Are you a skilled and experienced professional with a background in microbial strain development? In this role, you will support industrial projects and play a key part in strain development activities associated with the Biofoundry. 

Enable strain development pipelines towards creating microbial cell factories
You will focus on development and engineering of microbial strains, primarily Escherichia coli but also other microbial strains towards production of sustainable chemicals. The nature of projects can vary with the focus on product or technology development. You will collaborate closely with Pre Pilot Plant and other Biofoundry teams.

Your primary tasks will be to:

• Apply genome engineering tools to engineer microbial strains to enhance strain productivity and robustness
• Build out DNA Foundry capabilities in strain development pipelines using latest technologies
• Execute strain development projects in biofoundry using automation instruments, e.g. different liquid handlers and colony picker
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and ensure meeting project milestones
• Evolve and improve workflows in response to requirements and new technologies.

Solid experience in microbial genome engineering using latest technologies
You are a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in microbial biotechnology, synthetic biology, or metabolic engineering. You have demonstrated expertise in microbial strain engineering and are eager to contribute your skills to innovative research and development. 

Additionally, your CV comprises:

• A PhD degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific field
• Proven track record of working on metabolic engineering or strain development projects involving microbial genome engineering
• Expertise in a wide range of techniques such as CRISPR based genome editing, homologous recombination, DNA assembly methods, selection/counter-selection methods and promoter or expression elements
• Experience in using automation instruments for strain engineering projects is advantageous
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing project and research needs.

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. Starting date is 01-09-2025 (or according to mutual agreement). 

The position is limited to 2 years.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 15 July 2025.  Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Head of DNA Foundry, Vijayalakshmi Kandasamy on vijkan@biosustain.dtu.dk .

You can read more about DTU Biosustain at www.biosustain.dtu.dk and about DNA Foundry at https://www.biosustain.dtu.dk/technologies/biofoundry/dna-foundry  

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.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain)
Recent progress in our ability to read and write genomic code, combined with advances in automation, analytics and data science, has fundamentally changed the scope and ambition of harnessing the potential of biological systems. Big data approaches and analysis of biological systems are key research instruments at the Center. DTU Biosustain utilizes these advances for microbial cell factory design to foster sustainable lifestyles in relation to three application areas: Sustainable Chemicals, Natural Products, and Microbial Foods.

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.

n Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.