Algae Biotech Research Associate — Cultivation & Partnerships

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sheffield invites applications for a research-focused role within the Algae biotechnology team in the School of Chemical, Materials & Biological Engineering. You will advance microalgae cultivation and biochemical characterisation, contributing to biomass production for food sector valorisation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with industrial partners and delivering research outputs on a timely basis.

Qualifications

• Educated to PhD level in a relevant field.
• Experience growing different species of microalgae and biochemical characterisation techniques, including protein analyses.
• Ability to assess and organise resources, plan and progress work activities.
• Experience/knowledge of microalgae cultivations and process monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Grow different species of microalgae to produce biomass.
• Characterise biomass using biochemical techniques and protein analyses.
• Liaise with industry partners to deliver biomass for valorisation.
• Plan and progress research activities to achieve project milestones.
• Adapt skills to new circumstances and develop creative problem solving.

Skills

microalgae cultivation

biochemical analysis

protein analysis

research planning

project delivery

creative problem solving

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Chromatography

Biochemical assays

Job description

University of Sheffield invites applications for a research-focused role within the Algae biotechnology team in the School of Chemical, Materials & Biological Engineering. You will advance microalgae cultivation and biochemical characterisation, contributing to biomass production for food sector valorisation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with industrial partners and delivering research outputs on a timely basis.