Postdoctoral position in Biotechnology Full-time NEW

Postdoctoral Position in Biotechnology

This position is part of a research project focused on valorisation of potato side-streams into sustainable protein through solid-state fermentation, including process development, analytical characterization, and data-driven optimization. The project is conducted in collaboration with an industrial partner and contributes to the development of future sustainable food systems.

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development.

You will have a central role in a research project focused on the development of sustainable protein production through solid-state fermentation (SSF) of potato side-streams using filamentous fungi.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning, designing, and conducting experimental work in fermentation, including shake flask and bioreactor cultivations.
• Developing and optimizing fermentation processes, including substrate preparation and process parameter optimization.
• Bioconversion of complex food matrices into bioactive compounds.
• Development of bioreactor system and scalability of solid-state fermentation
• Performing analytical characterization of raw materials and fermented products, including bioactive compounds, protein, amino acids, carbohydrates, and metabolites using techniques such as HPLC, GC, LC-MS, and related methods.
• Contributing to scientific publications, reports, and presentations at conferences.
• Supervising Master's and/or Bachelor's degree projects related to the research area.
• Contributing to teaching activities (up to 20%), mainly within courses related to bioprocess technology.
• Collaborating with industrial partners and external stakeholders involved in the project.
• Assisting in grant writing and development of new research ideas.
• Performing administrative tasks related to the project and research activities.

The position may include collaboration with industry partners, participation in national and international conferences, and occasional travel.

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant's experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.