A Postdoc Position in Biological and Chemical Engineering on Bioprocess Engineering Full-time

Postdoc Position in Biological and Chemical Engineering on Bioprocess Engineering

The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, invites applications for a postdoctoral position offering an opportunity to contribute to the work on reactor design and scaling for CO2-to-protein.

The postdoc will be part of the research groups of Drs. Lars Angenent and Lars Ottosen in a joint collaborative project. We are seeking highly talented and motivated staff scientists to work on CO2-to-protein to convert CO2 and H2. Specifically, the postdoc will operate 5-L-bioreactors and a 200-L scaled up pilot plant, involving bioprocess engineering, bioreactor design, and scaling approaches.

The tasks will be interdisciplinary, including:

• Participate in the design and detailed engineering of necessary changes to the current pilot-plant setup.
• Support operation and testing of the up-scale bioreactors.
• Maintain detailed records of experimental data, process conditions, and system modifications.
• Publish scientific articles based on data collected during the research, development, and innovation of up-scaled microbial electrochemical reactor. Present research findings at conferences.
• Collaborate with a digital-twinning postdoc to model the pilot-plant system.

We are looking for candidates with strong academic backgrounds and a passion for sustainable process development. The positions require the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, scientific integrity, and a proactive attitude toward research, engineering, and knowledge sharing.

Qualified individuals should have a PhD in, preferentially anaerobic, gas fermentation, or related bioengineering disciplines with a focus on both anaerobic and aerobic metabolism and operation. Experience with operating a multi-110-L pilot plant is sought after.

Applications must be received no later than 31 July 2026.