DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Microbial ecology and microbiome en at Technical University of Denmark

Kongens Lyngby, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Microbial Ecology, Microbiome Engineering, Sustainable Agriculture, Molecular Microbiology, Chemical Ecology, Microbial Interactions, Experimental Model Systems, Secondary Metabolites, Biological Control, Biofertilizers, Biostimulants, Research Program Development, External Funding, Teaching, Supervision, Interdisciplinary Collaboration

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Description

The Section for Microbial and Chemical Ecology at DTU Bioengineering is looking for an ambitious and creative researcher with a strong background in microbial and microbiome engineering for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will establish an independent, internationally competitive research program and contribute to teaching, supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration in the area of microbial ecology and microbiome engineering. In this position, you will develop and strengthen departmental competencies in microbial and microbiome engineering for sustainable agriculture and other biological systems. Your research is expected to integrate fundamental microbiology, molecular microbiology and chemical ecology with applied microbial solutions addressing challenges in sustainable agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental management. Responsibilities You are expected to develop an independent, internationally visible research program that complements and expands the department’s strategic focus area microbial and microbiome engineering, while contributing actively to teaching and supervision. Your primary tasks and responsibilities will be to: * Develop and lead an independent research program focused on microbial- and microbiome-based solutions for sustainable agriculture and other biological systems. * Develop a research program spanning fundamental and applied aspects of microbial interactions, ecology, and function, with an emphasis on plant–microbe interactions. * Publish research in high-quality, peer-reviewed international journals and disseminate results through conferences and scientific networks. * Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations within the department and across institutional and external partners, including academia and industry * Teach and contribute to courses at the BSc and MSc levels within microbiology, biotechnology, microbial ecology, and related areas. * Supervise BSc and MSc student projects and serve as co-supervisor for PhD students. * Actively seek and secure competitive external research funding from national and international funding bodies. * Participate in departmental and university services, including committees and outreach activities. Qualifications * A PhD in microbiology, biotechnology, microbial ecology, or a closely related area. * A good publication record demonstrating research excellence in areas relevant to microbial and microbiome-based solutions, including microbial chemical ecology and molecular microbiology. * A strong background in studies of the function and fate of microbial secondary metabolites in microbial communities. * Experience in developing and applying experimental model systems such as synthetic communities to investigate complex microbial communities. * Expertise in studying microbial interactions, integrating chemical, molecular, and community-level approaches to link mechanisms with ecological outcomes. * Experience in translating fundamental research into microbial-based solutions, such as biological control, biofertilizers, or biostimulants. * Documented experience in obtaining competitive external research funding as principal investigator or co-PI. * Demonstrated ability to develop an independent research profile. * Experience with interdisciplinary research and collaboration across scientific domains. * Experience with teaching and supervision at the university level, or clear potential to develop high-quality teaching skills. * Ability to supervise and mentor students in an inclusive and supportive research and learning environment. * Strong written and oral communication skills in English. You must be responsible for the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both. As formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria: * Experience and quality of teaching * Research experience * Research vision and potential * International impact and experience * Societal impact * Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry * Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills * Communication skills Salary and terms of employment The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The starting date is according to mutual agreement. The position is a full-time position. The position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process here [https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/recruitment-process/tenure-track]. You can read more about career paths at DTU here [http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths/assistant-professor-adjunkt-]. Further information Further information may be obtained from Head of Section Professor Lone Gram (gram@bio.dtu.dk [gram@bio.dtu.dk]) You can read more about DTU Bioengineering at https://www.bioengineering.dtu.dk. If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark [https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/moving-to-denmark]. Application procedure Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 13 April 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include: * Application (cover letter) * Vision for teaching and research for the tenure track period * CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/ [http://orcid.org/]) * Teaching portfolio [https://learninglab.dtu.dk/courses-and-events/udtu?accordion=8] including documentation of teaching experience * Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD) 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 Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) is an international leader in the areas of biotechnology and biomedicine. Our engineering approach to all aspects of biotechnology and biomedicine positions us as a valuable player with unique competences in a growing bio-based economy and with health systems transforming towards personalized medicine. We have a clear focus on the needs in the life science- and biotech industries and point towards innovation, new businesses, and scientific services for the benefit of society. The department has extensive collaborations with national and international research units and industry. DTU Bioengineering has approx. 400 employees, of which 2/3 are scientific staff. The department is located at DTU Lyngby Campus. 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.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will establish an independent, internationally competitive research program focused on microbial and microbiome-based solutions for sustainable agriculture and other biological systems. Responsibilities also include actively contributing to teaching, supervising students, securing external research funding, and engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations.