Research Associate, Sustainable Food Production Separation

European Membrane Society; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bath in the United Kingdom invites applications for a Research Associate to join the EPSRC Sustainable Manufacturing Hub CARMA, a multidisciplinary effort to transform food production toward an environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable model.

The role focuses on developing downstream separation methods for cultured meat and precision fermentation, integrating product and waste streams with bioreactors, and contributing to published research.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, process engineering or relevant subject area.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong background in separations, membrane science and chemical engineering.
• Expertise in downstream food processing is desirable.
• Awareness of latest developments in the field.
• Potential to publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel downstream separation methods for cultured meat and precision fermentation.
• Integrate product and waste streams with bioreactors used to grow cells and yeasts.
• Support CARMA researchers in developing targets and experiments.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Membrane science

Downstream processing

Education

PhD in chemical engineering or related field

Job description

The University of Bath in the United Kingdom invites applications for a Research Associate to join the EPSRC Sustainable Manufacturing Hub CARMA, a multidisciplinary effort to transform food production toward an environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable model.

The role focuses on developing downstream separation methods for cultured meat and precision fermentation, integrating product and waste streams with bioreactors, and contributing to published research.