Research Scientist, R&D

The company

BioPhero is a biotech start-up in Copenhagen (Denmark) dedicated to making affordable, safe insecticide replacements. Our mission is to lead the global transition towards sustainable agriculture, where safe pheromone-based products become the primary method for plant protection.

BioPhero was founded in 2016 as a spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and has attracted investment from Novo Seeds, Syngenta Ventures, and SDI. The combination of strong market demand for pheromones, an excellent sustainability profile, and the potential of our production technology has earned BioPhero a spot in Labiotech’s list of top-20 biotech companies in EU. Today, BioPhero has successfully established the technology and is now in the process of introducing the first products to the market.

www.biophero.com

Join us as Research Scientist in Protein Expression and Enzymology

You will contribute to developing new and better pheromone products. You will be a part of the Strain Development team that creates yeast strains for pheromone manufacturing.

Qualifications

You hold a PhD degree in Biotechnology or Biology and have several years of industrial research or PostDoc experience. You have strong expertise in recombinant protein expression and enzymology, preferably in yeast systems. It is an advantage if you have experience with membrane protein expression and activity characterization. You have an innovative analytical mindset and think outside the box. You have strong problem-solving skills, you focus on delivering results, and can work with tight deadlines. You are a team player, have a positive attitude, and enjoy working in a dynamic international environment. You have excellent oral and written communication skills.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial company with a start-up culture, dedicated and wonderful colleagues, and great opportunities for professional and personal growth.
• The opportunity to expand your skills as part a world-class scientific biotech team.
• The opportunity to make a significant contribution to the sustainability of the global agriculture.
• To join a company with a clear mission, world-class technical infrastructure, and a culture that emphasizes succeeding together.
• Competitive salary and company pension.
• An important role in the company where your success will contribute to the success of the team.
• Central work location in Copenhagen (Østerbro), close to the Metro line.

Note:

• The position has limited travel activity
• Occasionally research activities may require working outside normal office hours

Applications will be evaluated as we receive them until February 28th, 2021, but please apply early. When the right candidate appears, we will not hesitate to sign a contract, so do not wait till the last moment.

If you would like to use your skills to change global agriculture in a more sustainable direction, and if you believe you can make a difference for BioPhero, then we hope to hear from you! Please send your application below. For more information, contact Head of Strain Development Dr. Carina Holkenbrink at +45 5270 1615.

Kilde: Jobnet.dk