Postdoc in Microbial Cement-Based Functional Materials and Energy Storage
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The Faculty of Engineering and Science Department of the Built Environment Infrastructure Marin and Environmental Engineering Byens Forurening
We invite applications for a full-time 2-year Postdoctoral position at the Faculty of Engineering and Science Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University (Aalborg Denmark).
The position is part of a pioneering research initiative supported by the Villum Foundation (Villum Experiment) aiming to transform conventional cementitious materials into microbial-enabled functional infrastructure materials with integrated energy storage capabilities. The postdoc will work in a highly interdisciplinary environment with close collaboration across internal research groups at the university as well as with leading international partners spanning cement chemistry materials science microbiology and electrochemical energy systems. This setting offers a unique opportunity to explore emerging directions in sustainable construction materials while becoming part of a global research community addressing challenges within the green transition.
The position is expected to start on 01 September 2026 or soon thereafter.
Your work tasks
The position focuses on experimental development of cement-based functional materials within a newly established interdisciplinary platform integrating cement chemistry materials characterization electrochemical testing and emerging bio-enabled approaches.
The successful candidates will take a leading role in laboratory-based research including cement formulation and processing specimen preparation microstructural and chemical characterization and electrochemical performance evaluation. Depending on background and interests the work may also involve exploring bio-enabled cement systems (e.g. microbialcement interactions or self-healing concepts) and linking material properties to functional performance.
The postdoc is expected to contribute actively to scientific publications development of experimental protocols project planning and day-to-day laboratory activities and may also participate in limited teaching and student supervision. The position is highly experimental and suited for candidates who enjoy hands-on research learning new techniques and working across disciplinary boundaries.
Your competencies
We seek a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in cement chemistry cement and concrete materials materials science or civil/structural engineering. The ideal candidate has solid hands-on experimental skills and enjoys laboratory-based research. Experience with microbial systems bio-materials or bio-electrochemical systems is considered an advantage but is not required.
You should be able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. We value curiosity willingness to learn new techniques and interest in exploring emerging research directions at the interface of materials biology and energy systems. Good written and spoken English skills are expected together with a publication record or clear potential for high-quality scientific output.
Qualification requirements
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
Who we are
You will join the Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University. The division conducts research in sustainable construction materials building performance and low-carbon technologies and offers a supportive and international working environment. The group values close collaboration curiosity-driven research and problem-oriented approaches to real-world sustainability challenges.
About the team
The position is hosted by a newly established interdisciplinary research team led by Dr. Qi Luo Tenure Track Assistant Professor at Aalborg University focusing on sustainable and multifunctional cementitious materials. For insight into the groups emerging research direction applicants are also encouraged to consult Dr. Luos recent work published in Cell Reports Physical Science 2025. (DOI: 10.1016/.).
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)
- List of publications with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. Youmay attach a maximum of five publications.
- 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.
Interviews are expected to be held after the application deadline. Further details will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.
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.
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