Microalgae Bioprocessing Postdoc for Food Emulsifiers

Diversity Dashboard; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

The University of Sheffield invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on a project assessing the feasibility of producing protein emulsifiers for the food industry, focusing on microalgae cultivation and biomass generation.

Based in the School of Chemical, Materials & Biological Engineering, the role involves experimental design, lab work at multiple scales, data analysis, collaboration with partners, and disseminating results through publications and conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in biological science or bioprocess engineering (essential).
• Experience culturing microalgae and harvesting biomass with biochemical characterisation.
• Experience motivating and communicating with a research team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to report and present to staff at all levels.
• Creative problem solving and long-term planning abilities.
• Ability to assess and organise resources and plan work activities.
• Experience adapting skills to new circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Design, set-up and experimental work to achieve project aims with supervisor guidance.
• Laboratory cultivation of microalgae at different scales and biomass harvesting.
• Work independently and with others to identify research methods and develop new approaches.
• Write and document lab procedures, protocols and study designs.
• Maintain records, analyse data, and prepare reports; participate in collaborations and funder calls.
• Collaborate with other researchers to plan research and share data and samples.

Skills

Experience cultivating microalgae and

Effective communication skills

Team motivation

Problem solving

Resource planning

Adaptability

Education

PhD in biological science or biological/bioprocess engineering

Job description

The University of Sheffield invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on a project assessing the feasibility of producing protein emulsifiers for the food industry, focusing on microalgae cultivation and biomass generation.

Based in the School of Chemical, Materials & Biological Engineering, the role involves experimental design, lab work at multiple scales, data analysis, collaboration with partners, and disseminating results through publications and conferences.