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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
Postdoc in enzyme engineering for greenhouse gas remova
The Computational Protein Engineering (CPE) group at The Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain) is developing novel methods to engineer proteins more effectively using state-of-the-art experimental and computational approaches. Our mission is to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to the most pressing issues facing our societies in terms of bioproduction and bioremediation.
Hunt for new clades of anaerobic hydrocarbon-oxidizing microbes
In this PhD project, you will work to identify and characterize novel clades of hydrocarbon-oxidizing Archaea, Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria (SRB), or Archaea-SRB consortia from diverse environments. You will initiate enrichment cultures using single or mixed hydrocarbons as substrates, with sediments from deep sea sites, intertidal zones, hydrocarbon seeps, and mud volcanoes as inocula. Participation in sampling campaigns is possible during the early phase of the PhD.
Research Mission Leader and Associate Professor in Biosolutions for Agroindustrial Biotechnology, De...
The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University is expanding its activities in Biosolutions for Agroindustrial Biotechnology. To strengthen our research, education, and innovation capacity, we are seeking an Associate Professor who will serve as a scientific leader in biosolutions, education, and mission governance. This role will play a central part in supporting the green transition of the food sector and reducing reliance on fossil resources. The position is available once the right candidate has been identified, with flexibility to agree on a suitable start date. The position is permanent and is to be filled by 1 May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Contact information For further information, please contact: Professor Lars Ditlev Mørck Ottosen, Head of Department 📧 ldmo@bce.au.dk 📞 +45 51 37 16 71
Postdoctoral position on archaea-bacteria interactions and cooperation
Microbial life in anoxic environments often relies on tight physical interactions that enable cells to function, conserve energy, communicate and regulate cellular processes efficiently. This project aims at understanding the formation and functioning of aggregate-forming Archaea-Bacteria partnerships. The project involves working with syntrophic deep-sea archaea-bacteria consortia and a wide array of imaging approaches including structural and chemical imaging. The postdoc will use the following methods: Handling and experimenting with anaerobic syntrophic cultures Stable isotope labelling coupled to nanoSIMS Fluorescence microscopy & Expansion microscopy Cryo-FIB in tandem with Cryo-EM This position is financed by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The work will be carried out in the Archaea group, Section for Microbiology, Department of Biology with collaborations for Cryo-EM & correlative imaging (EMBION) at iNANO & the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, AU, and secondary ion mass spectrometry at the NanoSIMS lab, TU Munich, Germany. Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact Associate Professor Niculina Musat (niculina.musat@bio.au.dk).
Morten Meldal PhD fellowships in Chemistry
We are looking for strong candidates within the broader field of Chemistry. Applicants should hold a MSc or a BSc degree related to one or more of the areas of experimental and theoretical chemistry listed above, with excellent results and good English language skills. Please note that if you expect to obtain a MSc degree before August 2026, but do not have it at the deadline of this call, you must apply for the integrated PhD program (option B).
Postdoctoral position in plant immunity and development
The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, invites applications for a 2-year postdoc position offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a new research project on engineering plant receptors for balancing growth and immunity, funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. Expected start date and duration of employment The position will begin 1 March 2026 or shortly thereafter and is funded for Contact information For further information, please contact: Assistant Professor, Thi-Bich Luu, +45 50 27 69 09, tbluu@mbg.au.dk.
DIAS Fellow in Chemical Engineering
We seek a researcher with expertise in the field of Chemical Engineering. The applicant is expected to perform research in an interdisciplinary environment involving competences from chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, agricultural science contributing with core competences from chemical engineering. In addition, you are eager to develop your research career within the DIAS framework. We are looking for a candidate who will actively contribute to teaching, supervision, and the development of educational activities. You will collaborate with academic staff to secure external funding, join research projects and teams, and deliver high-quality research in one or two of the following focus areas:
PhD scholarship in Microbial Chemotaxis and Root-Microbe Interactions (RhizoTrack) - DTU Bioengineer...
