PhD: Microbial Co-Digestion for Renewable Biomethane

Laplace Expert Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

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

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