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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 fellowship in sustainable fertiliser management and greenhouse gas mitigation
Nitrous oxide is an important greenhouse gas. About 70% of the N2O emissions comes from agricultural fields as a consequence of nitrogen fertilization. The N2O is produced during nitrification and denitrification following the application of mineral and organic fertilizers. Management strategies should aim to limit microbial N transformations before plant uptake. SNIs have been proposed as an effective measure to reduce N2O emissions, with studies showing average reductions of 40–50%, along with a comparable decrease in nitrate (NO3⁻) leaching
PhD candidate in comparative genomics and machine learning for plant biology
Applicants are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at the Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Quantitative Genetics and Genomics programme. The position is available from 01 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. You can submit your application via the link under 'how to apply'.
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 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.
Postdoc in Microbial Biotechnology
At DTU National Food Institute, we are offering a 1-year postdoc position on the project SayCheese. In SayCheese the focus is on testing solutions for speeding up the cheese ripening process. Does this sound interesting and do you have the right profile, then don’t hesitate to apply
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
Marie Curie (MSCA) PhD scholarship in solar-driven hybrid methane production technologies for bio-el...
Your overall focus will be to advance the development of a sustainable photo-electrochemical process for methanation using biogenic CO2. You will work in close collaboration with an interdisciplinary research team in Water Technology and Processes section at DTU Sustain, combining environmental engineering, biotechnology, electrochemistry and process optimization to achieve more efficient CO2-to-CH4 conversion. The PhD position is funded by MSCA Doctoral Networks program.
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.
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 Enzyme Engineering for Methane Bioconversion
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to establish and develop a new research line on engineering methane monooxygenases for methane conversion at BRIGHT. If you are building your career as a scientist and want to work at the forefront of protein bioinformatics and synthetic biology, this is an opportunity to help define a new research direction. The position combines structure-based modelling of proteins and membrane environments with experimental validation in bacterial hosts and is ideally suited for candidates with experience in structural modelling, molecular simulations, and heterologous protein expression. The successful candidate will play a key role in building new workflows and experimental platforms within the group.
Research assistant position in glucosinolate transporter biology
The VILLUM Investigator project has focus on Plant Transportomics. Transport of metabolites across cellular borders is essential for plant fitness and survival and has proven important in controlling key quality traits in agriculture. Yet, the function of thousands of transporters is largely unknown. As a unconventional idea we use plant extract as substrates. The project aims at creating a first-of-its-kind transportomics database that includes substrate specificity of every transporter in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, thale cress. Moreover, the chemical language of plants will be decoded by mapping the metabolites exuded and the transporters present at the root during stress conditions when intense communication occurs. The knowledge gained and molecular tools generated will have application in sustainable agriculture.
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.
PhD scholarships in improved solid oxide cells for large-scale electrolysis
Do you want to help shape the next generation of high‑efficiency solid oxide electrolysers for hydrogen production? Electrolysis and power-to-X are becoming key technologies in the green transition, as they will be essential for replacing the fossil-based fuels and materials that society relies on. Solid oxide electrolysis technology is a particularly promising technology because of high efficiency and thereby lower operational cost. However, the performance, cost, and robustness of the technology can still be improved.
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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