If you are curious about how microorganisms and plants communicate - and you want a PhD project where you can develop advanced skills in microfluidics, molecular ecology, and environmental data analysis - this position offers an exceptional opportunity to grow as a scientist. In RhizoTrack, you will work at the interface of microbiology, chemical ecology, and sustainable agriculture, contributing knowledge that can support more resilient plant-microbe partnerships in the future. The DFF-funded project RhizoTrack explores how soil microorganisms sense, differentiate, and transform plant root exudates, and how these chemical interactions shape which microbes successfully colonize plant roots. By resolving these mechanisms, the project aims to build a foundation for designing microbial and chemical strategies that can strengthen plant health and reduce dependency on agrochemical inputs. The project introduces microfluidic in situ chemotaxis assays (ISCAs) into soil ecosystems, a technique that allows us to measure microbial movement directly in natural soil matrices. We take a stepwise approach, beginning with synthetic communities and soil-analogue environments before progressing to more complex natural soils. You will work with chemotaxis experiments, long-read sequencing, microbial community analysis, and LC-MS-based chemical characterization. The PhD project is part of the research activities at the Section for Microbial and Chemical Ecology (MCE) at DTU Bioengineering. MCE hosts internationally leading groups in microbial ecology, environmental biotechnology, microfluidics, and chemical ecology. The section provides state-of-the-art facilities for environmental genomics, chemical analytics, and microbial cultivation. You will join a vibrant and interdisciplinary environment with strong ties to both Danish and international collaborators, including a research visit to Dr. Jean-Baptiste Raina, the co-inventor of the ISCA. Responsibilities and qualifications As PhD candidate you will investigate how soil microorganisms sense, interpret, and transform plant root exudates using microfluidic in situ chemotaxis assays, molecular ecology, and chemical analysis. The work involves collaboration with experts in microbial ecology and microfluidics, contributions across three coordinated work packages, and supporting the establishment of microfluidic-based workflows for soil environments. You will also take part in the supervision of BSc and MSc students connected to the project. Further information Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Lars Behrendt (labeh@dtu.dk). Questions related to plant synthetic communities can also be directed to Professor Lars Jelsbak (lj@bio.dtu.dk).
PhD Scholarships in Infection Diagnostics (BUG-ID) - DTU Biosustain
Prof. Ivan Mijakovic advertises four PhD positions in his group at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Bioresearch Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT). These PhD positions are part of the BUG-ID Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Training Network (DN), funded by the European Commission. BUG-ID consortium has a mission to improve infection diagnostics. All BUG-ID PhD students will be trained in an interdisciplinary environment and experience a collaboration among academia, healthcare and the private sector. This call advertises four PhD projects at DTU within the BUG-ID network (DCs 2, 3, 12, 13): DC2: Infection biomarker discovery in chronic wound models DC3: Infection biomarker monitoring in environmental samples DC12: Optimizing bioreceptor function in interaction with graphene DC13: Structural engineering of bioreceptors for graphene Further information Further information may be obtained from Prof. Ivan Mijakovic: ivmi@biosustain.dtu.dk
Gaia MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships on Interdisciplinary Climate Research – 2nd call
The Gaia Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, funded by the EU under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), offers 6 additional positions across to the already 9 existing fellowship, in this final call. This programme is open to early-career researchers from all disciplines, including Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, and Engineering. Based at the University of Southern Denmark’s Climate Cluster (SCC), Gaia aims to foster interdisciplinary research by integrating fellows into a collaborative network of academic, public, and private partners. Fellows will benefit from advanced interdisciplinary training, bridging academic research with societal applications, to address critical climate challenges and the green transition. Emphasis is placed on developing leadership and collaboration skills, preparing participants to take on significant roles in research and innovation within climate-related sectors.
