Bioprocess Scientist: Bacterial Cellulose & Probiotic

UNIVERSIDAD DE GRANADA; España; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

UNIVERSIDAD DE GRANADA is inviting applications for a part-time, permanent research position in the field of microbiology and bioprocessing. The role focuses on the synthesis of bacterial cellulose and probiotic cellulose, with incorporation into PHA polymers and evaluation of antibacterial activity using dynamic techniques.

Additional requirements include English language training and hands-on experience in bioprocesses, probiotic systems, and biosafety practices.

Qualifications

• Synthesis of bacterial cellulose and probiotic cellulose.
• Investigation of antibacterial activity against conventional strains using dynamic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Synthesis of bacterial cellulose and probiotic cellulose.
• Incorporation into PHA polymers.
• Investigate antibacterial activity against conventional strains using XCELL.
• Language qualification (English).
• Bioprocesses and Applied Microbiology: cultivation and fermentation of producer strains, optimisation of culture media and purification/washing processes for cellulose hydrogel.
• Probiotic Systems: handling and maintenance of probiotic bacteria (e.g. Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium), cell immobilisation or incorporation into a functional probiotic matrix.
• Culture and Biosafety: working in a laminar flow cabinet, sterilisation, maintenance of strain collections and microbiological control.

Job description

UNIVERSIDAD DE GRANADA is inviting applications for a part-time, permanent research position in the field of microbiology and bioprocessing. The role focuses on the synthesis of bacterial cellulose and probiotic cellulose, with incorporation into PHA polymers and evaluation of antibacterial activity using dynamic techniques.

Additional requirements include English language training and hands-on experience in bioprocesses, probiotic systems, and biosafety practices.