IFF-DTU Collaboration: Pioneering the Future of Biotechnology.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), a global leader in scent, taste, nutrition & bioscience and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have initiated a strategic partnership and created a joint research program with PhD students and postdocs together with researchers at DTU Bioengineering, DTU Biosustain and IFF.
Research Outline: Advanced Industrial Enzyme Technology for more sustainable fragrances
The research focus of the collaboration is advanced industrial enzyme technology. Our goal is to deliver lower impact processes and innovative products built on circular attributes, reducing our dependence on volatile supply chains. The research program will create new fundamental knowledge on the production, action, kinetics, and robustness of specific enzymes, providing new sustainable bio-based processes for an expanded, sustainable fragrance product portfolio based on new scientific insights.
Join an international multi-disciplinary program.
Building on the mutual synergies between DTU and IFF, you will work in an international multi-disciplinary program involving scientific areas of enzyme technology, chemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, analytical chemistry and chemical engineering. The program supports not only strong research, but also education at DTU of future global industrial biotech leaders, offering courses in sustainability management, entrepreneurship, technology change, and economics.
A Unique Opportunity for PhD Students
This is a unique opportunity to be part of an international multidisciplinary program funded by IFF. As an industrial PhD you will be employed by IFF. The positions will be located at the IFF Brabrand site in Denmark, with most of the work conducted at the DTU campus in Lyngby, Denmark. The candidate will be joining the DTU PhD school and supervised by dedicated researchers at either DTU Biosustain or DTU Bioengineering.
If you are seeking to establish your career as a top-notch scientist whose results can help build a more sustainable future, this PhD provides a great opportunity for fulfilling this ambition.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
The positions involve research work including enzyme discovery and engineering, detailed characterization of enzyme function, development of new analytical methods, and implementation of fermentation processes. We expect candidates to have a strong background in biotechnology, with both theoretical and hands-on experience in advanced enzyme technology, and a strong interest in bioinformatics, enzyme engineering and expression, screening assays, biocatalysis and process development.
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.
You must also have demonstrated ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing in English, thrive in an international, extremely collaborative, and multidisciplinary environment.
Join Our Multidisciplinary Team
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with scientists of multiple disciplines - chemists, biochemists, microbiologists, molecular biologists, computational biologists and fermentation engineers from both IFF and DTU. The successful candidate should be adaptive, self-motivated, passionate about science, and thrive within an international team environment.
DTU PhD Program Enrollment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the respective PhD programs at DTU Biosustain or DTU Bioengineering. For information about the DTU enrollment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study program, please see DTU’s rules for the PhD education.
Candidature Assessment
The hiring committee consists of representatives from IFF and DTU and the first round of interviews will be held last week of January 2025. You may apply prior to obtaining your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it.
We offer
@ DTU: A leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation, and scientific advice. DTU offers a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. DTU strives for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. DTU Biosustain and DTU Bioengineering develop innovative solutions for the sustainable production of biochemicals using fermentation processes based on microbial hosts and enzymatic processes.
@ IFF: Attractive compensation and benefits, the possibility to join a dynamic and engaging team, the opportunity to develop an exciting career in Industrial Biotechnology, innovative technology, and involvement in international, multidisciplinary projects. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. To learn more visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion.
Please submit your CV and application in English as soon as possible. For more information about the role, you’re welcome to contact Celia Payen at celia.e.payen@iff.com.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
