SDU Biotechnology (BIOTECH) at University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for one position as assistant professor in Biochemical Engineering. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to engage in research falling within or in synergy with the following areas at BIOTECH related to (Bio)processes:

• Biorefinery and biofuels process development
• Integration of renewable power with biofuels and biochemical production—Power-to-X
• Fermentation technology and anaerobic digestion
• Process simulation and techno-economic assessment
• Analytical chemistry

Experience in the above area is therefore highly valued for this position. The successful candidate is expected to initiate and obtain funding for competitive research activities. Commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level is also expected. The position thus holds a high level of responsibility, but also comes with influence and opportunity to develop and deliver research and education to the highest international level.

BIOTECH is part of the Department of Green Technology (IGT) at the Faculty of Engineering at SDU.

The position is available from October 2021, for a 3-year period.

Qualifications
The candidate must have a PhD or equivalent in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline relevant to this position. In addition, some years of experience as postdoc is expected.

The candidate should have experience within:

• Research in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (see above for details)
• Teaching in Biochemical engineering, biotechnology or related areas.
• Collaborating with companies/industry, and/or public sector

An international collaboration experience, an interdisciplinary mind-set, and experience in innovation, are also important.

Contact information
For further information regarding the position please contact head of BIOTECH section Eva Arnspang Christensen, phone +45 6550 4682, e-mail: [email protected]. or head of department, Jens Ejbye Schmidt, phone: +45 6550 7364, e-mail: [email protected].

If you experience technical problems you must contact [email protected].

Conditions of employment
Employment as an assistant professor requires scientific qualifications at PhD level and is a 3-year temporary position. The employment will cease without further notice at the end of the period.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.

Application procedure
The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying.

The application must be in English and must include:

• Cover letter
• Research background and a draft plan for scientific research ambitions and objectives
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Certificates/Diplomas (MSc and PhD)
• Information on previous teaching and supervision experience. Please attach as Teaching Portfolio
• List of publications indicating the publications attached
• Examples of the most relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication
• Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.

The application deadline is 1 September 2021.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

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