Researcher in training to work on Production of carboxylates as carbon source for oleaginous fermentation
The IMDEA Energy Institute is a Maria de Maeztu Center of Excellence with the mission of developing world-class R&D in the field of clean and renewable energy technologies. The Institute aims at contributing to the establishment of a sustainable energy system with a high degree of decarbonisation, economically competitive and securing energy supply (www.energy.imdea.org).
IMDEA Energy is opening a researcher in training position for the Biotechnological Processes Unit on Production of carboxylates as carbon source for oleaginous fermentation, with the following characteristics:
Your Tasks:
- Anaerobic fermentation of organic wastes for carboxylates production.
- Analysis of the anaerobic microbiota developed in the fermenters.
- Implementation of process control strategies such as pH regulation, microbial enrichment or
manipulation of reactor operational conditions.
- Optimization of oleaginous fermentation conditions: lab scale and bioreactor.
- Critical analysis and dissemination of the results and writing of reports.
Your Qualification, Experience and skills:
- Holding an official B.Sc. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or equivalent. Having this official BSc degree in possession for less than 4 years.
- Holding or being currently studying an official Master Degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent is highly recommended.
- Experience in anaerobic fermentation processes will be valued.
- Experience in microbiology is required.
- Hand-on expertise working with yeasts cultures will be highly appreciated.
- Expertise in analytical methods (mainly HPLC) will be valued.
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
Location: Mostoles, Madrid, Spain.
Remuneration: 13.300.00 € annual gross salary.
Duration: One-year appointment. Expected starting date: 01/04/2021
Reference: 21.07 BT1 PRE
Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae, covering letter and student records (BSc and MSc) with the obtained average marks (as well as recommendation letters, if any) not later than the 5th of March to the following address:
APPLY VIA EMAIL: https://www.energia.imdea.org/sites/default/files/pdf/Ofertas%20empleo/21.07%20BT1%20PRE%20Researcher%20in%20Training_UBT_OLEOFERM.pdf
email: elia.tomas@imdea.org
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