Research Assistant in in High-Throughput and AI-Based Fungal Biotechnology - DTU Bioengineering

Job description

Do you want to join a project that will generate large amounts of data using high-throughput technologies and AI-tools with the goal of developing fungal-based biosolutions?: Then you should apply for this position as a Research Assistant in the RAPIDFUNG project, funded by Innovation Fund Denmark (Grand Solutions). This multidisciplinary project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research while developing your scientific profile. You will gain in-depth knowledge on fungal physiology and metabolism, as well as experience with advanced technologies. The project is a collaboration between DTU and three Danish start-ups each contributing innovative technologies. It will provide you with a strong insight into how research is translated real-world applications and products. Responsibilities and qualifications The position specifically involves elements in: - Further development and optimization of the DTU Mycology Robotics setup for high-throughput strain onboarding and cultivation of filamentous fungi - Automation and simplification of fungal identification to species level - Development of assays for characterization of fungal physiology and metabolism - Metabol...