Offre d’Emploi : Project Manager pour The Casein Mission
Présentation du Poste
Titre du poste : Project Manager for The Casein Mission – DTU National Food Institute
Entreprise : Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU)
Localisation : Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden
Date de début : 1er septembre 2025 (ou selon accord mutuel)
Date limite de candidature : 25 juillet 2025
Le Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) recherche un project manager motivé pour conduire le projet « The Casein Mission », centré sur la production durable d’ingrédients laitiers sans vache, en réponse à l’augmentation significative prévue de la population mondiale et à la crise climatique.
Contexte du Projet
D’ici 2045, la demande mondiale en protéines pourrait doubler, nécessitant des solutions novatrices pour assurer une production alimentaire durable. Le projet a pour objectif de développer des protéines laitières authentiques à l’aide de la fermentation de précision, garantissant la même fonctionnalité et valeur nutritionnelle que celles des protéines de lait naturel. Ce projet, d’une durée de 4,5 ans, bénéficie d’un soutien financier de la *Novo Nordisk Foundation* et implique une collaboration internationale avec diverses institutions.
Responsabilités Principales
Le ou la candidate retenue sera chargé(e) de la gestion globale du projet, ce qui inclut :
- Coordonner les tâches administratives et logistiques
- Organiser des réunions, des ateliers, et des visites d’échange
- Surveiller la progression et les risques, tout en rendant compte aux partenaires
- Rédiger des rapports et communiquer les avancées aux parties prenantes
- Assurer le respect du calendrier prévu
- Agir en tant que lien entre les instituts partenaires et la fondation de soutien
Il est également attendu que le candidat contribue à des activités de recherche lorsque le temps le permettra.
Compétences et Attentes
Pour ce poste, le DTU recherche un profil bien organisé, capable de gérer des tâches complexes, avec :
- Expérience en gestion de projet, y compris dans l’organisation de réunions et de déplacements
- Une certification en gestion de projet est souhaitée
- Compétences solides en rapport oral et écrit
- Côneissances dans les domaines des sciences naturelles
- Capacité à travailler de manière autonome
- Esprit collaboratif, ouverture à un travail en équipe internationale
- Maîtrise de l’anglais (niveau C1, à l’oral comme à l’écrit)
Environnement de Travail
Le candidat intégré au *Research Group for Microbial Biotechnology and Biorefining* fera partie d’un environnement de recherche à la pointe de la technologie, axé sur une production alimentaire durable. DTU met un point d’honneur à favoriser le développement des compétences et offre une flexibilité appréciable au sein des équipes.
Conditions de Travail
Le poste est basé sur un contrat à durée déterminée, prenant fin à l’achèvement du projet, prévu pour le 31 décembre 2029. Le salaire est conforme à la convention collective en vigueur.
Procédure de Candidature
Les candidats intéressés sont invités à soumettre leur candidature en ligne avant le 25 juillet 2025. Pour toute question relative au poste, le professeur Peter Ruhdal Jensen peut être contacté. Les candidatures reçues après la date limite ne seront pas prises en compte.
Le DTU encourage les candidatures de toutes les personnes, indépendamment de l’âge, du genre, de la situation de handicap, de la race, de la religion ou de l’origine ethnique. Des vérifications de sécurité et de contrôle des exportations peuvent être effectuées sur les candidats qualifiés.
Conclusion
Ce poste représente une opportunité passionnante pour les professionnels de la gestion de projet désireux de contribuer à l’avenir durable de la production alimentaire mondiale. Peut-être êtes-vous la personne qu’il nous faut ? [Postulez dès maintenant !](https://jobviewtrack.com/da-dk/job-134a417d5f0b050b4400002e090f0f0000527625081d4b4c585f0d2200014376660c07054e37174f1e0d0a07285f55480d22000143766d02060009021721465f5940121c/fa4657c72299a8d12d436a57f15e510a.html?affid=473f0b388933e32bd5dbfbb2d8f8a3bb)
📅 Date de publication de l’offre : Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:34:53 GMT
🏢 Entreprise : Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
📍 Lieu : Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden
💼 Intitulé du poste : Project Manager for The Casein Mission – DTU National Food Institute
💶 Rémunération proposée :
📝 Description du poste : Do you want to make a difference for future sustainable food production by contributing to an international project on developing “cow-free” milk ingredients? Within the next 25 years the world’s population will need up to twice the amount of protein compared to today. Topped by the climate crisis, we need to find new solutions for producing food, and that’s where you enter the scene. Together with a team of international top scientists you will contribute to developing the genuine milk proteins produced without the cow and carrying the right decorations. We aim to obtain the same functionality and nutritional value as natural milk proteins but produced by precision fermentation and thus in a more sustainable manner.The DTU National Food Institute is looking for an ambitious project manager, preferably with a background in natural science, e.g., microbiology, molecular biology, or fermentation processes, to manage activities within ‘The Casein Mission’. The project runs for 4.5 years from July 2025 and is part of a larger initiative supported by a grant from the Novo Nordisk foundation with focus on precision fermentation and engineering of cell factories to produce milk proteins with the right post translational modifications. The DTU National Food Institute coordinates this project with partners from DTU, AU and two international partners based in other European countries.The job
A vital part of the job is managing the project and keeping track of deliverables and milestones Specifically, the responsibilities will include organizing activities, travel, and meetings, and supporting the partner teams and stakeholders. You will also be responsible for monitoring progress and risks, and for reporting progress, including financial status, to partners, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and other stakeholders.The financial tasks will be supported by DTUs financial department.Primary areas of responsibility:
- Coordinate administrative and logistics tasks
- Organize meetings, workshops, training courses, and exchange visits
- Manage project quality, including writing reports
- Communicate with stakeholders, e.g. through newsletters and presentations
- Keep track of deliverables and milestones, including dissemination of results and other project output
- Ensure adherence to the planned timeframe / schedule
- Act as the liaison between the partner institutes, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and other stakeholders
- Be part of management of the personnel involved in the project
- Engage with the financial management of the project
When time allows, you may support research activities through coordination, collaboration, or practical input.Our expectations of you
You are well-organized, excellent at maintaining an overview of ongoing tasks, and approach them systematically. You thrive on transforming exciting challenges into innovative solutions, and you are driven by curiosity and an openness to exploring new paths when necessary. Additionally, you are accustomed to working in an international environment. What we are looking for:
- Experience with project management, including organising meetings and travel
- A project management certification
- Strong skills in both oral and written reporting
- Knowledge within the area of natural science
- The ability to work independently and plan complex tasks
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to engage in a large, international, and cross-disciplinary team
- Fluency in English (C1 level), both spoken and written
- Excellent communication skills.
Your new team and what we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with a focus on research, teaching, innovation, and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer great flexibility in the position. In technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.
You will join the Research Group for Microbial Biotechnology and Biorefining, where we conduct research that contributes to develop a future sustainable food production.The research focuses on the production of food and feed ingredients based on biorefining and microbial fermentation, and valorizing side-streams from food industries and agriculture. We work in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for experimental research within molecular biology, strain engineering, high throughput screening and fermentation at different scales. We are part of the Danish National Food Institute where we conduct research at the forefront of healthy, safe and sustainable food.Read more about the institute at and about the research group at .Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).The position is a full-time position. Starting date is 1 September 2025 (or according to mutual agreement).The position is temporary, as it is a project-based employment under The Casein Mission project, and the employment will end upon completion of the project. The estimated end date is 31-12-2029. The final end date will depend on the project’s duration and will be determined on an ongoing basis as the project progresses.The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 25 July 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates along with documentation for management training and experienceIf you would like additional information about the position, please contact Professor Peter Ruhdal Jensen at +45 2085 5601 or .Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.DTU National Food Institute
DTU National Food Institute conducts research into and disseminates – through advice, innovation and teaching – sustainable and value-creating solutions in the area of food and health for the benefit of society. The vision is to make a difference by generating future prosperity through research into food and health. The institute works to prevent disease and promote health, develop new and better food products for a growing population and create sustainable technological solutions, including biosolutions. The institute’s tasks are carried out in interdisciplinary collaboration within e.g. nutrition, chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, epidemiology, modelling, and technology. This is achieved through a strong academic environment of international top class with correspondingly skilled researchers and employees. The Institute employs approximately 350 staff members.Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
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