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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.
PhD scholarship in anaerobic acetogenic organisms
You will be involved in identifying, isolating and engineering microorganisms for metabolising selected chemical substrates for production of biochemicals. The goal is to develop microbial production systems that radically change the production of chemicals in our society.
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:
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.
Research Assistant in Bioinformatics
The objective of EpiFerm is to establish proof of concept that epigenetic variation can partly explain differences in fermentation performance among genetically similar strains. Specifically, the project will: (i) generate high-resolution methylation maps for already sequenced strains, including their genomic context; (ii) link epigenetic modifications to traits relevant for plant-based fermentation; and (iii) assist in validation of these findings through in vitro and real-life fermentation experiments.
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.
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. The Department of Biology conducts world-class research across the full spectrum of biological disciplines – from molecular biology and biochemistry to ecology, biodiversity, and computational biology. The department hosts an international and highly engaged academic and study environment with 10 research sections, several strong research centers, 236 academic staff, 103 technical/administrative staff, and approximately 150 PhD students. Each year, the department educates several thousand bachelor’s and master’s students within biology, biochemistry, molecular biomedicine, and bioinformatics. As Head of Department, you will be responsible for ensuring continued academic excellence, strong collaborations, and an attractive environment for both education and work – as well as strengthening the department’s strategic position as an internationally leading biological sciences institution. Responsibilities of the Head of Department As Head of Department, you will report to the Dean of SCIENCE and be part of the faculty leadership team (SLT). You will hold the overall academic, financial, and personnel responsibility for the department and must be able to balance the interests of research, education, innovation, outreach, leadership, and administration in a broad and complex organization. In this role, you will lead the strategic development of research and teaching in close collaboration with the department’s management team, staff, and students. You will also contribute to the implementation of the University of Copenhagen’s policies as well as the faculty’s goals and action plans and play an active role in strengthening SCIENCE’s position as a leading research and education environment within the natural and biological sciences. Your tasks include ensuring strong frameworks for excellent research, researcher training, and research-based teaching, as well as supporting the development of competitive research environments and initiatives to attract external funding. As Head of Department, you represent the department nationally and internationally and work to build partnerships and networks with companies, foundations, authorities, and research and educational institutions. You are responsible for the department’s finances, resource allocation, and for creating conditions for well-being, professional development, and an attractive study and work environment. Want to know more? You are welcome to contact Dean Bo Jellesmark Thorsen at +45 35 33 17 00.
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:
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.
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.
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.
PhD scholarship in Biogas to Protein Conversion using Microalgae-Bacteria Consortia
The PhD position is embedded in multi-partners collaborative project at BioCon Center at DTU department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, with focus on sustainable bioconversion platforms for the transformation of biogas-derived carbon into amino acid–enriched biomass, through the rational design and optimization of microalgae–bacteria consortia, metabolic pathway regulation, nutrient partitioning, and bioreactor performance. The project aims to bridge fundamental understanding of microbial processes with application‑oriented research, contributing to improved robustness, efficiency, and scalability of bio‑based conversion technologies relevant for the green transition.
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 Plant-microbiome interactions
Your overall focus will be to advance our understanding of the ecological principles that govern the success of microbial bioinoculant consortia. Under the Lab2Field project, you will create a knowledge framework for the successful field application of microbial biostimulants and biopesticides. You will work closely with colleagues at DTU Bioengineering, farmers, industry partners, and regulatory bodies. You will contribute to generating knowledge that links insights from laboratory experiments with Synthetic Communities to field-level agronomic performance of multi-strain bioinoculants.
PhD scholarship in Microbial inoculants for agriculture
If you are excited about microbial ecology, plant microbiome interactions, and want to make a real impact on sustainable agriculture, this PhD project offers an exceptional opportunity. You will join the ambitious Lab2Field project, where we investigate why promising microbial bioinoculants often fail in the field, and how to fix it. This position is tailored for highly motivated candidates who thrive at the interface of microbiology, bioinformatics, soil ecology, plant biology and agroecology.
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.
PhD fellowship in Soil Fertility
The main objective of the PhD project is to assess whether rhizosphere P cycling priming occurs in soils that have received BBF. The main research questions are: 1) Do labile C from root exudate promote microbial P mobilization? 2) Do the addition of BBF further promote microbial P mobilization in the rhizosphere? 3) Can the collected data of rhizosphere P priming be used to improve soil P modelling capacity?
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.
PhD scholarship in electrolyte engineering for next-generation batteries
If the idea of developing next-generation batteries charges you up then this PhD position at the Department of Chemistry, DTU, is for you! We are working to develop deeper understanding of ion transport and failure in batteries by probing their electrolytes so they can charge faster, operate more safely, and work in colder climates. This 3-year project will teach you about battery analysis using a range of electrochemical methods and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques, supervised by Assistant Professor Leo W. Gordon. The expected start date is on, or close to, September 1st.
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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