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We are looking for a research assistant that has experience in in vitro digestion of food and model systems for faecal fermentation for a 14-month position. 
You will be part of our internationally renowned Research group for Gut, Microbes, and Health at the National Food institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). We offer a dynamic and sociable research environment with lots of exiting challenges and opportunities. The position will be shared between the research groups strategic work studying how the gut microbiome affect bioaccessibility of undesirable compounds and chemicals in food and the Seaweed4Gut project focusing on how processing affects the nutritional properties of seaweed.
Responsibilities and qualifications
You will be working with digestion and fermentation models in close collaboration with members of the research group as well as other research groups at DTU National Food Institute.
We expect that you have a background in microbiology and biochemistry, as well as an interest in intestinal microbiology and ecology. You need to be ambitious, highly motivated, capable of working independently, and have good skills within written and spoken English.
The new colleague we are seeking has ideally worked with INFOGEST, fecal fermentations studies, and nutritional studies. Experience with gut microbiome analysis is an advantage but not a requirement. 
Required skills:

• Experience with basic microbiology and molecular biology techniques
• Experience with INFOGEST
• Knowledge of sequence-based analysis of bacterial communities 
• Capable of working independently
• Motivated by both personal and team accomplishments.

As a formal qualification, you must have a master’s degree in engineering 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 Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 14 months.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here .
Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Martin Steen Mortensen, DTU National Food Institute (masmo@food.dtu.dk ).
You can read more about 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 24 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)

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 5523
• Job Category VIP B
• Posting Date 07/10/2025, 11:36 AM
• Apply Before 07/24/2025, 10:59 PM
• Locations Henrik Dams Allé, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK