Postdoctoral Fellowship (26) at Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Denmark

Migraine affects more than 15% of the global population and remains inadequately treated despite advances in biologics and receptor-targeting therapies. Emerging computational approaches are transforming how next-generation biologics are discovered and engineered.

We are launching an ambitious research program centered on AI-driven generative protein design to develop GPCR-targeting recombinant minibinders for migraine-associated receptors. The project aims to advance deep learning–based molecular generation and structure-guided design for therapeutic innovation.

We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with a strong computer science background and demonstrated expertise in deep learning and generative model development to lead the AI component of this initiative.

If you are keen on research in marine geodesy and sea level science at the highest international level and interested in contributing to establishing adequate geodetic knowledge to assist the green transition, such a position is right here in front of you. The Department of Geodesy and Earth Observation at DTU Space at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a Postdoc researcher in marine geodesy. We offer a multidisciplinary, international, and friendly atmosphere that encourages creativity, diversity, empathy, and teamwork. You will have a great opportunity to build strong networks with internationally known researchers at DTU and other universities as well. 

Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competencies within sea level and marine geodetic research, focusing on the Arctic Ocean and contributing to the ESA ARCFRESH project. In this project, the focus is on determining freshwater fluxes in and out of the Arctic Ocean in order to close the freshwater budget. It is essential to comprehend the various components of sea level change in order to enhance our capacity to predict and adapt to future sea level changes. It is expected that research activities will include (but not be limited to) understanding dynamic sea level changes, modeling vertical land movements, and quantifying gravitational changes caused by present and future changes in land mass. 

Are you a skilled and field-ready researcher with a passion for marine monitoring using many different methods and techniques ranging from diver observations to integrating remote sensing and autonomous systems into geospatial analysis? Do you thrive in interdisciplinary environments and enjoy combining data-driven research with hands-on fieldwork — whether on boats, underwater, or along the coast? DTU Aqua, Section for Coastal Ecology, invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral position focused on developing and applying monitoring workflows and geospatial tools to support coastal monitoring, aquaculture research and restoration assessment in Danish waters. The position is based at DTU Aqua Lyngby, with regular and extended fieldwork at our research facilities in Nykøbing Mors. High mobility and flexibility in relation to working location is essential.

At DTU Energy we are looking for a postdoc to work on modeling and designing a novel type of heat exchanger equipped with thermoelectric generators, to recover and convert waste heat from the green transition to useful electricity. We specifically target waste heat from electrolysis and partner with several industrial partners who will use novel thermoelectric generators to bring this exciting technology to market.

Thermoelectric elements are devices that are able to partially convert a heat flow into an electrical current using the Seebeck effect. These so-called thermoelectric generators (TEGs) have no moving parts and are thus ideal for converting e.g. waste heat into electricity. In this project, we are specifically focusing on waste heat generated by electrolysis, which is central to Denmark’s green energy strategy, enabling conversion of renewable energy – mainly from offshore wind – into green hydrogen for hard-to-electrify sectors. However, up to 40% of the input electricity in electrolysis is lost as waste heat limiting efficiency. In this project we will research a novel cost-effective solution to this problem by integrating innovative, non-Tellurium(Te) thermoelectric generators into heat exchangers to convert waste heat from electrolysis into electricity.

Involved in the project, which is funded by Innovation Fund Denmark, are key academics with expertise on electrolysis (SDU) as well as Danish manufacturers of both heat exchangers (Danfoss) and thermoelectric generators (TEGnology). The goal of the project is to realize an actual prototype heat exchanger that can be tested along an electrolysis system. Within this consortium, the main role of DTU will be on researching how to design an ideal TEG for the heat exchanger system, collaborating closely with the other partners on thermoelectric material properties and design constraints. A key part of the position is a close collaboration with Danfoss on combining TEGs with heat exchanger design. We will approach the design questions using a computational approach to simulate the performance of thermoelectric generators, and subsequently use the model to dimension and design the thermoelectric elements for the heat exchanger.

The Postdoc positions address four exciting topics. For all positions, you will collaborate closely with a group of PhD students, postdocs and international leading scientists, all working at the technological edge of modern electron microscopy for advancing catalysis science. The four topics are:

(1) Designing Superior Catalytic Sites
You will explore nanoparticle surfaces and electrocatalysis using cutting-edge experimental tools to create catalysts for sustainable chemical reactions. The tasks can include: 

• Preparation of well-defined nanoparticles using e.g. size-selected cluster sources.
• Catalytic testing using ultra-sensitive chip-interfaced electrochemistry–mass spectrometry (EC–MS) and ultra-high-vacuum-compatible thermal catalytic setups.
• 3D atomic-resolution imaging and spectroscopy of nanoparticles using advanced broad- and focused-beam transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques.

(2) Structure–Catalysis Relationships at the Atomic Scale
You will use custom-fabricated nanoreactors and operando electron microscopy to reveal how single nanoparticles drive catalytic processes. The tasks can include:

• Preparation of nanoreactors with single and few nanoparticles for gas-phase catalysis.
• Development and application of ultrasensitive methods to probe gas–surface interactions by means of electron spectroscopy in the electron microscope.
• Operando studies of catalysts using low dose-rate and dose atomic-resolution TEM.
• Linking 3D atomic structure, dynamics, and catalytic function of individual nanoparticles.
• Identifying and stabilizing uniquely active nanoparticles to uncover atomistic mechanisms for sustainable catalysis.

