Postdoc: Microalgae Biorefinery & Lipid Extraction

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Postdoctoral Research Fellow Level 1 to join the Micro-lysis project within the UCD Algae Group. The role focuses on developing a biorefinery platform to extract lipids and proteins from fresh microalgal biomass.

The successful candidate will execute a defined research programme, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to research training, fund proposals, and supervision of graduate students.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biosystems and Food Engineering or related area (cognate).
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals and develop research proposals.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities with proven deadline adherence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a defined postdoctoral research programme under a Principal Investigator.
• Characterise microalgal cell-wall structure and optimise lipid/protein extraction.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed sources and contribute to grant proposals and mentoring.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Research publications

Education

PhD in Biosystems & Food Engineering / Microalgae Biotechnology

Job description

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Postdoctoral Research Fellow Level 1 to join the Micro-lysis project within the UCD Algae Group. The role focuses on developing a biorefinery platform to extract lipids and proteins from fresh microalgal biomass.

The successful candidate will execute a defined research programme, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to research training, fund proposals, and supervision of graduate students.