Postdoctoral researcher - Biotechnologie (30169)

Karlstad University; Gent; Sur place; EUR 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ghent University in Belgium seeks a postdoctoral researcher to support laboratory-based development of microbial protein production processes, focusing on optimizing growth conditions and overall sustainability.

The candidate will hold a thesis-based doctorate in bio-engineering or biotechnology, be fluent in English, and be willing to collaborate internationally with industry partners. Applications are online; note the start date and contract duration.

Qualifications

• Thesis-based doctorate in bio-engineering, biotechnology or equivalent specialties.
• Fluent English, essential for international context and reporting in English.
• Ability to work with industry and operate laboratory-scale bioreactors.

Responsabilités

• Assist in laboratory-based development of microbial protein production processes.
• Optimize growth conditions for microbial production.
• Improve overall process sustainability and efficiency.

Connaissances

Lab-scale bioreactors

English proficiency

International collaboration

Industry collaboration

Formation

PhD in bio-engineering/biotechnology

Description du poste

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

TRASlab (Technology for a Resource Agile Society) focuses on sustainable production and treatment processes. In the framework of a new microbial protein production project in collaboration with industrial partners we are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to assist in the laboratory based development of microbial protein production processes, notably focusing on optimizing growth conditions and improving overall process sustainability.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in bio-engineering, biotechnology or equivalent specialties.
• You are interested in microbial biotechnology and research, have the ambition to operate bioreactors at laboratory scale and work closely together with industry.
• You are fluent in English, which is essential in the international context, and can report clearly in English.
• You are willing to work together internationally.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer a contract of definite duration for the period from 3 months, to be extended with another 10 months pending funding decisions.
• Your contract will start on 1/09/2026 at the earliest.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline. We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Application documents

Your application must include the following documents:

• Your CV and a transcript of your academic record (merged into one PDF file).
• Your application letter in PDF format.
• A transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than Dutch, French or German or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Korneel Rabaey ([e-mail]). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

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