(3) Visualizing Chemical Dynamics in Real Time
You will apply advanced atomic-resolution imaging and image analysis to uncover surface dynamics, reactivity and molecular interactions. The tasks can include:

• Visualization of single nanoparticles during thermal catalysis using time-resolved, atomic-resolution transmission electron microscopy. 
• Development of quantitative image analysis to extract information on atomic  vibrations and displacements from image series.
• Investigate molecular adsorption, surface reconstruction and site-dependent reactivity at the single-atom level
• Understanding of atomic mechanisms and kinetics to stabilize highly active but metastable surface motifs sustainable catalytic processes.

(4) Modeling Atomic Processes on Nanoparticles
You will develop atomistic models and machine-learning potentials to interpret experimental data and predict catalytic performance. The tasks can include:

• Advancing equivariant neural network potentials (ENNPs) to model nanoparticle energy surfaces.
• Building atom-explicit ground-state models of supported and unsupported nanoparticles.
• Modeling catalytic reaction kinetics to identify active sites and reaction barriers, integrating experimental TEM data.
• Comparing adsorbate-induced nanoparticle morphologies with ENNP-based simulated TEM data for coherent interpretation.

We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated researcher for a 2-year postdoctoral position in the field of microbial metabolism and experimental animal models for cardiometabolic diseases (CMD). The Postdoc will be part of the Research group for Gut, Microbes and Health at DTU National Food Institute. We investigate how diet and environmental factors in the gut affect the composition and activities of the gut microbiome, and how this, in turn, affects health. The research is furthermore part of the virtual research center Microbiome Health Initiative (MHI), funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, aiming to establish a potential causal link between the gut microbiome and cardiometabolic diseases (CMD). 

The research project will focus on identifying and characterizing novel biosynthetic pathways for microbially-derived molecules and understanding how microbial molecule production can be modulated for disease prevention and therapeutic benefit. Using a combination of computational approaches and experimental models, the work will investigate how targeted regulation, through diet, of gut microbial functions and microbial metabolites can influence host metabolism. These concepts will be explored and validated across a range of established animal models relevant to metabolic and cardiometabolic diseases. 

Would you like to contribute to cutting-edge research on developing durable solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) technology? DTU Energy is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join our research activities focused on the development and long-term durability of SOEC cells, with particular emphasis on operation under technologically relevant conditions.

Electrolysis and green hydrogen play a central role in Power-to-X schemes to produce green fuels and facilitate the transition to a sustainable energy future. SOECs, which operate at high temperature (typically in the range of 600 to 850 °C), offer the highest efficiency among different electrolysis technologies. Nonetheless, SOEC technology is less mature and requires further improvements in both performance and durability to enable reliable long-term operation.

Due to the intermittency of renewable energy sources, SOEC technology must be capable of dynamic operation under varying electrical input, which is essential for effective system-level integration. In parallel, SOEC cells are inherently sensitive to impurities originating from feed gases, system components, or cell materials, which can interact with electrodes and interfaces and cause irreversible degradation. Understanding and mitigating the impact of dynamic operation and impurity-induced cell degradation is therefore critical for ensuring long-term durability and reliable operation under technologically relevant conditions.

(18) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: 2 Postdoc positions in Advancing Sustainable Yeast-Based Protein Manufacturing – DTU Bioengineering

Deadline : 13 March 2026

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The position is part of a dedicated research project “PRIMORDIAL: Charting Cosmic Dawn from primordial matter to the formation of stars in galaxies” funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF). This position is offered as part of Associate Professor Kasper Heintz’ group to work on observational projects on star and galaxy formation in the early Universe with cutting-edge data from JWST and ALMA. Applicants with interests and experience in any of galaxy formation, Lyman-alpha absorption, ISM/CGM evolution at high redshifts, JWST NIRSpec spectroscopy, ALMA spectral data, and statistical inference are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Are you experienced in WGS data quality control and analysis from bacterial isolates? Do you have a strong interest in genomics and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? The Research Group for Global Capacity Building (GloCaB) is looking for a dedicated bioinformatician to join our team. 

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most pressing global health challenges, driving a silent pandemic that affects both human and animal health. Our group plays a key role as an EU, WHO, and FAO reference laboratory for antimicrobial resistance. We provide scientific advisory services, as well as applied and implementation research, to National Reference Laboratories, international organizations, and supranational institutions such as the European Commission and the European Food Safety Authority. Our work focuses on strengthening global capacity for phenotypic and genomic surveillance of antimicrobial resistance, including the development of proficiency tests, external quality assurance, and laboratory training programs.

We are seeking a highly motivated experimentalist to develop and implement innovative strategies for protein expression and screening, supporting the integration of artificial intelligence in enzyme design. In a project funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF), you will work in a team with a computationally skilled postdoc to investigate the influence of enzyme loop properties on glycoside hydrolase (GH) performance in transglycosylation.