Do you love fermentation and food innovation? Do you want to contribute to more sustainable, resilient and just food systems? Are you interested in traditional food fermentation and would like to build innovation on traditional and ecological knowledge?

Then join us in the Fermentation Cultures group at DTU BRIGHT, where we study fermented foods as living biocultural systems at the intersection of microbial life and human culture. Combining microbiology, mycology, ecology, evolution and genomics, we investigate the origins and evolution of food microorganisms, their interactions within fermented food ecosystems, and the genetic and ecological drivers of flavour, texture, and functionality. By using fermented food communities as model systems, we address fundamental questions in ecology and evolution while developing novel starter cultures, fermentation processes, and food innovations that support the green transition and more sustainable, healthy, and resilient food systems.

In this specific project we aim to develop a local caffeine-free coffee alternative by applying knowledge form traditional coffee fermentation on a local waste stream currently used dried as coffee alternative but lacking flavour complexity of fruity and sour notes that can only be added through fermentation. The project will screen different substrate combinations to match the organoleptic properties of coffee, develop a new caffeine-free prototype guided through genome-scale metabolic models developed at Cambridge University with Prof. Kiran Patil. The resulting prototype will be studied to further refine the model but also to assess its microbial composition, assess food safety, its flavour profile via metabolomics and sensory analysis and scalability potential.

Responsibilities and qualifications
As a PhD candidate, you will take a leading role in driving the scientific progress of the project. You will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing experiments, coordinating activities with collaborators within the group as well as external partners, and ensuring the timely progression of the research.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deep scientific understanding of the field and all relevant literature
• Playful experimentation with culinary product development
• Designing and execution of experiments on characterizing the ferments metagenomics, metabolomics, sensory analysis
• Bioinformatic analysis, data integration and statistical analysis
• Visualizing results and communicating findings to diverse scientific audiences
• Publishing research findings in international journals
• Presenting your work at international conferences and scientific meetings
• Collaborating closely with researchers across disciplines and contributing to an open, collaborative research culture

We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious candidate who thrives in a dynamic research environment and is excited by the opportunity to work transdisciplinary at the intersection of ethnography, gastronomic craft and microbiology.

The ideal candidate has:

• Experience in microbiology
• Experience in microbial food innovation
• Some experience in food fermentation and product development
• Some experience in generating and analysing metagenomic and metabolomic data
• A strong interest in sustainable food systems, food fermentation and microbial ecology

In addition, you:

• Demonstrate a high level of motivation, curiosity, and scientific integrity
• Are able to work independently and take ownership of your research
• Take a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solving problems
• Learn quickly and adapt effectively to new methods and challenges
• Have strong communication skills, including scientific writing and oral presentations in English
• Enjoy working in collaborative and interdisciplinary teams
• Be comfortable in an interdisciplinary environment, where different types of knowledge co-exist
• Are open to and interested in different cultures
• Are organized, structured, and committed to maintaining high-quality documentation and reproducible research practices
• Be patient, charitable, curious and playful - key qualities for interdisciplinary work

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

The preferred start date is 01.01.2027.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information please contact group leader and senior researcher Leonie Johanna Jahn at lejj@dtu.dk

You can read more about BRIGHT below, and at www.bright.dtu.dk

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 27 August 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• One letter of reference, with referee’s email and phone number

You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, color, religion, neurodiversity, national origin or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Fermentation Cultures group
The Fermentation Cultures group investigates fermented foods as complex microbial ecosystems and as a foundation for developing sustainable foods for the green transition. By combining traditional fermentation practices with ecological and evolutionary perspectives, we draw on both traditional and scientific knowledge to create novel fermented foods and food processes. Our research explores how microbial diversity, genetics, and ecological interactions shape the flavour, texture, functionality, and stability of fermented foods, while also examining the origins of fermentation microorganisms and their co-evolution with human societies and food cultures. Using fermented foods as model systems, we address fundamental questions about microbial ecology, evolution, and host–microbe interactions, including how microbes interact with one another and communicate with humans through the production and perception of flavour.

BRIGHT – The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT) is a major initiative based at DTU that aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. BRIGHT serves as a hub for academic and industrial partners working together to unlock the potential of bioproduction. BRIGHT focuses on three main areas: Sustainable materials (Developing bio-based alternatives to fossil-derived materials), Microbial foods (Innovating food production through microbial technologies), and Microorganisms for net-zero agriculture (Creating solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture). The goal is to develop and scale innovative biosolutions within these areas, ultimately creating sustainable and competitive alternatives to fossil-based products and processes that can make significant contributions to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.

Are you interested in traditional food fermentation practices? Do you love coffee? Do you want to know how the microbial ecology of coffee fermentation contributes to its unique flavours? Do you want to know where the microorganisms in traditional coffee fermentation originate from?

Then join us in the Fermentation Cultures group at DTU BRIGHT, where we study fermented foods as living biocultural systems at the intersection of microbial life and human culture. Combining microbiology, mycology, ecology, evolution and genomics, we investigate the origins and evolution of food microorganisms, their interactions within fermented food ecosystems, and the genetic and ecological drivers of flavour, texture, and functionality. By using fermented food communities as model systems, we address fundamental questions in ecology and evolution while developing novel starter cultures, fermentation processes, and food innovations that support the green transition and more sustainable, healthy, and resilient food systems.

