We are seeking a postdoc to become part of the Microbial Electrosynthesis Group at the Center for Biosustainbility (CFB) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).

The positions need to be filled by 1 November – or as soon as possible thereafter.

Job description 
The future postdoc will be working in a group focusing on the development of microbial electrosynthesis, a novel approach by which microbes convert electrical current into chemical commodities. 
The postdoc position will focus on:

• Engineering electrotrophic bacteria for the production of chemical commodities.
• Optimizing electrotrophic bacteria characteristics to increase the efficiency of the microbial electrosynthesis process.
• Developing strategies to elucidate the mechanisms by which electrons are transferred from the electrode to the microbe.

The group is working within the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, which has received funding from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to develop the microbial electrosynthesis technology and make it commercially viable. The future postdoctoral research associate will work in collaboration with highly qualified electrochemists, microbiologists, biochemists and molecular biologists.

Qualifications
The candidate should:

• have a PhD or equivalent in relevant field
• have a proven track record within the fields of microbiology, molecular biology, synthetic biology, metabolic engineering and biochemistry
• have strong work ethics
• be a team player

Preferably the candidate should be proficient with anaerobic culturing techniques and ideally have applied molecular biology techniques on strict anaerobes.

We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.

The period of employment is two years, with an option for subsequent extension for two years.

The place of work will be the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, DTU at Kogle Allé 6, Hørsholm.

Further information 
For further information, please contact Karsten Zengler at kzengler@biosustain.dtu.dk

Further information about CFB can be found at this website: http://www.biosustain.dtu.dk/

Application procedure 
We must have your online application by 15 September 2013. Please apply for the position at www.career.dtu.dk.

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link