Novonesis PhD Scientist Job Opening, Apply Now
Looking to make a scientific impact in the field of gut microbiota and dairy health? Novonesis is hiring a Scientist in the Dairy Health team to co-develop health-driven dairy ingredients using cutting-edge in vitro models and translational research. Based in Hørsholm, Denmark, this role bridges science and innovation to unlock new health benefits through biosolutions. Be part of a global team shaping the future of human health through dairy-based bioscience.
About Company:
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we’ve gotten so far. And it’s how we’ll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. We’re here to better our world with biology.
Job Posting: Scientist at Novonesis
Job Requisition ID: JR105289
About the Role: Join us to co-develop Dairy Health ingredients and food concepts in a team of passionate scientists. The team will be involved in strategic projects and research initiatives focusing on dairy-based health ingredients and market data.
Dairy Health business unit exists to:
- grow and defend our dairy-based health ingredients market by building and communicating health science of fermentation, probiotics and enzymes in fermented dairy/dairy-alternative;
- unlock new human health and nutritional benefits with focus on Host-Microbe interactions; and
- expand health offerings into shelf stable dairy and dairy alternatives
In this role you’ll make an impact by:
Driving Dairy Health science research (Dairy matrix-Gut microbe-Host interactions)
- Design and deliver project-specific cell-based assays and other host interaction studies as part of invitro translational preclinical research.
- Oversee and plan the ongoing and new in-vivo studies respectively.
- Play crucial role in short- and long-term strategic initiatives with academic partners and key dairy customers.
- Remain updated on human health science and trends to steer strategic fit to Dairy Health projects.
- Supporting the team for administrative tasks such as lab maintenance and project documentation.
Supporting commercial execution
Build health data on existing probiotic dairy products.
Closely align with the needs of ‘Marketing and Business Development’ and ‘Applied R&D Dairy’ team of yoghurts, fermented milk and other dairy products.
Potentially relevant experience:
- MSc with 3+ years of experience (or) preferred for Scientist.
- PhD with focus on Cell Biology or Human Physiology preferably related to Metabolic disorders (Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease) or Mental health (Neurophysiology, Gut:Brain signalling)
Professional skills:
- Running invitro experiments with established and new cell lines.
- Prior experience of designing mice/invivo studies for dose response or mechanism of action with CROs or Universities as Scientist.
- Organoids and Gut-on-a-chip experience would be added advantage.
Personal/behavioral skills:
- Collaborative, flexible, willing to learn new things, pragmatic, organized and self-driven. Overall, an approachable personality as Scientist.
Language requirements and proficiency level:
- English (Working proficiency) with good presentation skills.
Location: Horsholm, Denmark
Application Deadline: 30th May 2025
Contact: Athul Sundaresan, Dairy Health Science Manager, [email protected]
Keywords: Scientist, Novonesis, Dairy Health, Horsholm, Denmark, Cell Biology, Human Physiology, Metabolic disorders, Mental health. Novonesis PhD Scientist Job Opening, Apply Now
