Postdoctoral Researcher or Assistant Professor in Metabolic Engineering

at  Kbenhavns Universitet

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR HIGHLY DESIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• PhD experience in yeast Synthetic Biology, Metabolic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field
• Knowledge of specialized metabolism with special focus on terpenoids
• Theoretical and hands-on expertise in molecular biology and biochemistry
• Design metabolic pathways to produce terpenoids in S. cerevisiae. Optimize pathways using input data enzyme activity and strain screening assays, -Omics experiments and fermentation processes
• Ability to work independently and see projects through to completion
• Construct designed strains using standard molecular cloning techniques including Gibson, USER or Golden Gate assembly and targeted strain recombineering and gene integration methods
• Culture and evaluate constructed yeast strains using small-scale (plate and flask-scale) cultivations and assays.
• Thoroughly document project results and progress, and facilitate clear communication and technology transfer with industrial partners
• Possibility of relocation to an academic partner for collaboration is a plus.

FORMAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants should be fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Applicants should have a PhD degree in relevant topics, such as Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Metabolic Engineering, Enzymology, or Biochemistry.

• to disseminate the research results at Section and Departmental seminars.
• to participate in Departmental and Section activities
  Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Prof. Sotirios Kampranis (soka@plen.ku.dk).
  The position is open from 1 November 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
  The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.