Biotech Research Grant: Grape Pomace to Lactic Acid

University of Aveiro; Portugal; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Aveiro, through CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) position in Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering. The 12-month grant starts January 2027, with possible renewal, and a monthly maintenance allowance of €1,359.64.

Applicants must be enrolled in a doctorate, or hold Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology, with strong experimental bioreactor experience under sterile conditions.

Qualifications

• Students enrolled in a doctoral program.
• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology.
• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree average above 15; experimental bioreactors experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine optimal conditions for converting grape pomace to lactic acid.
• Study filtration membranes for lactic acid separation.
• Collaborate with the supervision team and prepare reports.

Education

Doctoral student

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Biotechnology

Job description

University of Aveiro, through CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) position in Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering. The 12-month grant starts January 2027, with possible renewal, and a monthly maintenance allowance of €1,359.64.

Applicants must be enrolled in a doctorate, or hold Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology, with strong experimental bioreactor experience under sterile conditions.