PhD in Microbial Co-Digestion for Biomethane Production

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Job summary

Durham University invites applications for a PhD in microbial co-digestion for biomethane production under the Durham ReNU+ CDT. The project investigates how feedstock mixtures affect methane stability, using anaerobic digestion experiments, microbial genomics and predictive modelling.

Home-fee eligibility and four-year CDT training are required, with stipend funding provided. Applicants should hold a relevant Master’s degree and at least a UK 2:1 Bachelor’s degree, and have strong interest in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required
• UK home fee status required
• Experience with anaerobic digestion experiments is preferred
• Experience with microbial genomics and predictive modelling is advantageous

Skills

Anaerobic digestion

Microbial genomics

Predictive modelling

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree (UK 2:1)

Job description

PhD in Microbial Co-Digestion for Biomethane Production

United Kingdom

2027-02-01 (date only; cutoff time not explicitly verified)

About This Opportunity

Durham University offers phd in microbial co-digestion for biomethane production in Durham. The specific focus is the durham renu+ project, developed with moeve in spain, studies why some mixtures of organic wastes produce stable methane while others destabilise anaerobic digesters.

The Durham ReNU+ project, developed with Moeve in Spain, studies why some mixtures of organic wastes produce stable methane while others destabilise anaerobic digesters. Experiments, microbial genomics and predictive modelling will connect community shifts to feedstock selection and operational resilience. The advertised activities and techniques include anaerobic digestion experiments, microbial genomics, predictive modelling, data analysis.Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Based on the documented research scope, this may particularly suit microbiology, biology or biotechnology applicants with a master's-level qualification and interest in renewable energy.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: Home-fee eligibility is expressly required; project uses campus study and a four-year CDT training programme.Overall Opportunity Assessment: The advertised work connects anaerobic digestion experiments, microbial genomics, predictive modelling, data analysis. Its distinguishing purpose is the Durham ReNU+ project, developed with Moeve in Spain, studies why some mixtures of organic wastes produce stable methane while others destabilise anaerobic digesters. Applicants should assess the documented academic and practical constraints before proceeding.

Level

PhD

Duration

4 years

Organization Type

University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Stipend

Funding Type Stipend

Requirements

Education

Relevant Master’s degree and at least UK 2:1 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Experience

Technical Skills anaerobic digestion experiments microbial genomics predictive modelling data analysis

General Skills

Languages

Home fee status is required for the advertised ReNU+ studentship.