Postdoc Fellow: Microalgae Biorefinery & Omega-3 Research

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 in the School of Biosystems and Food Engineering. The successful candidate will follow a defined research programme on autotrophic omega-3 rich microalgae cultivation from brewery side streams and biorefinery processing.

This research-focused role aims to develop your scholarly output, with training in publishing and proposal development, while mentoring graduate students under a Principal

Qualifications

• PhD in Biosystems and Food Engineering / Microalgae Biotechnology or cognate area.
• Demonstrated record of research activity and publications.
• Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage research projects.
• Experience with growth optimisation of omega-3 lipid-rich microalgae on brewery side streams.
• Experience using high-spec techniques (e.g., flow cytometry, 16s rRNA, metabolic fingerprinting).
• Experience in analysing biochemical composition of microalgal biomass (lipids, pigments).
• Proven mentoring ability of undergraduate or Master students.

Responsibilities

• Execute a defined research programme under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Focus on cultivation of omega-3 rich microalgae on brewery side streams and biorefinery processing.
• Develop publications and assist with grant proposals.
• Mentor graduate students and contribute to research-led teaching.

Skills

Communication skills

Biosystems and Food Engineering

Microalgae Biotechnology

Growth optimisation

Research mentoring

Publications

Education

PhD in Biosystems and Food Engineering/Microalgae Biotechnology or cognate areas

Tools

HPLC

GC

Flow cytometry

16s rRNA analysis

Metabolic fingerprinting

Job description

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 in the School of Biosystems and Food Engineering. The successful candidate will follow a defined research programme on autotrophic omega-3 rich microalgae cultivation from brewery side streams and biorefinery processing.

This research-focused role aims to develop your scholarly output, with training in publishing and proposal development, while mentoring graduate students under a Principal