About BRIGHT – The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT) is a major initiative based at DTU that aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. BRIGHT serves as a hub for academic and industrial partners working together to unlock the potential of bioproduction.
BRIGHT focuses on three main areas:
- Sustainable materials: Developing bio-based alternatives to fossil-derived materials.
- Microbial foods: Innovating food production through microbial technologies.
- Microorganisms for net-zero agriculture: Creating solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture.
The goal is to develop and scale innovative biosolutions within these areas, ultimately creating sustainable and competitive alternatives to fossil-based products and processes that can make significant contributions to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.
Researchers across DTU collaborate with colleagues from other universities in Denmark and internationally, as well as with industry. A unique feature of BRIGHT is the introduction of a mission enabler, aimed at promoting promising projects and testing their scalability. This is achieved by integrating technologies and infrastructure in areas such as data science, informatics, cell factories, and fermentation.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The successful candidate will contribute to research, teaching, and innovation in solid-state fermentation for microbial food production. The aim is to advance understanding of solid-state fermentation processes through experimental characterization, design of production units, and development of predictive process models. These models will integrate sustainability assessments and genomic data, and explore links to sensory attributes such as taste and texture.
It is expected that you gradually develop a teaching portfolio consisting partly of already existing courses, and partly of new courses related to the topic of the position.
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.
Candidate Profile
- A PhD in chemical/biochemical engineering, biotechnology, or a related field.
- A strong research track record and potential for independent research.
- Experience in experimental and/or modeling approaches relevant to the position.
- Commitment to high-quality teaching and supervision at BSc, MSc, and PhD levels. At the assistant professor level, the DTU teaching course UDTU will be offered to the candidate.
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines and with industry partners.
As a formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). If you are applying for the associate professor position you should also have academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding an assistant professorship and documented didactic/pedagogic training.
Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 20 September 2026 (23:59 Danish time).
To view the full announcement and to apply click on the ‘Apply’ button above.
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