Postdoc

Dr. Marina de Leeuw, head of the Cellular Agriculture and Alternative Proteins Lab, is seeking #postdocs! 👩‍🎓 👨‍🎓

At the Cellular Agriculture and Alternative Proteins Lab, we develop computational metabolic models that simulate cellular metabolic processes.

These models help us identify strategies for producing sustainable and healthier food products.

We complement our computational work with experimental tools from microbiology to test and validate our models and engineered microbial cells.

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoc with a background in one or more of the following fields:

• Life Sciences

• Chemistry

• Biotechnology

• Computer Science

• Or related disciplines

Throughout the research, the Postdoc will gain hands-on experience and deepen their understanding in the following areas:

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics: Building and analyzing metabolic models, working with multi-omics data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics).

Programming and Data Analysis: The main programming language will be Python, with possible use of MATLAB, Version control, and GitHub for collaboration.

Microbiology: Optional lab work to test computational predictions in vivo, Exposure to microbial culturing and molecular biology techniques.

This interdisciplinary project offers a unique opportunity to combine computational modeling with experimental microbiology, contributing to the development of sustainable food technologies.

Previous programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R) is an advantage but not mandatory. If you’re passionate about combining computational biology and experimental microbiology to shape the future of food, we invite you to contact the lab and learn more.

Qualified candidates should send their CV to Dr. Marina de Leeuw via Email: [email protected]