Postdoctoral Researcher — Microbial Bioprocessing

Karlstad University; Gent; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lab-scale bioreactors

English proficiency

International collaboration

Industry collaboration

Education

PhD in bio-engineering/biotechnology

Job description

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.