Assistant Professor in Applied Cell Biology / Cellular Agriculture
The Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at Aarhus University invites applications for a four-year, fixed-term position as Assistant Professor in applied cell biology and cellular agriculture, starting July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will join the Gut and Host Health (GHH) research unit. Position Focus The role emphasises applied cell biology with particular attention to: Advanced Cell-Based Models Development of robust 2D and 3D models, including organoids, to investigate complex physiological and immunological mechanisms relevant to animal health and sustainable food production. Cellular Agriculture Exploration of sustainable production of animal-derived components using cultured cells, with a focus on milk component synthesis and functional characterisation. Bioactive Component Research Screening and characterisation of bioactive compounds such as functional additives, antimicrobial alternatives, and pharmacological agents, using cell-based models and advanced analytical approaches. Integration of the 3R Principles Development and validation of in vitro models to reduce reliance on animal experiments, supporting ethical and sustainable research practices, particularly in the context of nutrition, disease, and animal production. Contact Further information can be obtained from Senior Researcher Stig Purup Phone: +45 2934 5955 Email: stig.purup@anivet.au.dk
DIAS Fellow in Experimental Biophysics
We seek Biophysics candidates with a research area that should expand and complement existing activities in PhyLife, meaning that synergy with existing research along with a clearly recognizable novel research line/focus is considered ideal. There is preference for a research area with a strong experimental component.
A Postdoc Position in Biological and Chemical Engineering on microbial electrosynthesis
The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, invites applications for a postdoctoral position offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the work on reactor design and scaling for electromethanogenesis. The position is based at the main campus at Aarhus University and is expected to begin on 1 May 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The postdoc will be part of the research groups of Drs. Lars Angenent and Alfred Spormann in a joint collaborative project, which also includes Prof. Bruce Logan of Penn State University. We are seeking highly talented and motivated staff scientists to work on microbial electrosynthesis to convert CO2 and H2 at the cathode of microbial electrochemical technologies into methane as part of an electromethanogenesis project. Specifically, the postdoc will develop and test up-scaled microbial electrosynthesis reactors involving advanced electrochemistry, reactor design, and scaling approaches. Contact information Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact Lars Angenent, e-mail: lta@bce.au.dk
Associate Professor or DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Biomanufacturing and Process Integrat...
DTU Chemical Engineering invites applications for two faculty positions at the level of DTU Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek ambitious and talented candidates to strengthen our research and teaching within biomanufacturing and sustainable process technologies. The positions are linked to the BRIGHT initiative but anchored into the DTU Chemical Engineering. About BRIGHT – The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT) is a major initiative based at DTU that aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. BRIGHT serves as a hub for academic and industrial partners working together to unlock the potential of bioproduction. Further information For further information, please contact Professor Anne Ladegaard Skov, email: al@kt.dtu.dk.
14 postdoctoral fellowships to the BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme
The BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme at the University of Copenhagen is seeking 14 highly motivated and dynamic postdoc fellows to commence the BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme on 1 September 2026. The BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme is financed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation with the ambition to train fellows in translational medicine, mentored by fully committed and top-level professionals in basic biomedical research, a clinical environment and the life science industry. 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. The BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme expects to appoint 7 fellows with an MD background and 7 fellows with an MSc background. The fellow will be appointed in the lab of the basic mentor either at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (SUND) or the Faculty of SCIENCE (SCIENCE), UCPH.
