Research Assistant for valorisation of side stream press cake from green biorefinery for textiles
Conditions
6-month position in the Green Biorefining Technologies research group to optimize valorisation of fiber-rich press cake side stream.
Fixed-term position starting March 1, 2026, or as soon as possible.
Work location is approximately 4 days a week in Aarhus and 1 day a week in Foulum.
Deadline
Short-listing is used; the head of department selects candidates for evaluation based on relevance to requirements.
Applicants will be notified within 6 weeks if their application is sent to an expert assessment committee.
Referees must be contacted before submission to ensure they can provide a letter of reference by the deadline.
Letters of reference received after the deadline will not be considered.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.
Formalities and salary range
The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million.
Tasks
Focus on pulping of press cake and development of textile filaments from refined cellulose-fraction.
Perform experimental work processing press cake and derived polymers into textile filaments.
Prepare, handle, and characterize polymer-based and bio-based materials.
Operate and maintain relevant laboratory and pilot-scale equipment.
Use analytical techniques for thermal, mechanical, rheological, or chemical analysis.
Collect, document, and perform basic data analysis.
Contribute to reporting, presentations, and potential scientific publications.
Support collaboration within the research group and with external partners.
Develop responsibility for planning experimental work and method development over time.
Carry out assigned research tasks independently and in coordination with project leaders.
Ensure structured, reproducible, and well-documented experimental work.
Follow laboratory safety procedures and quality standards.
Requirements
Take responsibility for own tasks and deadlines within agreed project frameworks.
High degree of professional responsibility and reliability (no formal staff responsibility).
Master’s degree (MSc) in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a closely related field.
Application must include CV, degree certificate, publication list, research plans, and teaching portfolio.
Must meet qualification requirements in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Preferred
Basic knowledge of polymer science and polymer processing.
Experience with relevant analytical equipment and laboratory techniques.
Familiarity with experimental research work, preferably in materials or biorefining.
Good IT skills and experience with data handling and documentation.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Experience with textile materials, filament spinning, or bio-based materials is an advantage.
Ability to work independently, systematically, and in a structured manner.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Motivated, curious, and eager to learn new methods and techniques.
Ability to work well independently and as part of an interdisciplinary research team.
Communicate clearly and constructively with colleagues and supervisors.
Contribute positively to a collaborative, respectful, and international research environment.
Other information
Applications must be received no later than 6 February 2026.
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