In this specific project we aim to study traditional coffee fermentation and the microbial ecology underlaying the flavour formation. We ask where the microorganisms come from and how the communities assemble and interact and how these interactions result in flavours that can be perceived by humans. To study this we will combine ethnographic research and systems biology also in collaboration with multiple local coffee production partners and Universities as well as the University of Cambridge and Prof. Kiran Patil, working on metabolic models of microbial communities.

Responsibilities and qualifications
As a PhD candidate, you will take a leading role in driving the scientific progress of the project. You will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing experiments, coordinating activities with collaborators within the group as well as external partners, and ensuring the timely progression of the research.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deep scientific understanding of the field and all relevant literature
• Ethnographic research
• Designing and execution of experiments on characterising the ferments metagenomics, metabolomics, sensory analysis
• Bioinformatic analysis, data integration and statistical analysis
• Visualizing results and communicating findings to diverse scientific audiences
• Publishing research findings in international journals
• Planning and executing potential public engagement and outreach activities
• Presenting your work at international conferences and scientific meetings
• Collaborating closely with researchers across disciplines and contributing to an open, collaborative research culture

We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious candidate who thrives in a dynamic research environment and is excited by the opportunity to work transdisciplinary at the intersection of ethnography, gastronomic craft and microbiology.

The ideal candidate has:

• Some experience in microbiology
• Experience or interest in ethnographic research
• Some experience in generating and analysing metagenomic and metabolomic data
• A strong interest in microbial ecology and evolution as well as flavour as a form of chemical communication

In addition, you:

• Demonstrate a high level of motivation, curiosity, and scientific integrity
• Are able to work independently and take ownership of your research
• Take a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solving problems
• Learn quickly and adapt effectively to new methods and challenges
• Have strong communication skills, including scientific writing and oral presentations in English
• Enjoy working in collaborative and interdisciplinary teams
• Be comfortable in an interdisciplinary environment, where different types of knowledge co-exist
• Are open to and interested in different cultures
• Are organized, structured, and committed to maintaining high-quality documentation and reproducible research practices
• Be patient, charitable, curious and playful - key qualities for interdisciplinary work

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

The preferred start date is 01.01.2027.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information please contact group leader and senior researcher Leonie Johanna Jahn at lejj@dtu.dk

You can read more about BRIGHT below, and at www.bright.dtu.dk

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 27 August 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• One letter of reference, with referee’s email and phone number

You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, color, religion, neurodiversity, national origin or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Fermentation Cultures group
The Fermentation Cultures group investigates fermented foods as complex microbial ecosystems and as a foundation for developing sustainable foods for the green transition. By combining traditional fermentation practices with ecological and evolutionary perspectives, we draw on both traditional and scientific knowledge to create novel fermented foods and food processes. Our research explores how microbial diversity, genetics, and ecological interactions shape the flavour, texture, functionality, and stability of fermented foods, while also examining the origins of fermentation microorganisms and their co-evolution with human societies and food cultures. Using fermented foods as model systems, we address fundamental questions about microbial ecology, evolution, and host–microbe interactions, including how microbes interact with one another and communicate with humans through the production and perception of flavour.

BRIGHT – The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT) is a major initiative based at DTU that aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. BRIGHT serves as a hub for academic and industrial partners working together to unlock the potential of bioproduction. BRIGHT focuses on three main areas: Sustainable materials (Developing bio-based alternatives to fossil-derived materials), Microbial foods (Innovating food production through microbial technologies), and Microorganisms for net-zero agriculture (Creating solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture). The goal is to develop and scale innovative biosolutions within these areas, ultimately creating sustainable and competitive alternatives to fossil-based products and processes that can make significant contributions to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.

If you are curious about the fundamental physiology of microbial metabolism and excited by the prospect of pushing microorganisms to their biochemical limits, this is your opportunity. At DTU, you will investigate how microbial cells can be empowered to assimilate acetate more efficiently by supplying external reducing power — contributing to a deeper understanding of microbial physiology while helping unlock the potential of Power-to-X feedstocks for sustainable bioproduction.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Acetate is a promising CO₂-derived P2X feedstock, but its assimilation is energetically costly for microbial cells. In this project, you will investigate whether co-feeding reduced C1 compounds such as methanol can relieve these redox constraints and push the carbon-efficiency limits of acetate assimilation — using a genetically tractable model bacterium that naturally encodes the relevant metabolic pathways. Specifically, you will:

• Establish and characterize stable acetate–C1 co-utilization phenotypes using adaptive laboratory evolution (ALE) and/or targeted metabolic engineering
• Quantify carbon yields and biomass during co-utilization and validate stoichiometric predictions of carbon retention across different acetate assimilation pathways
• Map physiological trade-offs and substrate partitioning across acetate:C1 ratios using high-throughput cultivation systems, ¹³C-labelling, and metabolite quantification
• Investigate how the redox entry point of C1 oxidation controls carbon assimilation flux and retention efficiency
• Apply transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to identify the regulatory and metabolic adaptations enabling efficient redox balancing between substrates of distinct reduction states
• Disseminate results through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or equivalent. The ideal candidate has:

• A MSc in microbiology, biochemistry, microbial physiology, or a related field
• A strong foundation in microbial physiology and intermediary metabolism
• Hands-on experience with microbial cultivation, including anaerobic or microaerobic techniques
• Experience with analytical methods for metabolite and substrate quantification (e.g. GC-FID, LC-MS, ¹³C-labelling)
• Familiarity with molecular biology and basic genetic engineering in bacteria
• Curiosity, scientific rigour, and genuine enthusiasm for fundamental physiological questions
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills in English

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education.

