Ghent University is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship position in the Department of Biotechnology for research staff. This position is part of the AgriLoop project, which focuses on developing technologies for recovering and bioconversion molecules from agri-food residues. The PhD candidate will engage in cutting-edge research on microbial-based pre-treatment and fermentation technologies.
Summary Table
| Position | PhD Student |
|---|---|
| Department | LA25 – Department of Biotechnology |
| Degree Required | Master in microbiology, biotechnology, bioscience engineering or equivalent |
| Occupancy Rate | 100% |
| Contract Type | Limited duration, up to 4 years |
| Location | Ghent University, Belgium |
| Application Deadline | July 13, 2024 |
Job description
AgriLoop is a Horizon Europe research project that aims to improve the recovery of highly functional native molecules from primary and secondary residues and to tailor bioconversion schemes towards microbial proteins and polyesters, to overcome the limitations related to feedstock complexity, processes eco-efficiency, and end-products performances. This PhD project will contribute to Agriloop by developing novel microbial-based pre-treatment and fermentation technologies for producing short- and medium-chain carboxylic acids from agri-food residues.
Type of employment
- PhD candidate researcher: Full-time, fixed-term appointment for initially 1 year, yearly renewable after positive evaluation up to 4 years. The intended starting date is 1st of January 2025 (or earlier if possible).
- A competitive salary including benefits is offered, and salary levels account for years of professional experience.
- Ghent University is an equal opportunity employer.
Eligibility
- A Graduate degree in microbial science, biotechnology, bioscience designing, or the same, finished before the beginning date of the position.
- Excellent grades in relevant subjects.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in bioprocess engineering, anaerobic microbial cultivation, and various analytical techniques.
- Strong experimental design and data analysis skills.
- Excellent communication skills in English (C1 level).
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and international team.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter: Include position reference, contact address, and telephone number. Highlight your suitability for the role.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae: Typewritten business history, instructive capabilities, research interests, distributions, and contact subtleties of three refs.
How to apply
Applications must be sent through email to cmet.recruitment@UGent.be as PDF or word documents, with in the subject line mentioning “Agriloop_PhD”. The last shutting date is July 13, 2024 (23h59 CET), however; applications will be routinely looked into preceding the cutoff time, consequently, early application is suggested
For more information regarding this position, please contact CMET recruitment at cmet.recruitment@UGent.be.
