Pilot-Scale Membrane Scientist – Biosurfactants

Universidade de Vigo; España; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidade de Vigo invites applications for a temporary, full-time research position in chemical engineering. The project focuses on optimizing electrodialysis to recover extracellular biosurfactants from corn washwater and on monitoring their properties.

Experience with membrane technology at pilot scale is valued; the candidate will compare diffusion dialysis and electrodialysis at pilot scale and contribute to techno-economic assessments.

Qualifications

• Academic background with strong academic record and advanced English skills.
• Experience in membrane technology at pilot scale will be evaluated.
• Experience in extraction, production, characterization, and application of biosurfactant extracts related to the project.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the electrodialysis process on a pilot scale for recovery of extracellular biosurfactants.
• Characterize the physicochemical and functional properties of biosurfactant extracts obtained through electromembrane processes.
• Evaluate industrial applicability of biosurfactant extracts in cosmetics and agrochemical industries.
• Compare the performance of biosurfactant extracts obtained through electrodialysis and diffusion dialysis at pilot scale in terms of recovery yield, purity, functionality, and techno-economic aspects.

Skills

Advanced English

Education

Academic background in chemical engineering

Job description

Universidade de Vigo invites applications for a temporary, full-time research position in chemical engineering. The project focuses on optimizing electrodialysis to recover extracellular biosurfactants from corn washwater and on monitoring their properties.

Experience with membrane technology at pilot scale is valued; the candidate will compare diffusion dialysis and electrodialysis at pilot scale and contribute to techno-economic assessments.