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Postdoc in Protein Engineering and Biocatalysis for Polymer Degradation University of Southern Denmark in Denmark
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
2-year postdoc fully funded by the Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder project CATAMPLAS.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
University of Southern Denmark
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About this position
The Department of Green Technology at the University of Southern Denmark is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for the Biotechnology Section to join a newly established group working with Associate Professor Ren Wei. The project sits within CATAMPLAS, a Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder collaboration focused on developing next-generation catalytic protein scaffolds, including engineered functional amyloids, for the enzymatic degradation of synthetic polymers.
The successful candidate will work at the intersection of protein engineering, biocatalysis, and polymer degradation, contributing to research on catalytic protein scaffold design and on the interaction between enzymes and polymer substrates. The project combines rational, semi-rational, and computational protein design with recombinant expression and purification of challenging proteins, including self-assembling and aggregation-prone targets. It also involves developing and applying screening assays for enzymatic polymer breakdown and using biophysical analysis to understand enzyme–substrate interfaces and catalytic function.
The postdoc will be embedded in an interdisciplinary and internationally connected research environment with collaborations spanning protein engineering, enzymology, structural and biophysical characterization, microbial synthetic biology, biomaterials, polymer science, and industrial biotechnology. The position is based in BIOTECH within the Faculty of Engineering at SDU, a department described as highly interdisciplinary and equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories. The advertised role also includes responsibilities such as presenting results, publishing in high-impact journals, contributing to laboratory workflows, and supporting the daily life of the research group.
The work is framed as part of a high-profile European consortium, offering extensive opportunities for international and industrial exchange through CATAMPLAS.
Funding details
2-year postdoc fully funded by the Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder project CATAMPLAS.
What's required
The candidate must have a PhD or equivalent at the time of employment in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, protein engineering, biotechnology, or a closely related field. Applicants should have hands-on experience with protein and/or peptide engineering, including rational design, site-directed mutagenesis, library construction, and/or directed evolution; solid experience with molecular biology techniques, microbial cell culture, and recombinant protein expression and purification; proficiency in PCR/real-time PCR, SDS-PAGE, DNA electrophoresis, chromatographic protein purification, UV/Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, and enzyme activity assays; excellent written and spoken English; the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary and international research environment; and a highly interdisciplinary mindset, scientific curiosity, and independence. Advantages include publications or experience in enzymatic degradation of synthetic polymers or related biocatalytic processes, interfacial catalysis or enzyme-substrate surface interactions, polymer chemistry or polymer physics, computational protein design or structural bioinformatics, functional amyloids or protein self-assembly, biophysical characterization (e.g. CD, DSF/DSC, fluorescence spectroscopy, light scattering), and collaboration with industry or international research groups.
How to apply
Apply in English through the SDU application process. Upload a motivated application, CV, MSc and PhD certificates/diplomas, list of publications, and examples of the most relevant publications as separate PDF files. Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.
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Associate Professor at University of Southern Denmark
Denmark
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Synthetic Biology
Structural Biology
Protein Engineering
Biology
Associate Professor, Head of Section at University of Southern Denmark
Denmark
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Protein Purification
Enzyme Engineering
Biocatalysis
Chemistry
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