PhD on Benthic-Pelagic Coupling in Oxygen-Depleted Waters
The Department of Biology at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for Ph.D. position in aquatic biogeochemistry and microbial ecology, available for 3 years from spring 2026. The position is associated to the ERC Synergy project RECLESS (Recycling versus loss in the marine nitrogen cycle: controls, feedbacks, and the impact of expanding low oxygen regions). RECLESS aims to predict how ongoing ocean deoxygenation impacts microbial nitrogen transformations and thereby the future availability of nitrogen to support oceanic primary production and carbon sequestration. The project involves researchers from the universities of Southern Denmark, Gothenburg, and Vienna, as well as Carnegie Science, and synergistically integrates innovative oceanographic, biogeochemical, ecophysiological, and model-based investigations. The candidate will explore and quantify how benthic processes influence the exchange of matter between sediment and water column in oxygen-depleted coastal waters, thereby ultimately influencing pelagic nitrogen cycling in these systems. This involves studies of microbial processes and fluxes within the sediment as well as in the benthic boundary layer, which is a poorly understood component of these systems. As oxygen depletion is spreading in coastal waters worldwide, the project will address knowledge gaps of both local and global significance. With the aim of obtaining a mechanistic understanding of benthic-pelagic coupling, key tasks may include biogeochemical sediment analyses, measurement of benthic exchange rates, experimental studies of microbial processes in the sediment and benthic boundary layer, and implementation of the results in reaction-transport models. The project is tightly integrated with investigations of pelagic processes in RECLESS, and participation in international research cruises is an integral part of the position. We seek a candidate with a background and strong interest in experimental (bio-)geochemistry, microbial ecology, or related fields, and with experience in and aptitude for field work. Experience with one or more of the above-mentioned approaches is desirable. The selected candidate will be associated to Bo Thamdrup’s research group as part of the diverse and international Nordcee section at the department, and will work closely together with associates from all RECLESS institutions. For more information about the position, please contact Bo Thamdrup, bot@biology.sdu.dk.
Academic employee within Environmental Engineering at Department of Biological and Chemical Engineer...
Are you passionate about making a difference in the green transition? The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University is seeking an academic employee to support research activities related to the measurement of gas emissions, primarily from agricultural sources. This is a permanent full-time position starting 1 April 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
PhD scholarship in machine learning for enzyme and process engineering
The Computational Protein Engineering (CPE) group at The Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain) is developing novel methods to engineer proteins more effectively using state-of-the-art experimental and computational approaches. Our mission is to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to the most pressing issues facing our societies in terms of bioproduction and bioremediation.
PhD scholarship in Sustainability Assessment of Feedstocks for Biomanufacturing – BRIGHT
If you are motivated to guide innovation by developing novel frameworks and databases for sustainability assessment of bio-based products and, by doing so, to contribute to a sustainable transition, you have it right here. As an internationally reputed elite university, DTU is at the forefront of innovation related to “the sustainable transition.” At the The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT), we are specifically looking for new ways to support the sustainable production of bio-based products, and that is why we need you and all your good process simulation and sustainability assessment skills. The FoundBio PhD project, a collaboration between two departments at DTU and Tec de Monterrey, aiming to close a critical knowledge gap by quantifying the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of emerging feedstocks, including CO₂, methane, formic acid, and methanol, in comparison to traditional sources such as sugars, lignocellulosic biomass, and algae. This project will pioneer the development of a high-resolution assessment framework that integrates techno-economic analysis (TEA), environmental life cycle assessment (E-LCA), and social life cycle assessment (S-LCA) to evaluate the true sustainability potential of biotechnology-based products and production systems. Further information If you would like additional information about the position, please contact supervisor and Hiring Responsible, Sumesh Sukumara via email, susu@dtu.dk.
Postdoc to study roles of glutathione transferases in drought response in sorghum
The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Section for Plant Biochemistry offers a 2½ year postdoc position to investigate the roles of glutathione transferases (GSTs) in the drought response of the tropical cereal crop sorghum, starting from 1 March 2026. The postdoc’s duties will include research within plant biochemistry, enzymology, molecular biology, analytical chemistry and redox biology as well as teaching and project student supervision. The position may also include performance of other duties. Inquiries about the position can be made to Associate Professor Nanna Bjarnholt, nnb@plen.ku.dk.
