Join us at the forefront of 
Biosolutions

If you’re passionate about harnessing biology for a more sustainable future, Denmark is the place to plant your roots.

OPEN POSITIONS:

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

Plant Biochemistry               RNA Biology               Nanotechnology         Molecular Microbiology               and more....

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.

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Open research positions in Biosolutions

PhD fellowship in gene regulation and single cell methodology

The development of human tissues relies on the regulated activation of subsets of genes in tissue-specific cell types. Tens of thousands of short DNA-sequences called enhancers are spread across the human genome and regulate the extent to which genes are activated in different cell types.

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Plant Quantitative Genetics

The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) at Aarhus University (AU), Denmark, offers a position as tenure track assistant professor in plant quantitative genetics.

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PhD fellowship in Dairy-Plant Hybrid Foods

The Department of Food Science at University of Copenhagen invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in processing and biochemical analysis of dairy-plant hybrid matrices, which is part of the research project “Boosting Dairy Side Stream Value through Hybrids (BoostDairy)”.

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One or more Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in IT Projects and IT Project Management

Recipient of the Villum Kann Rasmussen Professorship, Bent Flyvbjerg's research group at The Danish Institute for IT Program Management is seeking one or more Postdoctoral candidates. The main areas of research are IT projects and IT program management. Applicants are not required to have research experience in these fields. Candidates with backgrounds in statistics, economics, business administration, geography, biology, engineering, physics, or similar fields are encouraged to apply. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be responsible for both their own research and publications, as well as supporting other research activities within DIIP, predominantly those of VKR Professor Bent Flyvbjerg.

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Postdoc in marine yeast metabolic engineering and biosensors

If you care about sustainable solutions, and you are motivated by working in an interdisciplinary and international framework, then this project could be the right career opportunity for you.

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Postdoc in Modelling and Optimisation of Thermochemical Biofuel Production from Biogenic Feedstock

DTU Chemical Engineering is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team working on the modelling of a thermochemical biofuel production process. We offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions through comprehensive simulation and optimization, as part of the SEAFAIRER (Horizon Europe Innovation Action) project team.

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PhD scholarship in genetic epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance in animal production

The PhD project is part of our ongoing activities in how antimicrobial use in conventional animal production select for antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in the microbiome of animals, and how these ARGs subsequent impose a risk for humans (One Health).

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DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Computational Cell Heterogeneity

If you are establishing your career as scientist and are looking for a solid foundation to fulfill your dreams and ambitions in the context of single-cell biology, it is right here in front of you. A Tenure Track Assistant Professor position is available within the Cell Diversity Lab at DTU Bioengineering, where you will break new ground at the absolute forefront of single-cell resolution research and use your skills to develop a research program to answer fundamental biological questions in health and disease.

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PhD fellowships at the Department of Plant & Environmental Sciences

The Department of Plant & Environmental Sciences (PLEN) is inviting applications for three PhD scholarships that will start on 1 September 2025 or later. The PhDs are funded as part of large international and inter-disciplinary projects in One Crop Health funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

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Senior Researcher in Systems Biology of Microbial Metabolism

In this role, you will conduct groundbreaking research in microbial physiology and metabolism using a systems biology approach. Your work will generate deep insights into microorganisms of industrial significance. Your primary objective will be to develop a comprehensive systems-level understanding of these microbes, leveraging multi-omics data and advanced computational models.

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Postdoc in discovering new functional ingredients from yellow mealworm and black soldier fly biomass

DTU Food offers a postdoc position to carry out research on i) extraction of high value compounds from insects using sustainable and non-thermal green technologies and ii) evaluating and utilizing these ingredients as functional compounds and nutrients in food products, respectively.

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Postdoc in Upcycling Food Waste via Fermentation: Sustainable Protein and Fat Extraction for Novel F...

At the DTU National Food Institute, you will work at the cutting edge of bioprocessing research to enhance the quality and functionality of food while promoting sustainability by optimizing resource utilization. The research combines food processing, fermentation, protein and lipid extraction, and characterization of novel food ingredients.

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Professor in Fungal biotechnology and life science automation

Your primary responsibility will be to advance DTU Bioengineering’s expertise in fungal biotechnology, fungal synthetic biology, and high-throughput laboratory technologies. You will drive the development of innovative fungal-based solutions to address sustainability challenges in primary production, such as agriculture.

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Research Assistant in Fungal Genomics and Engineering

If you are interested in developing and implementing methods to link genes to functions in filamentous fungi, you can look forward to being part of a very interesting environment counting approx. 50 nationalities including top scientists from all over the world.

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Postdoc in Biological CO2 Conversion

Are you a highly competent, ambitious, and hard-working young scientist wanting to excel in the exciting field of gas fermentation and CO2 utilization in one of the best foundations and collaboration schemes to accomplish this? Then this advertisement is for you.

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PhD scholarship in Advanced Modelling for Sustainable Chemical and Blend Design

If you are establishing your career as a scientist and looking to contribute to the decarbonization of maritime shipping, this might be an ideal project and position for you. At DTU Chemical Engineering, as part of the SEAFAIRER (Horizon Europe Innovation Action) project team, you will break new ground at the forefront of advanced biofuel technologies.

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DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Computational Cell Heterogeneity

A Tenure Track Assistant Professor position is available within the Cell Diversity Lab at DTU Bioengineering, where you will break new ground at the absolute forefront of single-cell resolution research and use your skills to develop a research program to answer fundamental biological questions in health and disease.

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PhD in rhizosphere chemical ecology and secondary metabolite networks

Your research will play a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of how microbial secondary metabolites—complex chemical compounds produced by bacteria—serve as master regulators of microbiome behavior, and how metabolite networks influence soil health and plant productivity.

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Fermentation Engineer to world-class pilot plant

The projects have great variety all the way from small molecules to proteins – we can bring new products and solutions from 100 milliliters to 100 L scale using our Sartorius ambr®250 high throughput and our larger 30 L and 100 L bioreactors.

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Postdoc in Computational Biology

Tiwari lab employs cutting-edge genomics and molecular biology technologies with bioinformatics and machine learning to decipher principles of gene regulation. In this project, the candidate will develop new computational strategies to identify human genetic variation linked to human diseases in particular psychiatric disorders and cancer.

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PhD fellowship in Plant Biochemistry

We are looking for candidates within the fields of Biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics or biotechnology, who wish to join a dynamic research group working on plant biochemistry and biosynthesis of specialized metabolites.

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PhD scholarship in X-Ray Microscopy for Life Sciences

We are looking for an outstanding and motivated candidate to take up the challenge of designing, developing and applying advanced X-ray imaging methods by combining experimental and computational approaches in physics.

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Postdoc in DNA Nanotechnology and Device Fabrication

The position will focus on integrating biomolecular (DAN) nanostructures with microelectronic devices for applications in single-molecule biosensing and conductance analysis.

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PhD scholarship in molecular tools for assessment of protozoa in food

If you are passionate about microbiology and looking for a place to fulfill your dreams and ambitions, this might be for you. You will join the Research Group for Food Microbiology and Hygiene at DTU National Food Institute and will contribute to securing food safety in a global society undergoing climate change and a green transition.

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Postdoc positions in Nuclear RNA Biology

We are looking for applicants with interests in the biogenesis and turnover of nuclear RNA and its relationship to gene expression regulation in mammalian cells.

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DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Computational Cell Heterogeneity

A Tenure Track Assistant Professor position is available within the Cell Diversity Lab at DTU Bioengineering, where you will break new ground at the absolute forefront of single-cell resolution research and use your skills to develop a research program to answer fundamental biological questions in health and disease.

Apply now
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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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