Assessment
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of their academic background in microbial physiology and metabolism, their hands-on laboratory experience, and their motivation for fundamental physiological research. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a formal interview with the principal supervisor and the co-supervisor.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

Starting date is January 1st, 2027 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Enrico Orsi (enricoo@dtu.dk) or co-supervisor Ruud Weusthuis (ruud.weusthuis@wur.nl), Wageningen University and Research.

You can read more about us at www.bright.dtu.dk

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 3 August 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

BRIGHT – Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT) is a flagship initiative hosted at DTU, one of the world's top 5 universities in biotechnology research and innovation. BRIGHT connects and amplifies biotechnology and bioproduction research, innovation, and education across the entire value chain — from bold ideas in the lab to real-world implementation in industry. Focused on three missions — sustainable materials, microbial foods, and microorganisms for net-zero agriculture — BRIGHT aims to accelerate the development of scalable biosolutions for Europe and beyond, guiding the way towards a more sustainable, circular, and competitive bioeconomy.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.

Vil du have et studiejob, hvor du arbejder i hjertet af DTU’s læringsmiljø og får erfaring med service, formidling og drift af et moderne universitetsbibliotek?

DTU Bibliotek søger studentermedhjælpere med opstart pr. 1. september 2026 eller snarest derefter.

Om jobbet
Som studentermedhjælper i Biblioteksservice bliver du en vigtig del af den daglige betjening af bibliotekets brugere. Du er med til at skabe en god oplevelse for studerende og medarbejdere og bidrager til, at biblioteket fungerer som et attraktivt studie- og læringsmiljø.

Du vil arbejde selvstændigt på nogle vagter og sammen med kolleger på andre, og indgår i et team på 14–16 studentermedhjælpere. Vagterne ligger typisk kl. 8.45–12.00 eller 14.00–18.00 på hverdage, samt kl. 12.00–16.00 i weekender, ferier og helligdage. Du kan forvente 4–7 vagttimer om ugen afhængig af din fleksibilitet. Vi tager selvfølgelig hensyn til dine eksamener og studieaktiviteter.

Dine opgaver

• Betjene bibliotekets brugere og være det venlige ansigt i front
• Hjælpe med lån af bøger og udstyr samt besvare spørgsmål
• Assistere med lettere litteratursøgning
• Håndtere bestillinger fra bibliotekets magasiner
• Modtage og registrere artikler og materialer
• Sørge for, at biblioteket fremstår funktionelt og præsentabelt
• Yde let teknisk support (fx ved printere)
• Løse praktiske og administrative ad hoc-opgaver

Vi søger dig som

• Er serviceminded og imødekommende
• Er struktureret og ansvarlig
• Er mødestabil og fleksibel
• Har gode dansk- og engelskkundskaber (skriftligt og mundtligt)
• Kan arbejde selvstændigt og trives med både praktiske og serviceorienterede opgaver
• Det er en fordel, hvis du har flair for IT og interesse for studie- og læringsmiljøer

Jobbet giver dig

• Erfaring med administration, brugerbetjening og bibliotekets services
• Indblik i akademisk informationssøgning og studieunderstøttelse
• Gode samarbejdsevner og selvstændighed

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
Vi tilbyder et studiejob med uformelle rammer, attraktiv løn og ansættelse efter overenskomst for Studenterundervisere ved universiteter mv. (SUL). Du skal være indskrevet ved en videregående uddannelsesinstitution for at kunne blive ansat.

Arbejdstiden er gennemsnitligt 6 timer om ugen og kan tilrettelægges fleksibelt ift. ferier, eksaminer mv. Stillingen ønskes besat pr. 01.09.26. Ansættelsen løber, så længe du er aktiv studerende.

Arbejdssted er DTU Lyngby Campus.

Ansøgning og kontakt
Vi skal modtage din online ansøgning senest den 3. august 2026. Åbn linket "Ansøg nu", hvor du udfylder ansøgningsformularen samt vedhæfter din motiverede ansøgning, CV og dokumentation for studieaktivitet. I ansøgningen vil vi gerne høre lidt om dig, dine kompetencer og hvorfor du søger stillingen.

Ønsker du flere oplysninger om stillingen, er du velkommen til at kontakte koordinator Nadia Tastesen på namita@dtu.dk.

Ansøgninger modtaget efter ansøgningsfristens udløb tages ikke i betragtning.

Alle interesserede uanset alder, køn, handicap, race, religion eller etnisk tilhørsforhold, opfordres til at søge stillingen. Da DTU arbejder med forskning i kritisk teknologi, hvormed der gælder særlige regler for blandt andet sikkerhed og eksportkontrol, kan der blive foretage open source-baggrundstjek af kvalificerede kandidater til stillingen.

