PhD: Seafood Safety—Disinfectant Formulation

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

University of East Anglia seeks motivated candidates to design and optimise a multipurpose antimicrobial disinfectant for seafood processing plants, reducing Listeria and other microbes. You will work with Dr Yan Fen Lee (UEA) and Dr Matthew Gilmour (Quadram Institute) and explore incorporating disinfectant into ice blocks for shipping and storage.

You will train in microbiology, formulation science, antimicrobial resistance and genome sequencing, with opportunities for translation to commercial

Qualifications

• This project requires a 2:1 bachelor’s degree in Biological sciences, microbiology, chemistry, biotechnology, biochemistry or food science.
• Experience in microbiology and formulation science is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise a commercial antimicrobial disinfectant for seafood processing.
• Develop formulations and assess efficacy against Listeria and other microbes.
• Gain experience in translating research to potential commercial applications.

Skills

Microbiology knowledge

Analytical skills

Scientific writing

Communication

Education

2:1 Bachelor's degree in Biological sciences / microbiology / biotechnology / food science

Tools

Genome sequencing

Job description

University of East Anglia seeks motivated candidates to design and optimise a multipurpose antimicrobial disinfectant for seafood processing plants, reducing Listeria and other microbes. You will work with Dr Yan Fen Lee (UEA) and Dr Matthew Gilmour (Quadram Institute) and explore incorporating disinfectant into ice blocks for shipping and storage.

You will train in microbiology, formulation science, antimicrobial resistance and genome sequencing, with opportunities for translation to commercial