Postdoc Position in Lactic Acid Bacteria Metabolic Engineering

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Lyngby-Taarbæk, 1 stilling

We are seeking highly motivated and talented Postdocs for 3 years to be part of the Applied Metabolic Engineering Group focusing on the development of novel lactic acid bacteria (LAB) cell factories for the production of fine and bulk chemicals in the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain).



Responsibilities and tasks

Particularly, we are looking for a candidate that will be part of an ERA-NET team focusing on novel strains for the conversion of marine biomass to useful chemicals. The candidates should have strong knowledge or interest in the development of molecular biology tools for engineering of bacteria, particularly of Lactobacilli. Together with their colleagues, the candidate is expected to apply a systems biotechnology approach to metabolic engineering tapping into the latest omics technologies including DNAreseq, RNAseq, protein, flux as well as metabolite profiling. The project team will work in close collaboration with other technology teams and departments of the Center as well as with the ERA-NET partners from Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Portugal.



Qualifications

Mandatory requirements:

•PhD degree or similar in bioengineering, chemical engineering or biochemistry as well as academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding a position as Researcher or Postdoc

•Excellent physiology and genetics knowledge of LAB

•Expertise in applying the latest cloning and strain construction tools

•High quality publication record

•Strong work ethic and motivation to succeed within a competitive research field



Preference given to candidates with strong experience in:

•Metabolic Engineering of bacteria, particularly Lactobacillus

•Bacterial and LAB Physiology

•LAB Molecular Biology

•Bioprocess Development



We offer

We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.



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 with the relevant union. The place of work will be the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability at Kogle Allé 6, Hørsholm.



Further information

Further information may be obtained from Professor Jochen Förster by e-mail: jfor@biosustain.dtu.dk. You can read more about the group at <a href='javascript:openLinkWindow("http://www.biosustain.dtu.dk/english/Research1/A-E-projects/Applied-metabolic-engineering")' "="" data-cke-saved-href='javascript:openLinkWindow("http://www.biosustain.dtu.dk/english/Research1/A-E-projects/Applied-metabolic-engineering")'>http://www.biosustain.dtu.dk/english/Research1/A-E-projects/Applied-metabolic-engineering



Application procedure

Please submit your online application no later than 30 October 2015. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

•Application (cover letter)

•CV

•Diploma

•List of publications



The material that should be given consideration in the assessment must be attached. Applications and enclosures 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.



DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.