Postdoc in Plant Biochemistry
The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences invites applicants for a postdoc fellowship in plant biochemistry, financed by a grant from Styrelsen for Grøn Arealomlægning og Vandmiljø (SGAV) through the Klimatiltag funding scheme. The start date is 1 March 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The project The field of biological nitrification inhibitors (BNIs) has gained increasing attention over the past decades as a promising strategy to mitigate fertilizer-derived greenhouse gas emissions in the global north and improve yields with reduced nitrogen inputs in the global south. Yet, despite more than 20 years of research, only a limited number of BNI compounds have been identified and characterized, and their precise mode of action remains largely unknown [8]. This lack of mechanistic insight hampers the integration of BNI traits into breeding programs. The project aims to build a knowledge base on Biological compounds with Nitrification Inhibition (BNI) capacity in Danish cereals and their wild relatives to support the development of varieties with natural nitrification inhibition capacity and reduced reliance on chemical inputs. This project combines bioinformatics, biochemistry, molecular biology and plant transformation to characterize the BNI trait in sorghum for re-introduction into agricultural relevant cultivars. Who are we looking for? We are looking for candidates within the fields of Biology, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics or biotechnology, who wish to join a dynamic research group working on plant biochemistry and biosynthesis of specialized metabolites. Questions For specific information about the Postdoc, please contact Tomas Laursen, tola@plen.ku.dk
Postdoctoral position in nitrogen fixation and symbiosis innovation
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the group of Dr Aleksandr Gavrin (https://mbg.au.dk/a-gavrin/) at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University. Expected start date and duration of employment This is a 3-year position available from 1 April 2026. Job description Our team investigates the molecular mechanisms that govern the development and functionality of the legume-rhizobia symbiosis in model and crop plants. This position is a part of a collaborative project “Increasing Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation via Cytoplasmic Signalling Modulation,” which is funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The project aims to uncover how host plants regulate the efficiency of symbiotic nitrogen fixation and to identify genetic strategies to enhance this process. As a key member of the project, the successful candidate will design, execute, and analyse experiments to generate genetic and molecular insights into symbiotic interactions; communicate results effectively through publications and presentations. The post holder will work within an international team, sharing lab tasks and training new laboratory members. Contact information For further information and scientific enquiries please contact Dr Aleksandr Gavrin (agav@mbg.au.dk).
Two-Year Postdoctoral Position in Volatile Organic Compound Biogeochemistry
The position is based at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen (North Campus, Universitetsparken 15, Copenhagen, 2100). The successful candidate will join Assistant Professor Yi Jiao’s group within the Center for Volatile Interactions (VOLT), led by Professor Riikka Rinnan. We offer a creative and stimulating work environment in a dynamic, international research setting. The VOLT center brings together ecosystem ecologists, microbial ecologists, and ecosystem modelers working across terrestrial and aquatic systems. The center provides access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, including instrumentation for volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis (e.g., PTR-ToF-MS, GC-MS), molecular tools for studying microbial community structure and activity (e.g., SIP, PCR), and incubation and climate chamber facilities. Additionally, the center has access to supercomputing resources for processing large datasets and running ecosystem models. Questions For further information about the position, please contact Yi Jiao (yi.jiao@bio.ku.dk) and Riikka Rinnan (riikkar@bio.ku.dk)
Postdoc of starch and protein digestibility
Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for a position as Postdoc on starch and protein in vitro digestibility from 1 March 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for a period of 30 months. The position is anchored in the research project NutriProc, focusing on how processing affects the interaction between plant protein and starch digestibility and thereby uptake of nutrients, and how this affects the postprandial blood glucose and satiety. The position implies research obligations within in vitro protein and starch digestibility. The candidate will work on simultaneously determining starch and protein digestibility using the INFOGEST protocol. The research will be conducted in close collaboration with both internal and external partners, and a collaborative mindset is essential. The postdoc duties will be to set up a semi-dynamic in vitro system to determine starch and protein digestibility using the INFOGEST protocol. The candidate is therefore required to have hands-on experience with setting up analytical methods, performing in vitro digestibility studies using INFOGEST. The duties also include obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching, as well as supervision of students. The postdoc will be part of the research group Plant-based food and Biochemistry (https://food.ku.dk/english/research_at_food/research-groups/plant-based-foods-and-biochemistry/). Patricia Duque Estrada E-mail: qdr235@ku.dk
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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