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Postdoctoral Researcher in Yeast Synthetic Biology for Sustainable Food Production Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden

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Postdoc

Field of study

Biology

Funding

Temporary full-time employment for two years. The postdoctoral researcher is employed by Chalmers and receives employee benefits; no specific salary or stipend amount is stated.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Sweden

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Chalmers University of Technology

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Keywords

Biology
Synthetic Biology
High-throughput Screening
Metabolic Engineering
Biosensor
Sustainable Food

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About this position

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, invites applications for a two-year, full-time postdoctoral position in yeast synthetic biology within the Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology.

The project develops yeast strains for synthetic microbial consortia, focusing on sustainable biomanufacturing and food production. Research includes engineering yeast metabolism and cell–cell interactions, tailored food oils from sugars supplied by cyanobacteria, biosensors, CRISPR-based strain libraries, GoldenGate or Gibson cloning, and high-throughput screening. Related applications include engineered living materials and 3D-printed tissues.

Applicants must hold a doctorate in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field by the employment decision, communicate effectively in English, and have experience genetically engineering microorganisms, preferably yeast. Experience with flow cytometry, FACS, sequencing analysis, fermentation, HPLC, or GC-MS is advantageous. Some teaching and supervision of master's or PhD students may be included.

The position requires physical presence in Gothenburg and provides Chalmers employee benefits. Apply in English through the vacancy portal by November 30, 2026, with a CV and personal letter in PDF format. Professor Verena Siewers is the contact person.

Funding details

Temporary full-time employment for two years. The postdoctoral researcher is employed by Chalmers and receives employee benefits; no specific salary or stipend amount is stated.

What's required

A doctoral degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a similar field, or an equivalent foreign degree, must be obtained by the employment decision. Applicants need strong written and verbal English communication skills and experience in genetic engineering of microorganisms, preferably yeast. Teaching experience and research and education potential are expected. Experience with CRISPR, GoldenGate or Gibson cloning, flow cytometry, FACS, next-generation sequencing analysis, fermentation, HPLC, or GC-MS is advantageous.

How to apply

Apply through the application form linked on the vacancy page by November 30, 2026. Submit English-language PDF files: a comprehensive CV with publications and teaching experience, plus a personal letter covering background, previous research, outcomes, future goals, and research focus. Email applications are not accepted.

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