DTU Bibliotek er DTU's universitetsbibliotek og spiller en central rolle i at understøtte forskning, undervisning og læring gennem både fysiske rammer og digitale services. DTU Bibliotek betjener fortrinsvis DTU's forskere og studerende. Læs mere om, hvad vi tilbyder, på www.bibliotek.dtu.dk.

DTU – Til gavn for samfundet siden 1829
DTU er et af Europas førende tekniske eliteuniversiteter. Med forskning og uddannelser i international topklasse skaber vi løsninger på tidens store samfundsmæssige udfordringer og bidrager til at sikre Europas globale førerposition inden for bæredygtig teknologiudvikling. Siden H.C. Ørsted grundlagde DTU for snart 200 år siden, har vores mission været den samme: Vi udvikler og nyttiggør naturvidenskab og teknisk videnskab til gavn for samfundet. DTU har 13.800 studerende, 1.600 ph.d.-studerende og 6.500 ansatte. Vi arbejder i et internationalt miljø og har en inkluderende, udviklende og uformel arbejdskultur. DTU har campusser i hele Danmark og i Grønland og samarbejder med de bedste universiteter verden over.

Are you wondering why life looks as is does and what the fundamental drivers of evolution are? Are you fascinated by the magical world of filamentous fungi? Do you enjoy fermented foods and would like to contribute to more sustainable food systems?

Then this PhD might allow you to combine all of these interests into a single PhD in the Fermentation Cultures group where we are studying fermented foods as living biocultural systems at the intersection of microbial life and human culture by combining microbiology, mycology, ecology, evolution and genomics to investigate the origins and evolution of food microorganisms, their interactions within fermented food ecosystems, and the genetic and ecological drivers of flavour, texture, and functionality. By using fermented food communities as model systems, we address fundamental questions in ecology and evolution while developing novel starter cultures, fermentation processes, and food innovations that support the green transition and more sustainable, healthy, and resilient food systems.

While evolutionary theory has long been built on the idea that genetic variation arises randomly and is then shaped by natural selection, emerging evidence suggests that mutation rates, spectra, and genomic instability may be influenced by the environment, potentially via epigenetic mechanisms. This project will test this concept directly by investigating whether epigenetic states can bias where, when, and how mutations arise in the genome in response to the environment.

Using Aspergillus flavus and its domesticated relative Aspergillus oryzae as a powerful model system, you will combine targeted genetic engineering with adaptive laboratory evolution and integrated multi-omics to link epigenetic regulation, genome dynamics, and evolutionary outcomes at unprecedented resolution. A key part of the project will be the generation and analysis of selected knockout mutants to establish causal mechanistic links between epigenetic state and adaptive genetic change.

Beyond advancing fundamental evolutionary theory, this work also explores the potential to guide the domestication of A. flavus into safe and functional starter cultures with novel properties for food fermentation applications.

This is a highly interdisciplinary project in an ambitious and collaborative research environment at DTU BRIGHT with external research stays at the University of Macau and the Southern University of Science and Technology in China, where you will develop cutting-edge expertise across molecular mycology, evolution, and systems-level biology while contributing to both conceptual breakthroughs and applied innovation.

Responsibilities and qualifications
As a PhD candidate, you will take a leading role in driving the scientific progress of the project. You will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing experiments, coordinating activities with collaborators within the group as well as external partners, and ensuring the timely progression of the research.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and conducting experiments in fungal genetic engineering, adaptive laboratory evolution, and multi-omics analyses
• Generating, processing, and analyzing experimental data
• Visualizing results and communicating findings to diverse scientific audiences
• Publishing research findings in high-impact international journals
• Presenting your work at international conferences and scientific meetings
• Collaborating closely with researchers across disciplines and contributing to an open, collaborative research culture

We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious candidate who thrives in a dynamic research environment and is excited by the opportunity to contribute to both fundamental biological discovery and applied innovation.

The ideal candidate has:

• Hands-on experience in mycology (required)
• Experience with fungal genetic engineering (preferred)
• Experience generating genomic and transcriptomic data from fungi (preferred)
• Experience generating and analying metabolomics data (preferred)
• A strong interest in fungal biology, evolutionary theory, ecology and evolution, and food innovation

In addition, you:

• Demonstrate a high level of motivation, curiosity, and scientific integrity
• Are able to work independently and take ownership of your research
• Take a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solving problems
• Learn quickly and adapt effectively to new methods and challenges
• Have strong communication skills, including scientific writing and oral presentations in English
• Enjoy working in collaborative and interdisciplinary teams
• Are organized, structured, and committed to maintaining high-quality documentation and reproducible research practices
• Are curious and enthusiastic and playful

This position is particularly suited for candidates who aspire to become independent scientists and are eager to develop a broad and modern research toolkit spanning mycology, genetic engineering, adaptive laboratory evolution and multi-omics data generation.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

The preferred start date is 01.11.2026.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information please contact group leader and senior researcher Leonie Johanna Jahn at lejj@dtu.dk

You can read more about BRIGHT below, and at www.bright.dtu.dk

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 27 August 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• One letter of reference, with referee’s email and phone number

You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, color, religion, neurodiversity, national origin or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Fermentation Cultures group
The Fermentation Cultures group investigates fermented foods as complex microbial ecosystems and as a foundation for developing sustainable foods for the green transition. By combining traditional fermentation practices with ecological and evolutionary perspectives, we draw on both traditional and scientific knowledge to create novel fermented foods and food processes. Our research explores how microbial diversity, genetics, and ecological interactions shape the flavour, texture, functionality, and stability of fermented foods, while also examining the origins of fermentation microorganisms and their co-evolution with human societies and food cultures. Using fermented foods as model systems, we address fundamental questions about microbial ecology, evolution, and host–microbe interactions, including how microbes interact with one another and communicate with humans through the production and perception of flavour.

