This 4EU+ Visiting Professorship aims to establish an international research team that focuses on mobile genetic elements (MGEs) associated with the degradation of anthropogenic pollutants. Together with Prof. Orsolya Barabas, the team plans to advance molecular methods for studying MGEs and understanding their role in bacterial degradation of pollutants. To foster knowledge exchange among the partner universities, Prof. Kjærgaard Nielsen will participate in teaching at UNIGE, and the team will plan a future PhD summer school in Copenhagen. The creation of this newly established multidisciplinary 4EU+ research team is expected to enhance the mobility of research members and students and pave the way for joint grant applications.