Postdoc of Food Microbiology and Fermentation

3 weeks ago

Albany, Australia Københavns Universitet Full time

Postdoc of Food Microbiology and Fermentation

Department of Food Science, Section for Food Microbiology, Gut Health and Fermentation invites applicants for a 30 months’ Post Doc position with focus on detailed characterization and possible applications of Philemon, a filamentous phage infecting the Gram-positive host Propionibacterium freudenreichii. The project is part of the research project “Philemon: Unlocking the potential of filamentous phage targeting a Gram-positive host”, which is financed by the Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF).

Start date is (expected to be) 1 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The postdoc’s duties will include research within phage-host interactions between Philemon and P. freudenreichii, genetic modification of Philemon for development of genetic tools with a final goal of adapting phage display technology to the Philemon-P. freudenreichii pair. The post may include performance of other duties as well as teaching.

The applicant is expected to have solid, documented experience within several of the following areas: Cultivation and genotypic and phenotypic characterization of bacteria and bacteriophages; Experience in whole genome sequencing, genome assembly and bioinformatics analyses for detailed characterization of native and genetically modified microbes; Experience in methods associated with phage-host interaction studies. In addition, experience working with P. freudenreichii or related, high G+C% content bacteria, experience with filamentous phages in general and particularly experience in phage display technologies will be considered an advantage.

Further information on the Department is linked at www.food.ku.dk . Inquiries about the position can be made to Assistant Professor Paulina Deptula deptula@food.ku.dk

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

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below. Please note that applications emailed directly to the contact person named above will not be considered.

Please include

- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- A brief outline (1 page) of potential future research in areas related to the project
- Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 14 December 2025, 23:59 GMT+1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

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