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Post: Postdoctoral
A 2-year postdoctoral position with the possibility for extension is available with the Microbial Biotechnology and Biorefining Group at the National Food Institute, DTU (Lyngby). The position is focused on engineering lactic acid bacteria (LAB) for the production of butanol isomers for application in bio-jetfuel. The Microbial Biotechnology and Biorefining Group has a strong commitment to research and development in the field of new microbial bioconversion processes. Building on our competences within systems and synthetic biology, we develop new robust microbial workhorses to meet the future challenges involved in the conversion of sustainable feedstocks to chemicals and food ingredients.
Job Description:
The project, which is funded by the Innovation Fund, aims to develop novel and sustainable aviation fuels from biologically derived alcohols. The multidisciplinary consortium is a collaboration between Danish universities and industrial partners, as well as several affiliated partners across the world. The candidate will be responsible for engineering LAB strains for the production of butanol isomers, as well as improving yields of the alcohols under production conditions.
The candidate will supervise a PhD student and master students, and also prepare and submit progress timely reports to the management committee. Other tasks will include preparing manuscripts for publication, presenting data at conferences, and travel for annual consortium meetings.
Candidate Profile:
Qualifications: Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent
Further qualifications: This is an ongoing interdisciplinary project and therefore we require someone who can overtake the role immediately with minimal down-time to ensure that the deadlines are met. A strong background in molecular biology, synthetic biology, fermentation and microbial physiology, combined with experience in engineering lactic acid bacteria for alcohol production will be preferred.
Fluency in English, good communication skills, ability to work in a team and collaborate with national and international partners is a pre-requisite.
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.
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Workplace and period of employment
The period of employment is 2 years, starting 15th May 2016. The candidate will be based at DTU, Lyngby, but will have the opportunity to travel and work periodically in partner laboratories.
Further information
Further information about the project and position may be obtained from Prof. Peter Ruhdal Jensen, mail: perj@food.dtu.dk or Shruti Dantoft, mail: shrh@food.dtu.dk.
Application procedure Please submit your online application no later than 15th April 2016.
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 (an official translation into English)
- List of publications
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.
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