund Denmark. The respective Ph.D. projects are expected to be initiated during the period from July to October 2026. HADAL is a Center of Excellence that explores life and element cycling in the deepest oceanic realm. The Center was founded in 2020, engages about 35 students, technicians and scientists and has a large international network of collaborators. We seek committed candidates that can work focused and independently but that flourish in an international team having a strong, synergetic and multidisciplinary approach for solving important research challenges. The scientific approach is based on advanced theoretical and experimental studies, but international deep-sea expeditions are critical for our scientific advances. Candidates for the positions should be prepared for several weeks long international voyages. The specific profiles for the 5 available Ph.D. positions are outlined below:
Postdoctoral position in Food Biophysics
The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Simonsen group within molecular biophysics of food ingredients. The research is focused on structural and physical aspects of food ingredients and food matrices using high resolution microscopy and image analysis. We are seeking a highly motivated applicant to join our research team for a project on molecular scale imaging of food molecules in collaboration with an external company partner.
Nature’s finest at an industrial scale
Is it fermentation, biorefining, enzymes, pheromones, or bacterial cultures that inspire your curiosity? Whatever your passion, Denmark has a research community for you.
Here, companies excel at utilising industrial-scale biological processes and resource-efficient products are manufactured across various sectors, including agriculture, food, energy, construction, textile, transportation, water, and waste management. The industry is backed by a strategic focus from our government, and as a researcher, you get great facilities, collaboration opportunities across disciplines, and a thriving innovation culture. We provide the conditions that drive your progress.
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