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University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The University of Sheffield’s School of Chemical, Materials & Biological Engineering invites applications for a researcher to advance algae biotechnology. You will join our algae biotechnology research within a large, international context and contribute to generating biomass from microalgae and its biochemical characterisation.

Educated to PhD level, you will have hands-on experience growing different species of microalgae and performing protein analyses, along with the ability to plan and

Qualifications

• PhD level education in a relevant field.
• Experience growing different species of microalgae and biochemical characterisation techniques, including protein analyses.
• Ability to assess resources and plan/progress work activities.
• Experience liaising with industry partners is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct algae biotechnology research and generate biomass.
• Characterise biomass and monitor process parameters.
• Collaborate with industry partners to deliver biomass for valorisation.
• Plan, organise and manage research projects to meet deliverables.
• Adapt skills to new challenges and develop creative solutions.

Skills

Microalgae cultivation

Biochemical characterisation

Protein analyses

Resource planning

Project coordination

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Are you Interested in working for a world top 100 university? We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Chemical, Materials & Biological Engineering for someone with a passion for research looking to use their skills in cultivating microalgae to make an impact in the food sector.

You will join Algae biotechnology research in our large and diverse academic School of Chemical, Materials & Biological Engineering. Your standing and approaches will further strengthen our strong international research profile and our reputation for novel, research-led teaching. You will work in a well-connected team with world-leading reputations in algae biotechnology. You will use your microalgae cultivation and characterisation skills to provide essential support to the algae biotechnology team. As this role requires generation of algal biomass and its characterisation, it provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in microbial/biochemical engineering.

This role offers you the opportunity to liaise with Industry by playing a key part in delivering biomass specific to requirements for subsequent valorisations. With responsibility for conducting research and communicating with industrial partners, you will add substantial benefit to algae biotechnology research at Sheffield. Educated to PhD level, you will have experience of growing different species of microalgae and associated biochemical characterisation techniques, in particular protein analyses. You will have an ability to assess and organise resources, and plan and progress work activities. As you will be responsible for conducting research and enabling project deliverables to be achieved in a timely manner, experience of adapting your own skills to new circumstances and develop creative approaches to problem solving would be an advantage.

As this role involves growing different species of microalgae to produce biomass, you will also need experience/knowledge of microalgae cultivations and process monitoring. If you are passionate about algae biotechnology, then we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

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