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JoinValgepeaLabto advance sustainable biomanufacturing! We are seeking a creative and motivated Postdoc to lead gas fermentation experiments in two collaboration projects with local and global partners.
ABOUT THE LAB
ValgepeaLab, established in 2019 at theUniversity of Tartu (UT), Estonia, is a leading research group in gas fermentation. Our success was recognised by anERC Consolidator grant in 2024. We integrate gas fermentation with systems and synthetic biology to tackle global biosustainability challenges. Learn more about our cutting-edge gas fermentation facility and platforms from: Valgepea et al. 2017, Cell Systems; de Lima et al. 2022 Front Bioeng Biotech; Nwaokorie et al. 2023 Front Bioeng Biotech; Ingelman et al. 2024 New Biotech; Ingelman et al. 2025 Microb Biotechnol; Shaikh et al. 2026 ACS Sustain Chem Eng; Re et al. 2026 Nat Commun.
DUTIES
The postdoc will perform gas fermentation experiments in both bottle and bioreactor cultures to phenotype various carbon oxide (CO or CO2) fixing native and engineered microbial strains.
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related fields
- Strong background in microbiology and quantitative analysis
SKILLS
- Microbial cultivation and bioreactor operation
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in English
WE OFFER
- Pioneering projects in the field of gas fermentation
- Cutting-edge facilities and international collaboration network
- Opportunities for career development
- 2-year position
- Competitive salary (€3200-3400/month before tax), based on experience
HOW TO APPLY
- Send a letter describing your motivation and skills, CV, and contact details of two referees to kaspar.valgepea@ut.ee by September 30, 2026
- Preferred start date: November-December 2026
- Work location: Institute of Bioengineering, Nooruse 1, Tartu
For more information, contact group leader Kaspar Valgepea at kaspar.valgepea@ut.ee
*A copy of a document (including its annexes) can be required from the applicant which shows the candidate to hold the required qualification (authorized translation into Estonian or English if the credential is not in one of these languages). If the candidate has acquired the higher education in question outside Estonia, he or she may be required to submit an assessment issued by the Academic Recognition Information Centre (the Estonian ENIC/NARIC) of his or her qualification in respect of the qualification requirements for the position.
Where to apply
E-mail: kaspar.valgepea@ut.ee
Requirements
Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related fields
- Strong background in microbiology and quantitative analysis
SKILLS
- Microbial cultivation and bioreactor operation
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in English
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology
Additional Information
Benefits
- Pioneering projects in the field of gas fermentation
- Cutting-edge facilities and international collaboration network
- Opportunities for career development
- 2-year position
- Competitive salary (€3200-3400/month before tax), based on experience
Website for additional job details: https://valgepealab.com/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute of Bioengineering, University of Tartu
Country: Estonia
City: Tartu
Street: Nooruse 1
Contact
City: Tartu 51009
Website: http://www.ut.ee/en
Street: Ülikooli 18
E-Mail: kairi.herik@ut.ee
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