PhD scholarship in Biogas to Protein Conversion using Microalgae-Bacteria Consortia - DTU Chemical Engineering

Job description

If you are establishing your career as a scientist and are motivated to work at the interface of microbiology, biotechnology, and sustainable process development, this PhD position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovation‑driven research with real‑world impact. At DTU Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, you will be part of a dynamic research environment addressing key challenges in sustainable bio‑based technologies. The PhD position is embedded in multi-partners collaborative project at BioCon Center at DTU department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, with focus on sustainable bioconversion platforms for the transformation of biogas-derived carbon into amino acid–enriched biomass, through the rational design and optimization of microalgae–bacteria consortia, metabolic pathway regulation, nutrient partitioning, and bioreactor performance. The project aims to bridge fundamental understanding of microbial processes with application‑oriented research, contributing to improved robustness, efficiency, and scalability of bio‑based conversion technologies relevant for the green transition. You will join an innovative, collaborative, international and multidisci...