Postdoc Position in Cell Engineering for Acetate-Based Precision Fermentations

Applications are invited for a 2-year Postdoc position in the field of Microbial Cell Engineering at the Department ofBiological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark.

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 2–year position from 1 September 2026 or as soon possible thereafter.

Job description

The appointed candidate is expected to design microbial hosts tailored for acetate-based precision fermentations. The candidate will contribute to the development of small-scale precision fermentations that will be scaled up in our state-of-the-art pilot plant.

The appointed candidate will work closely with group members, project partners, and colleagues across sections at our Department. Your main tasks will consist of:

Designing strategies for manipulating the bacterial metabolism to enhance acetate assimilation.

Implementing cell engineering approaches to enhance the produc...