BRIGHT – The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT) is a major initiative based at DTU that aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. BRIGHT serves as a hub for academic and industrial partners working together to unlock the potential of bioproduction. BRIGHT focuses on three main areas: Sustainable materials (Developing bio-based alternatives to fossil-derived materials), Microbial foods (Innovating food production through microbial technologies), and Microorganisms for net-zero agriculture (Creating solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture). The goal is to develop and scale innovative biosolutions within these areas, ultimately creating sustainable and competitive alternatives to fossil-based products and processes that can make significant contributions to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.

Vil du gøre en forskel for vores borgere med rusmiddelproblemer – og være en del af et stærkt, fagligt fællesskab?

Vi søger en uddannet læge med klinisk erfaring og viden indenfor rusmiddelområdet, psykiatrien eller socialmedicin til en stilling pt. 4 timer pr. uge.
Torvehuset er Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommunes ambulante behandling af alkohol- eller stofmisbrug. Vi tilbyder rådgivning, udredning af borgerens samlede situation - herunder lægesamtale og undersøgelse, mulighed for psykiatrisk vurdering og henvisning til relevante tilbud i psykiatrien. Vi tilbyder antabus, men ingen substitutionsbehandling.

I forbindelse med udredning har borger ret til en lægesamtale. Denne består af en helhedsorienteret udredning og en objektiv undersøgelse.
Derudover skal du være med til at drøfte sager og opdatere rusmiddelcentrets faglige instrukser mv.

Vi tilbyder:

• Ansættelse i et fagligt stærkt behandlingstilbud, der har fokus på at arbejde helhedsorienteret med vægt på inddragelse af familie og netværk i behandlingen.
• Gode kolleger med tværfaglige kompetencer og en uhøjtidelig tone.
• Fleksibilitet i forhold til hvornår i ugen timerne skal lægges.

Vi forventer:

• At du har erfaring og lyst til at arbejde med en bred målgruppe.
• At du ser værdi i en tværfaglig og helhedsorienteret indsats og kan indgå konstruktivt i dette.
• At du samarbejder med borgers egen læge i det omfang, der er behov for dette.

Hvis du ønsker at høre mere om stillingen, er du velkommen til at kontakte daglig leder Erik B. Hansen på tlf.nr.: 21 45 16 52 eller mail: eha@ltk.dk. Stillingen er ledig fra 1. september eller hurtigst derefter.

Der er ansøgningsfrist 24. august kl. 12.00. Ansættelsessamtaler foregår løbende.

I Lyngby-Taarbæk bliver du del af et stærkt fagligt fællesskab med høje ambitioner i en organisation med ca. 4.000 medarbejdere, der alle arbejder med det fælles mål – at skabe værdi for borgere og erhvervsliv. Vi lægger vægt på god ledelse, trivsel, faglige og personlige udviklingsmuligheder, kreativitet og nytænkning samt balance mellem arbejdsliv og fritidsliv. Vi ser mangfoldighed som en ressource og værdsætter, at medarbejdere hver især bidrager med deres særlige baggrund, personlighed og evner.

Er du motiveret for at omsætte strategiske dagsordener til konkrete indsatser på DTU? Kan du omsætte komplekse problemstillinger til meningsfulde initiativer?

Koncern HR på DTU søger en projektleder og facilitator, der er motiveret for at arbejde med ledelse af organisations- og forandringsprocesser i en kompleks organisation med høje ambitioner.

Du vil typisk have ansvar for at udvikle og implementere tværgående initiativer, der understøtter, at DTU er en attraktiv arbejdsplads.

Afhængig af, hvad du brænder for at arbejde med, er du med til at prioritere, hvilke projekter du har ansvar for. Men du skal kunne trives med, at dialog og interessenthåndtering kommer til at fylde en stor del af din arbejdsdag, da DTU vægter det tværfaglige samarbejde højt.

Dine opgaver bliver blandt andet
Du skal sammen med en kollega understøtte HR’s strategiske årshjul og diverse rapporteringer op mod HR’s Budget-og Handlingsplan og DTU’s strategi i forhold til din opgave med porteføljestyring. Derudover skal du arbejde med en variation af udviklingsopgaver og forandringsprojekter på tværs af DTU i tæt samarbejde med interessenter på DTU’s institutter og afdelinger.

• Indgå i og udvikle på HR’s porteføljestyring i tæt samspil med HR ledelsen.
• Planlægge og lede projekter i HR, og på tværs af DTU-organisationen, så som understøttelse af livsfaser samt projekter knyttet til DTU’s strategi - Til gavn for Samfundet
• Facilitering af forandringsprocesser.
• Bidrage til udvikling og modning af governance, metoder og praksis inden for projektledelse og arbejdet med strategiske indsatsområder.
• Sikre fremdrift, prioritering og opfølgning.
• Samarbejde med interessenter på flere niveauer – herunder direktionen og direktørkredsen.

Hvad bliver du en del af?
Du bliver forankret i HR på DTU i sektionen HR Transformation. Vi samarbejder på tværs af HR med tre strategiske indsatsområder:

• Arbejdsmiljø på DTU
• Talent på DTU
• Ledelse på DTU

Diversitet, lighed og inklusion (DEI) samt data og digitalisering former vores arbejde og løsninger.

Du bliver en del af et fleksibelt arbejdsfællesskab på cirka 12 kolleger med faglighed inden for facilitering, projektledelse, forandringsledelse, organisationsudvikling, ledelsesudvikling, DEI, data og analyse samt digitalisering og AI.

Vi er en medledende organisation, hvor du tager aktiv del i fællesskabet og opgaveløsningen. Vi værdsætter høj faglighed, men forventer ikke, at du kan alt. Vi deler generøst af vores viden og løfter hinanden fagligt – med plads til et godt grin undervejs.

Er det dig vi søger?
Du har et stærkt strategisk blik og kan omsætte retning til konkrete initiativer. Du trives i en rolle, hvor du både arbejder struktureret og navigerer i kompleksitet.

Vi forestiller os, at du:

• Har erfaring med projekt- (og gerne) porteføljeledelse – fra en større organisation.
• Er stærk i procesfacilitering og kan skabe fremdrift og involvering på tværs.
• Har forståelse for – og gerne erfaring med – politisk styrede organisationer.
• Er analytisk og kan skabe overblik samt tydeliggøre sammenhænge for beslutningstagere.
• Er en god netværker og formår at samarbejde med mange forskellige interessenter.
• Arbejder selvstændigt, og bidrager aktivt til fællesskabet.

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
Løn- og ansættelsesvilkår i henhold til overenskomst for akademikere i staten. Du ansættes som specialkonsulent eller chefkonsulent afhængigt af erfaring og kompetencer.

Stillingen er som udgangspunkt på 37 timer og ønskes besat pr. 1. oktober 2026 eller efter nærmere aftale.

Arbejdssted er DTU Lyngby Campus.

Ansøgning og kontakt
Vi skal modtage din online ansøgning senest den 1. august 2026. Åbn linket "Ansøg nu", hvor du udfylder ansøgningsformularen samt vedhæfter motiveret ansøgning, CV og eksamensbeviser.

Vi forventer at afholde første samtaler den 12., 13. og 14. august.

Ønsker du flere oplysninger om stillingen, er du velkommen til at kontakte kontorchef, Christina Colding Nedergaard på 2712 4533 eller mail: ccone@dtu.dk.

Ansøgninger modtaget efter ansøgningsfristens udløb tages ikke i betragtning.

Alle interesserede uanset alder, køn, handicap, race, religion eller etnisk tilhørsforhold, opfordres til at søge stillingen. Da DTU arbejder med forskning i kritisk teknologi, hvormed der gælder særlige regler for blandt andet sikkerhed og eksportkontrol, kan der blive foretage open source-baggrundstjek af kvalificerede kandidater til stillingen.

Koncern HR
Koncern HR er ansvarlig for rekruttering, medarbejder- og lederudvikling, personaleadministration og arbejdsmiljø på DTU. Derfor bistår Koncern HR både direktion, institutter og enheder med at optimere human kapital og organisation til gavn for forskning, uddannelse, innovation og forskningsbaseret rådgivning.

DTU – Til gavn for samfundet siden 1829
DTU er et af Europas førende tekniske eliteuniversiteter. Med forskning og uddannelser i international topklasse skaber vi løsninger på tidens store samfundsmæssige udfordringer og bidrager til at sikre Europas globale førerposition inden for bæredygtig teknologiudvikling. Siden H.C. Ørsted grundlagde DTU for snart 200 år siden, har vores mission været den samme: Vi udvikler og nyttiggør naturvidenskab og teknisk videnskab til gavn for samfundet. DTU har 13.800 studerende, 1.600 ph.d.-studerende og 6.500 ansatte. Vi arbejder i et internationalt miljø og har en inkluderende, udviklende og uformel arbejdskultur. DTU har campusser i hele Danmark og i Grønland og samarbejder med de bedste universiteter verden over.

Do you want to do research on causal-informed machine learning methods for climate modelling?

If you are establishing a career as a researcher in machine learning and are motivated to work with the latest generative models for climate modelling, we can offer you a strong foundation. We seek a highly motivated and talented PhD student to join our group at DTU Compute, offering a fully funded PhD scholarship (3-year employment) in a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment.

The position is part of the research project “IcyAlert - Intelligent Climate Early Warning Alert for Arctic Ice-Free Summers”, funded under the NNF Grand AI Challenge programme.

You will become part of an enthusiastic team working closely with collaborators at DMI (Danish Meteorological Institute) and RMI (Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium) to advance neural network-based methods for climate modelling.

About IcyAlert
The goal of the IcyAlert project is to provide robust predictions of Arctic ice-free summers at multi-seasonal time scales and their potential climate impacts under various warming scenarios, supporting sustainable climate solutions. Arctic summer sea ice extent has declined by nearly 13% per decade since 1979, accompanied by a 90% reduction of older ice. These changes pose increasing risks to ecosystems, food security, navigation, etc.

By combining dynamical models, satellite data, causal analysis, and explainable AI, IcyAlert will identify critical thresholds, enhance prediction accuracy, and generate automated alerts for seasonal Arctic and extratropical climate events. Using Gefion in the project will be essential for analysing complex datasets and training advanced large-scale predictive models. This interdisciplinary initiative brings together experts in AI, climate modelling, and causal analysis to enhance preparedness for an ice-free Arctic.

Responsibilities and qualifications
This PhD project will focus on developing causal-informed machine learning (ML) methods to perform Arctic sea-ice predictions at multi-seasonal timescale. You will work with datasets such as CMIP6, ERA5 and CERRA2. There will be three subprojects: 1) quantify causal links between winter climate drivers (November-April) and summer Arctic sea ice area (May-October), 2) develop causal-informed AI/ML models for ice-free Arctic predictor, 3) generate probabilistic predictions of ice-free conditions from 2030 to 2050.

You should have the following required skills:

• Have a strong background/interest in causal modelling (Math/Physics/Computer Science background).
• Demonstrated experience in machine learning, including some exposure to graph modelling and diffusion models.
• Experience with implementing machine learning methods in Python using Pytorch or Flax.
• Familiarity with managing larger code bases and training models on HPC systems.
• Familiarity with climate modelling is a big plus.
• High level of motivation and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Tommy Sonne Alstrøm and colleagues in the IcyAlert project.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

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

The period of employment is 3 years. Starting date is 1 November (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Tommy Sonne Alstrøm, tsal@dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Compute at www.compute.dtu.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 9 August 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Compute
DTU Compute – Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science – is an internationally recognised academic environment with over 400 employees and 10 research sections. We broadly cover digital technologies within mathematics, data science, computer science, and computer engineering, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, internet of things (IoT), chip design, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, social networks, fairness, and data ethics. Our research is rooted in basic research and centres on mathematical models of the physical and virtual world, as a basis for the analysis, design, and implementation of complex systems. We focus on ensuring that our research results contribute to creating a better society by supporting areas such as health, green transition, energy supply, and life science. We collaborate with universities, public and private organisations, and companies in Denmark and abroad, and through DTU’s startup ecosystem, we encourage innovation and entrepreneurship. We have a strong ethical, human, and sustainable approach that ensures integrity in our work. Therefore, we strive for and take responsibility for driving the democratisation of digital technologies, so that everyone has the opportunity to actively participate in the development, and we ensure a continued open, democratic, and inclusive society for the benefit of all. At DTU Compute, we value diversity, inclusion, and a flexible work-life balance. Read more about us at www.compute.dtu.dk.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.

Are you passionate about how to train university students for neutron-based investigation at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund? Do you want to research how students learn via digital twins to replace hands-on training? Do you want to engage in a career within didactics of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education?

This PhD project is a part of the ACCESS project, Augmenting the STEM classroom by ESS digital twins. The ACCESS project is funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and it is a collaboration between DTU – Technical University of Denmark, University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and European Spallation Source. The European Spallation Source in Lund is a future large-scale research facility for neutron-based investigation of materials in a broad sense.

The aim of this PhD project is to research what university students from both DTU and UCPH learn from using digital twins of ESS instruments. What knowledge, skills, and competences do students acquire from using digital twins? How can engagement with digital twin instruments prepare students for using the actual instruments? To which extent can digital twins replace hands-on training?

The overall strategic objective of the ACCESS project is to develop even better education to train the scientists and engineers of the future. In addition to this PhD position, the ACCESS project includes three postdoctoral positions.

Responsibilities and qualifications
This PhD project will research and document students' learning outcome of engaging with digital twins of four ESS Instruments. Facilities like ESS are crucial in basic and applied STEM research to address global challenges. However, such facilities have limited capacity, and effective use is crucial. It requires conceptual knowledge, experimental skills, and scientific competences to select and analyze data from neutron instruments. This implies that students who will become users of such facilities must develop knowledge, skills, and competences in a way that is transferable from classroom to facility. Very few students get this opportunity.

ACCESS will modify existing digital twins of ESS instruments to aid university STEM students in becoming competent users of neutron facilities. The digital twins will allow students to perform virtual experiments. ACCESS will make digital twins for ESS instruments on imaging (ODIN), inelastic scattering (BIFROST), small-angle scattering (LOKI) and diffraction (DREAM).

The PhD student will be employed at DTU but will research the learning of students from both DTU and UCPH. Likewise, the PhD student will be working together with passionate teachers and educational developers from both UCPH and DTU.

As part of the PhD project, a 3-6 month stay at an international university (e.g., in Europe, USA, or Australia) is expected with the purpose of performing field studies and data analysis with one of the leading groups in the field.

Qualified applicants must have:

• An MSc degree in physics, nanoscience, chemistry, engineering, or material science, or educational science (the latter including a BSc in physics, nanoscience, chemistry, engineering, or material science), or similar.
• Basic knowledge of teaching and learning, student motivation, and didactics, for instance, acquired as a teacher or teaching assistant in high school or university.
• An interest in developing high-quality university teaching and education.
• Ability to work independently and plan and carry out complicated tasks.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

Starting date is 1 October 2026 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor of engineering didactics, Pernille Rattleff at perat@dtu.dk. Applications cannot be sent to this e-mail address, only applications sent via the online link as described below will be considered.

You can read more about DTU Physics at https://physics.dtu.dk/and DTU Energy at https://www.energy.dtu.dk/.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 16 August 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• A short text (max. 1 A4 page) where you outline your research vision for the investigation of student learning via digital twins of neutron scattering instruments

You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

At DTU Physics, we perform research, teaching, and innovation in experimental and theoretical physics with the overall aim to benefit society. We contribute to the transition to sustainable energy, develop new functional materials, and develop and exploit quantum physics and technologies. Alongside, a primary focus is the education of engineering students at all levels, from BSc over MSc to PhD Fellows, and the ambition is to grow the field of research in teaching and learning STEM along with the further development of engineering didactics. We have approximately 350 employees organized in nine research sections. Find further information here: https://physics.dtu.dk/

The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage (DTU Energy) focuses on research and development of functional materials, components, and systems for sustainable energy technologies. The technologies include fuel cells, electrolysis, power-to-x, batteries, and carbon capture. The research is based on strong competences on electrochemistry, atomic scale and multi-physics modelling, autonomous materials discovery, materials processing, and structural analyses. We also focus on educating engineering students at all levels, ranging from BSc, MSc, PhD to lifelong learning students. We have about 300 dedicated employees. Read more about us at www.energy.dtu.dk.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.

If you are passionate about advancing sustainable energy storage and want to push the boundaries of solid-state battery science, this is your opportunity.

At DTU Energy as a member of the section Applied Ceramics and Processing (ACE), you will join the HealBat project team developing a novel potassium-sulfur (K-S) solid-state battery with self-healing capabilities. You will perform hands-on materials synthesis and electrochemical characterisation, working in close collaboration with a computational team and international partners at the University of Texas at Austin and the Technical University of Munich. Joining us means gaining deep expertise in cutting-edge battery characterisation techniques, building a strong international research network, and contributing directly to the green energy transition.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be the experimental characterisation of novel solid-state electrolytes and the assembly and testing of K-S solid-state battery cells. Working closely with a computational PhD student, you will generate experimental data that supports and validates the multiscale modelling framework of the HealBat project.

Your primary tasks will include:

• Synthesising novel K-ion-conducting solid-state electrolyte materials using approaches such as solid-state, hydrothermal, and/or sol-gel synthesis
• Characterising electrolyte structure, composition, and morphology using techniques such as X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, and Raman spectroscopy
• Measuring ionic and electronic transport properties using electrochemical methods, including electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and chronoamperometry
• Assembling and testing symmetric K|SSE|K cells to investigate interfacial stability and degradation mechanisms
• Studying interfacial evolution using electrochemical methods such as cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic cycling, impedance spectroscopy, and, where relevant, GITT, supported by post-mortem and operando characterisation
• Investigating self-healing behaviour through targeted recovery protocols, such as intermittent heating cycles, guided by computational predictions from the modelling team
• Assembling and evaluating full K-S solid-state battery prototypes, with focus on cycling stability, rate capability, capacity retention, and interfacial stability
• Contributing to a three-month research stay at an international partner institution, such as the Technical University of Munich
• Disseminating results through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences

We are looking for candidates who have or can demonstrate:

• An MSc degree in materials science, electrochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or a closely related discipline, obtained before employment begins
• Experience with electrochemical characterisation techniques such as impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and galvanostatic cycling
• Experience with solid-state materials synthesis and structural characterisation, for example X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy
• Interest in battery materials, solid-state electrolytes, and electrochemical energy storage
• Experience with solid-state battery assembly and testing is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary environment where experiments and computational modelling are closely integrated
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Dr. Mohamad Khoshkalam, Head of Section Prof. Johan Hjelm, Head of Section Prof. Ragnar Kiebach, and Head of Section Prof. Ivano E. Castelli, at DTU Energy.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

Starting date is 1 January 2027, or according to mutual agreement. The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Dr. Mohamad Khoshkalam (mokhos@dtu.dk), Prof. Johan Hjelm (johh@dtu.dk), or Prof. Ivano E. Castelli (ivca@dtu.dk), Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, DTU Energy.

You can read more about DTU Energy at www.energy.dtu.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 September 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• List of publications (if any) indicating scientific highlights
• List of References (at least two)

You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage (DTU Energy) focuses on research and development of functional materials, components, and systems for sustainable energy technologies. The technologies include fuel cells, electrolysis, power-to-x, batteries, and carbon capture. The research is based on strong competences on electrochemistry, atomic scale and multi-physics modelling, autonomous materials discovery, materials processing, and structural analyses. We also focus on educating engineering students at all levels, ranging from BSc, MSc, PhD to lifelong learning students. We have about 300 dedicated employees. Read more about us at www.energy.dtu.dk.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.