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PhD scholarship in fermentation-based production of biochemicals Technical University of Denmark in Denmark

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Biochemistry

Funding

PhD scholarship at DTU with a 3-year full-time appointment under the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The post is a scholarship for the PhD degree and is subject to academic approval and enrolment in a DTU PhD programme; no stipend amount is stated.

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Nov 3, 2026

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Denmark

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Technical University of Denmark

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Biochemistry
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Biology
Biochemical Engineering
Environmental Sustainability
Metabolic Engineering
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DTU BRiGHT (Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition) at the Technical University of Denmark is advertising a PhD scholarship in fermentation-based production of biochemicals in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.

The project focuses on sustainable biomanufacturing and low-carbon production routes for high-volume chemicals from CO₂-derived feedstocks and mixed C1-derived substrates. The research spans the full innovation pipeline, including metabolic tools and design, strain engineering, fermentation, downstream processing, multi-omics, techno-economic validation, and business development.

The PhD student will work on optimizing fermentation conditions under anaerobic and aerobic processes, media optimization, proteomics and transcriptomics analysis, downstream purification development, and defining titer/rate/yield targets for economically relevant processes. The work is coordinated by Professor Alex Toftgaard Nielsen.

Applicants must hold a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent. A strong background in fermentation and downstream processes is preferred, especially hands-on experience with anaerobic bacteria (e.g., Clostridium spp.) and aerobic organisms (e.g., S. cerevisiae), plus anaerobic cultivation methods. Process modelling and basic programming are advantageous. Strong English skills are required, and the role includes teaching and supervision of BSc and MSc student projects.

This is a 3-year full-time PhD scholarship subject to academic approval and enrolment in a DTU PhD programme. The application deadline is 3 November 2026. Apply online and submit one PDF containing a cover letter, CV, and transcripts plus degree documentation.

Funding details

PhD scholarship at DTU with a 3-year full-time appointment under the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The post is a scholarship for the PhD degree and is subject to academic approval and enrolment in a DTU PhD programme; no stipend amount is stated.

What's required

Applicants must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent academic level. Preferred background includes fermentation and downstream processes, hands-on experience with cultivation of anaerobic bacteria such as Clostridium species and aerobic organisms such as S. cerevisiae, experience with anaerobic cultivation methods, and an advantage for process modelling and basic programming skills. Solid English skills are required, and the candidate should be open to interdisciplinary teamwork and teaching/supervision of BSc and MSc student projects.

How to apply

Apply online through the 'Apply now' link and submit one PDF file in English. Include a cover letter, CV, and grade transcripts plus BSc/MSc diploma with official grading scale description. Applications must be submitted by the deadline.

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