PhD in Biogas Process Optimization & Microbiology

SLU; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SLU in Uppsala is seeking two PhD students to work on biogas production, focusing on both process optimisation and microbiology. Candidates should have a Master's degree in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, or a related discipline. Excellent English skills are a must, and strong motivation for renewable energy and biotechnology is required.

The PhD projects involve operating laboratory-scale biogas processes and analyzing microbial communities. The successful candidates will join the Microbial Biotechnology research group under Professor Anna Schnürer.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong commitment to advancing renewable energy systems.
• Ability to read and critically evaluate scientific literature in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate and evaluate different laboratory-scale biogas processes.
• Study biogas production and biofertiliser quality using chemical analyses.
• Analyze microbial communities in biogas processes.

Skills

Biogas processes

Modelling and/or programming

Statistics

Swedish language skills

Education

Master's degree in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, or related field

Job description

SLU in Uppsala is seeking two PhD students to work on biogas production, focusing on both process optimisation and microbiology. Candidates should have a Master's degree in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, or a related discipline. Excellent English skills are a must, and strong motivation for renewable energy and biotechnology is required.

The PhD projects involve operating laboratory-scale biogas processes and analyzing microbial communities. The successful candidates will join the Microbial Biotechnology research group under Professor Anna Schnürer.