Prof. Ivan Mijakovic are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to continue and further develop an ongoing research line on microbial CO2 biomineralisation at DTU Biosustain. The position is closely linked to existing strains, constructs, and enzyme variants and is therefore ideally targeted at candidates with prior experience in Parageobacillus thermoglucosidasius and carbonic anhydrases. The successful candidate will build directly on established methodologies and experimental platforms within the group.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be the continued engineering and characterisation of an established thermophilic whole-cell catalyst platform.

Your primary tasks will be to:

• Continue strain engineering of Parageobacillus thermoglucosidasius starting from existing genetic tools and constructs
• Work with surface-displayed and soluble carbonic anhydrases
• Perform biochemical and functional characterisation of carbonic anhydrase variants
• Apply established molecular biology and protein expression workflows
• Ensure continuity and reproducibility of existing experimental pipelines
• Contribute to reporting and manuscripts

Required qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Parageobacillus thermoglucosidasius or closely related thermophilic Bacilli
• Proven experience working with carbonic anhydrases (engineering, expression, or characterisation)
• Strong background in molecular biology and microbial genetics

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree in molecular biology (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 with tentative starting date 01-05-2026.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Ivan Mijakovic: [email protected]

You can read more about the hiring department at https://www.biosustain.dtu.dk/

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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 8 February 2026 (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.

BRIGHT – The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT) is a major initiative based at DTU that aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. BRIGHT serves as a hub for academic and industrial partners working together to unlock the potential of bioproduction. BRIGHT focuses on three main areas: Sustainable materials (Developing bio-based alternatives to fossil-derived materials), Microbial foods (Innovating food production through microbial technologies), and Microorganisms for net-zero agriculture (Creating solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture). The goal is to develop and scale innovative biosolutions within these areas, ultimately creating sustainable and competitive alternatives to fossil-based products and processes that can make significant contributions to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Location
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Apply Before
2026-02-08T22:59:00+00:00