Postdoc in Recombinant Protein Production in Fungal Hosts

Do you want to work with precision fermentation of animal proteins using fungal production hosts And do you see yourself as a team player who is strong in collaboration If yes we look forward to reading your application for our position as Postdoc.
At the Faculty of Engineering and Science Department of Chemistry and Bioscience a position as Postdoc in Recombinant Protein Production in Fungal Hosts is open for appointment from May 1. 2026 or soon hereafter. The position is for 2-year.

Your work tasks
The postdoc will be engaged in our ongoing UPCYFUN project Animal protein produced by precision fermentation using upcycled bio residuals and optimized fungal strains. The work will include developing fungal production hosts into chassis strains both established in house model strains and newly identified candidates followed by introduction of relevant animal protein genes and optimization of efficient expression units (promoters and signal peptides). The position also involves identifying strategies to prevent protein degradation during fermentation and characterizing the produced proteins including assessing potential differences in post translational modification patterns compared to their native animal counterparts.

Your competencies
You must have a strong background in molecular biology genetic engineering and protein characterization as well as solid experience within fungal biotechnology. You should be an effective team player who can also work independently and contribute actively to the professional environment in the fungal research team. Experience with teaching particularly student and group supervision using PBL methods is addition experience with formulating research ideas and contributing to grant proposal writing will be considered an advantage.

A masters degree in Molecular Biology Biochemistry or Biotechnology
Excellent oral and written English language skills are a requirement
The applicant must be interested in working in an interdisciplinary research environment.

Qualification requirements
Appointmentaspostdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

Who we are
At the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience (BIO) our high-level research spans from basic to applied within both natural sciences and engineering. With approx. 150 employees 75 PhD students and 775 bachelor and masters students at our campuses in Aalborg (main campus) and Esbjerg we are a vital research and educational institution when it comes to creating new basic knowledge as well as contributing to solving the worlds challenges within biology chemistry biotechnology bioengineering environmental science and chemical engineering.

We continuously improve our department as an attractive place of work and study. We offer flexible hours social activities throughout the year both at the department level and in each Section. We are inclusive and have respect for individuals communities and cultures. Our work culture is founded on openness curiosity transparency and involvement. Come join us!
Read more about the department here; Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience - - Aalborg University

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application stating reasons for applying qualifications in relation to the position and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (masters degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• Documentation of teaching qualifications if relevant.
• Dissemination qualifications including participation on committees or boards participation in organisations etc.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore everyone regardless of personal background and orientation is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions
If you have any questions about the position you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires ensuring the safety compliance and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers students and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights new solutions to societal problems and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.