Postdoc Integrating Spectroscopic Process Analytical Technology for Fermentation Process (Biotechnology)

Location: Delft, Netherlands; relocation to the Netherlands may be required.

Salary: €3,706–€5,760 per month under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

Company

hirify.global is an international university focused on engineering, applied sciences, biotechnology, and technology-driven research and education.

What you will do

• Integrate a commercial spectroscopic sensor with fermentors for real-time cell measurements.
• Conduct laboratory work and collect fermentation data from single-cell microbial suspension cultures.
• Perform signal processing and data analysis to support process understanding.
• Contribute to automated monitoring and control strategies for bioprocesses.
• Collaborate with postdoctoral researchers, PhD candidates, technicians, and consortium partners working with complementary sensing technologies.

Requirements

• Experience in microbial biotechnology, including fermentation technology.
• Experience with biochemical analytical techniques such as HPLC, optical density measurement, or spectroscopy.
• Interest in combining laboratory experimentation with computational data analysis.
• Ability to learn, solve problems, communicate complex research data, and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Availability to relocate to the Netherlands if required.

Nice to have

• Programming or data analysis experience in R, Python, or Matlab.
• Experience across multiple scientific disciplines or a non-linear research career path.

Culture & Benefits

• One-year temporary employment contract with a 36–40-hour working week.
• Funding for two BioTech Delft Advanced Courses, professional development, and participation in a biotechnology-oriented conference.
• Membership of the Dutch Biotechnology Association and opportunities to expand a professional network in the Dutch biotechnology sector.
• ABP pension scheme, flexible working week, and an individual employment package.
• 232 hours of annual leave at a 38-hour working week, with options to buy or sell additional leave.
• Training opportunities, partially paid parental leave, health-insurance discounts, and a vitality programme.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV of up to two A4 pages and a motivation letter of up to 1.5 A4 pages by 31 August 2026.
• First-round online interviews are planned for early September, followed by a second round in late September or early October.
• The latest possible starting date is 1 December.