Full Professor Position in Biochemistry and Bioengineering
The section SDU Chemical Engineering at the Department of Green Technology, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense invites candidates to apply for a Full Professor position in the fields of Biochemistry and Bioengineering with focus on biochemical processes in agricultural wastes and molecular level solutions to mitigate pollutions and emissions from agriculture. The main responsibilities of the position are research, innovation, and research-based teaching. The position is available from 1st November 2025, or as soon as possible hereafter.
Responsibilities
The candidate will lead the section’s research within biochemistry and bioengineering and is expected to primarily conduct research within proteins, enzymes, and microbial biochemical processes relevant for the research focus areas. The applicant should demonstrate the ability to perform research in an interdisciplinary field involving competences from biochemistry, biology, agricultural science, and chemical engineering.
The successful candidate must contribute with teaching, supervision, and the development of educational activities, and is responsible for obtaining external funding, lead research projects and a research team, and conduct high quality research in 4-5 of the research focus areas:
· Research in the biochemical and microbiological processes in feces and slurry.
· Novel strategies for inhibition of enzyme- and microbial activities in feces and slurry for reduction of ammonia and methane production.
· Innovation, development, application, and demonstration of biochemical solutions for mitigation of pollutions and emissions from agriculture to support the green transition.
· Protein chemistry, enzyme research, and screening of compounds against target proteins and bacteria.
· Upscaling of biochemical processes and methods.
Qualifications and competences
The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or related areas. We are seeking a highly motivated, collaborative candidate, who prior to this position has been employed at a minimum as associate professor with well-documented research and teaching obligations within Biochemistry and/or Bioengineering, including teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, development of new courses, and supervision of bachelor, master, and PhD students. Experience with academic leadership or organizational work is an advantage.
The candidate must have strong experience with different traditional and advanced methods and techniques applied within protein research, biochemistry, and microbiology, and should have strong experience with research team and project management and a strong track record of research and funding within 3-4 of the following research fields:
· Protein chemistry (e.g. protein expression, purification, identification, and characterization).
· Enzyme research (e.g. characterization, inhibition, and modulation of enzymatic activities).
· Agricultural science.
· Environmental technology.
Further information
For further information about the position, please contact Head of Unit Knud Villy Christensen kvc@igt.sdu.dk.
The application deadline is 15th of September 2025 at 11.59 PM.
Application procedure
Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and an application must include:
· Research statement (max 4 pages).
· Motivated application.
· Curriculum Vitae.
· Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (copy of original/official English translation).
· Complete list of publications.
· Publications most relevant to the position.
· Summary and documentation of research and academic experience including experience in teaching. You may attach the last part in the form of a Teaching Portfolio.
· List of projects as PI and acquired third party funding.
· References/reference letters may be included.
· A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.
UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file).
All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.
Assessment and selection process
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.
Read about the Assessment and selection process.
Conditions of employment
Appointment as full professor is permanent. Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for a full professor as described herein. Further information on salary and taxation.
The University of Southern Denmark wishes our staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, are subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position.
About Us
Section SDU Chemical Engineering at the Department of Green Technology deals with research within chemical and biochemical process development & design, valorization of biomass and biowaste, identification & valorization of primary and secondary metabolites, development & recycling of catalysts for power-to-x, technical solutions for mitigation of climate & environmental impact from agriculture and industry. We offer an inspirational international research environment with excellent infrastructure including large scale facilities and strong collaborations with a vast international network.
Section SDU Chemical Engineering is placed at the main campus of University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in the city of Odense, which is the 3rd largest city of Denmark located in the middle of Denmark. SDU and Odense are very international friendly and family friendly. For more information about working at SDU and living in Odense please visit https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu & https://www.visitodense.com/
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