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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
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.
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.
Research Assistant in microbial biofertilizer characterization
We are looking for a proactive and motivated Research assistant to work in our rapidly growing research activities within the Initiative for Biofertilizer Science and Innovation (IBIS) at DTU Bioengineering (www.ibis.dtu.dk). IBIS is an international, multidisciplinary research program dedicated to developing the next generation of microbial biofertilizer solutions for a sustainable agriculture on a global scale. As part of our team, you will play a key role in developing and implementing various analytical methods for characterizing bacterial and fungal strains with biofertilizer potential, and contribute to an ambitious, collaborative, and supportive research environment.
Postdoc in Metabolomics of C1 Metabolism
We invite applicants for a Postdoc position in the C1 Systems' Biology research group within the 'NNF RECIPE' project. Gas fermentation is a promising technology to enable cost effective and sustainable biomanufacturing. However, little is known about non-model gas fermenting microorganisms. The focus of the advertised position will be on developing and applying cutting edge metabolomics methods to map the metabolism gas fermenting microorganisms of interest.
PhD Position in Bioorganic Chemistry at SDU in Odense
Posttranslational modifications on nucleosomal core and linker histone proteins are central to transcriptional regulation in eukaryotes and are thus of fundamental importance to complex life. In contrast to advanced biomolecular understanding of core histones, the basic molecular knowledge on linker histones is currently limited.
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).
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 fellowship in Membrane Filtration within a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Industrial Doctoral Network UP...
Department of Food Science invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in membrane filtration research. The project is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Industrial Doctoral Network UP2MEM - Materials up-cycling to fabricate advanced membrane technologies for water and food industries: towards zero waste and a circular economy.
Research Assistant in Gas Fermentation and Automation
We invite applicants for two Research Assistant positions in the C1 Systems Biology research group within the MORE-GAS project. Gas fermentation is a promising technology to enable cost effective and sustainable biomanufacturing. However, little is known about non-model gas fermenting microorganisms. The focus of the advertised positions will be on supporting research projects in which we aim to map the metabolism of gas fermenting microorganisms of interest.
Senior Strain Engineer
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Microbial Strain Engineer to contribute to a variety of strain development projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in large-scale biofoundry initiatives, support ongoing technology development efforts, and work closely with cross-functional teams across the biofoundry.
Postdoc in Environmental Genomics and Microbial Biogeography
You will be establishing the framework for the retrieval, evaluation, and integration of metadata for metagenomic samples that will serve as a foundation for a global digital laboratory for microbial genomics and biogeography.
Enzyme-Assisted Capture and Electrochemical Conversion of CO2 from Flue Gas to Syngas
This project aims to develop an innovative technology for the efficient capture, conversion, and utilization of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from flue gas. The proposed method involves enzyme-assisted capture followed by electrochemical conversion of CO2 into syngas, a valuable chemical feedstock that can be used in various industrial applications such as fuel production or the synthesis of chemicals and materials.
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Postdoc of Food Microbiology and Fermentation
The postdoc’s duties will include research within phage-host interactions between Philemon and P. freudenreichii, genetic modification of Philemon for development of genetic tools with a final goal of adapting phage display technology to the Philemon-P. freudenreichii pair. The post may include performance of other duties as well as teaching.
Postdoc in Marine Ecology and Seagrass Carbon Dynamics
The Department of Science and Environment (DSE), Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as a postdoc in marine ecology and seagrass carbon dynamics from July 1st, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position as a postdoc is for a period of 24 months, and the ideal candidate is a marine ecologist having experience with imaging PAM, microsensors and TOC measurements (for determination of carbon capture and breakdown as well as decomposition processes).
Research Assistant for DNA Foundry at International Research Center
Are you passionate about microbial cell factory development and eager to build your career as a scientist? Join our DNA Foundry team, part of the BRIGHT Biofoundry, where you will help advance cutting-edge bioengineering tools and contribute to the standardization and optimization of our high-throughput strain engineering and screening workflows.
3 PhD fellowships in Robotic Intercropping
The project aims to push the boundaries of research, innovation and collaboration in sustainable agriculture by co-developing robotics and intercropping systems that enhance food security, support biodiversity, and build climate-resilient farming systems with efficient resource use.
PhD Scholarships in Systems Biology of Gas Fermenting Microorganisms
We invite applicants for two PhD positions in the C1 Systems Biology research group within the MORE-GAS project. Gas fermentation is a promising technology to enable cost effective and sustainable biomanufacturing. However, little is known about non-model gas fermenting microorganisms. The focus of the advertised positions will be on mapping the metabolism of gas fermenting microorganisms of interest at an unprecedented scale.v
Research Assistant in Computational Biology and Ontology Development
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in a project focused on creating a formal ontology to standardize and organize knowledge within the rapidly growing field of precision fermentation. This work is critical for enabling data integration and interoperability to accelerate research and development in sustainable bioproduction.
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:
Research Assistant in Design of Biomanufacturing Processes using AVEVA Process Simulation - DTU Chem...
We are looking for a highly motivated Research Assistant with strong competencies in mathematical modelling, fermentation process simulation and AVEVA Process Simulator (APS) to support the development of end-to-end process design capabilities for sustainable biomanufacturing.
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 catalytic biomass valorization
Your overall focus will be to develop a hybrid catalytic system, i.e. a system consisting of two catalysts, that together can convert carbohydrates through several intermediates to selectively produce MeTHF. You will be working with a postdoc on this development for a period. Additionally, another PhD student on the project will be responsible for developing NMR protocols for quantitatively analysing the products of your catalytic transformations.
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.
Postdoc in Using 13C for field phenotyping aimed at breeding for drought resilience
The postdoc will be working on a newly funded project on using natural d13C isotope enrichment for field phenotyping of crops in cooperation with plant breeders. The natural enrichment of 13C in plant material is affected by stomatal closure, and therefore by the level of drought stress in crops.
Postdoctoral position in crop physiology and biochemistry
This postdoc position is part of a Novo Nordisk funded project that aims to uncover how the regulation of photosynthesis and sugar transport and accumulation— particularly via the key enzyme Rubisco—is affected by drought and heat stress in sweet potato, a vital but under-researched staple crop for nutrition in many developing countries, and a potential for a new future crop in Scandinavia.
PhD scholarship in catalytic biomass valorization
We are interested in the discovery and characterization of novel chemical reactions proceeding towards bulk chemicals under environmentally friendly conditions. We use NMR spectroscopy for discoveries and unbiased characterizations of molecules, their conversion, and their interactions in complex systems. Solvent effects, kinetic details and energy landscapes of extended reaction pathways are focus areas in our groups. You will be collaborating with a second PhD student (position also open), who will be developing a next-generation catalytic system for converting biomass to MeTHF, supervised by Martin Nielsen.
Postdoc in Data Science – Advancing Sustainable Agriculture
Our goal is to advance the fundamental understanding of what makes an effective biofertilizer and to develop the enabling technologies and translational framework needed to bring robust and affordable microbial solutions to farmers across the globe
Professor in Environmental Microbiome Engineering
We are seeking a top scientist with a research program in engineering and modification of natural microbial communities toward specific goals and functionalities, and with experience in several of the following areas: Microbial ecology and evolution, genetic engineering and molecular biology, effective use of omics technologies, including sequence- and chemical omics. Translation of basic research into applications of industrial and/or environmental relevance, High throughput screening and data science techniques are also expected to be part of the position.
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.
Microbial Strain Engineer
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Microbial Strain Engineer to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge strain development initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in executing large-scale biofoundry projects, advancing internal technology development efforts, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across the biofoundry. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment focused on delivering innovative, high-impact solutions.
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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