Postdoctoral Fellow for Microbial Electrosynthesis: Aarhus University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center – iNANO-CORC. This position focuses on scalable microbial electrosynthesis of CO2 to methane within the Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center.
Postdoctoral Fellow at the Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center
Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area:
Microbial Electrosynthesis, Microbial Physiology, Anaerobic Metabolism, Electromicrobiology
Location:
Gustav Wieds Vej 10C, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in anaerobic microbial sciences, microbial electrochemistry, or related bioengineering disciplines.
- Expertise in anaerobic metabolism, electromicrobiology, and electrochemical reactor design and operation is preferred.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will conduct research on:
- Microbial fitness, physiology, and metabolism in advanced microbial electrosynthesis reactors.
- Performance analysis of diverse methanogenic and acetogenic microorganisms.
The postdoc will collaborate with Drs. Alfred Spormann and Lars Angenent to develop and test upscaled microbial electrosynthesis reactors utilizing advanced electrochemistry and reactor design strategies.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application, including a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, list of publications, statement of future research plans, teaching portfolio, and any verified information on previous teaching experience. Applications must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system.
Last Date to Apply:
30th September 2025 at 23:59 CEST
For further information, contact:
- Alfred Spormann: aspormann@au.dk
- Nat-Tech HR: nat-tech.HR.team1@au.dk
