Postdoc of Food Microbiology and Fermentation
Københavns Universitet (KU)
Department of Food Science, Section for Food Microbiology, Gut Health and Fermentation invites applicants for a 15 months Post Doc position in Bacillus and fungal mono- and co-culture based fermentations for improved nutritional and structural properties of plant based food matrices. The project is part of the research project “PROFERMENT: Solid-state fermentations for protein transformations and palatability of plant-based foods”, which is financed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
Start date is (expected to be) October 1st 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The postdoc’s duties will include research within Bacillus and fungal fermentations in various food-related matrices as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.
The applicant is expected to have solid, documented experience within several of the following areas: Cultivation and genotypic and phenotypic characterization of Bacillus spp.; Cultivation of food grade fungi ( Rhizopus and/or Aspergillus oryzae ); Determination of metabolites (amino acids, flavour compounds and others) from Bacillus and/or fungal fermented plant-based matrices; Structural/rheological characterization of fermented food matrices; Solid-state plant-based fermentations.
Further information on the Department is linked at . Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Section, Professor Dennis Sandris Nielsen, Se e-mailadresse på studerendeonline.dk and Se telefonnummer på studerendeonline.dk.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below. Please note that applications emailed directly to the contact person named above will not be considered.
Please include
- Curriculum vitae
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- A brief outline (1 page) of potential future research in areas related to the project
- Complete publication list
- Separate reprints of up to 3 particularly relevant papers
The deadline for applications is 24 August 2026, 23:59 GMT+1.
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at .
Interviews will tentatively be held the first week of September 2026.
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Kontakt
Dennis Sandris Nielsen
E-mail: Se e-mailadresse på studerendeonline.dk
Info
Ansøgningsfrist: Se telefonnummer på studerendeonline.dk
Ansættelsesdato: 01-10-2026
Arbejdstid: Fuldtid
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