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At DTU National Food Institute we are offering a 2-year postdoc position on the project NextOrganic. In NextOrganic the focus is on enriching organic feed with selected essential amino acids, e.g. lysine, using fermentation technology. For this purpose, microorganisms that efficiently secrete amino acids will be developed. The vision is that microorganisms, in the future, can be used to upgrade animal feed to contain suitable amounts of essential amino acids to fulfil the needs of the particular animal (pigs or poultry). Does this sound interesting and do you have the right profile, then don’t hesitate to apply.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Tasks and responsibility include 

• optimization of safe microorganisms to produce selected essential amino acids 
• genetic and physiological characterization of the optimized microorganisms.   

Qualifications

• As responsibility is to optimize selected food grade microorganisms, extensive experience with microbiology and metabolic engineering is required
• Experience with genetic engineering is an advantage
• Since a major activity in the project is fermentation, the successful candidate should have experience with this, also using bioreactors. 

We are looking for a team player with the motivation and drive needed for making a difference that matters. As you will join an international team good command of written and spoken English is necessary. 

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. 

Salary and terms of employment 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years. 

Starting date is 1 October 2025 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor, Christian Solem on chso@food.dtu.dk  

You can read more about the DTU National Food Institute at DTU National Food Institute

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 23 July 2025 (23:59 Danish time). 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU National Food Institute
DTU National Food Institute conducts research into and disseminates - through advice, innovation and teaching - sustainable and value-creating solutions in the area of food and health for the benefit of society. The vision is to make a difference by generating future prosperity through research into food and health. The institute works to prevent disease and promote health, develop new and better food products for a growing population and create sustainable technological solutions, including biosolutions. The institute’s tasks are carried out in interdisciplinary collaboration within e.g. nutrition, chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, epidemiology, modelling, and technology. This is achieved through a strong academic environment of international top class with correspondingly skilled researchers and employees. The Institute employs approximately 350 staff members.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

• Job Identification 5410
• Job Category VIP B
• Posting Date 06/24/2025, 12:05 PM
• Apply Before 07/23/2025, 10:59 PM
• Locations Henrik Dams Allé, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK