Project manager for research on microbial CO2 to protein conversion

Updated: 10 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 Jun 2023

Are you interested in working at the interface between microbiology, biochemistry, and microbial biotechnology, and want to contribute to developing a game-changing biological CO2 to protein process? Then the Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center (CORC) at Aarhus University invites you to apply for a position as project manager.



Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 2-year position. The project will start August 1, 2023, and the expected start date of the employment will be as soon as possible thereafter.



Job description

The project will focus on a biotechnological approach to radically change how our society produces food and chemicals, in particular protein. We are pursuing a radically different approach to produce protein from CO2 and electricity by using a microbial platform in a two-stage microbial fermentation. Renewable power is utilized to split water into H2. H2 plus CO2 is fermented by acetogenic bacteria to produce acetate, which is fed into a second fermentation to produce many different protein products in aerobic fungi. Shifting from animal-based protein production to efficient and versatile biotechnology-based protein production is required to considerably reduce CO2 emissions while feeding in the future 11 billion people on our planet.

As project manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of 4 different projects. You will coordinate the collaborations with the other national and international partners of the project and be involved in the project reporting.

The project management will be in close collaboration with the principal investigators of the project, Prof. Alfred Spormann (CORC, Aarhus University and Chemical Engineering, Stanford University) and Prof. Lars Angenent (Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University and Environmental Biotechnology, University of Tübingen).


Your profile

Qualified candidates would ideally have a doctoral degree (PhD) in anaerobic microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or related fields. Candidates with 3-4 years of postdoctoral experience and/or experience in project management are preferred.

This project will have high visibility for the Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center and includes pertinent interactions with several large Danish companies and international institutions. Therefore, very good English language and interpersonal skills are necessary. Other requirements include working independently and in teams, exhibiting excellent management and communication skills, and being self-motivated.


Who we are

The Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center (CORC) was established in 2022 and is a mission‐oriented center based at Aarhus University. The center’s purpose is to develop novel science for carbon capture and conversions for storage or utilization to replace fossil carbon and fossil fuel‐intensive processes with sustainable, CO2‐based technologies. The Center comprises a number of research groups at Aarhus University and other institutions nationally and internationally. In total, the center encompasses more than 40 researchers. See more on

www.corc.au.dk

What we offer

  • an excellent research infrastructure, laboratories, and access to shared equipment
  • an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international, and industrial collaborators
  • a research climate encouraging lively, open, and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
  • a work environment with close working relationships, networking, and social activities
  • a workplace characterized by professionalism, equality, and a healthy work-life balance
  • to make a high impact on solving climate change


Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is at Gustav Wieds Vej 10c, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with affiliated institutions.


Contact information

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than June 1st, 2023.


Formalities and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.



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