Postdoctoral researcher LUCRA & Manurefinery – Biotechnologie

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Postdoctoral researcher LUCRA & Manurefinery – Biotechnologie

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Offer Description→ Apply before 29/08/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
→ Department: BW25 – Biotechnologie
→ Occupancy rate:100%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 24 months
→ Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→ Required diploma:PhDABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITYGhent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programs grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.YOUR TASKSWe are looking for a postdoctoral researcher interested in bioproduction, with a focus on extraction and purification, to participate in EU Horizon projects LUCRA and Manurefinery. The latter is a recently awarded project, with 22 partners from 10 different countries, aiming to demonstrate on several farms in Europe novel technologies that recover resources such as organics, nutrients and energy. Ghent University will develop a pilot system in which we convert biomass to caproic acid, an interesting building block molecule as well as a feed additive. We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to guide and implement, together with other project staff, the system development at laboratory scale. The postdoctoral researcher will also work with contractors to design the pilot system and supervise its construction and on-site installation, including training for operators. The laboratory scale development will aim not only at pilot design, but also delve into scientific questions that are still outstanding. The postdoctoral researcher will also participate in a second EU project, LUCRA (( ), in which similar approaches are followed but in a context of production of plastics from agricultural side streams.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in the field of environmental, mechanical or chemical engineering, or fields related to this.
• You are a hands-on person, setting up laboratory reactor systems as well as designing large scale systems.
• You are fluent in English, and are experienced in writing scientific publications and reports
• You can work independently and supervise junior research staff as well as technical support staff
• You are willing to travel during the employment period, to project meetings as well as on site to provide technology transfer to operators.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for a period of 24 months.
• Your contract will start on 1/10/2024 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).

. * Important information: this appointment can also occur as a bursary, in case the candidate meets the criteria for this type of employment.

• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers.

(in Dutch).INTERESTED?Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”: optionally a reference letter or other material can be added.

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.MORE INFORMATIONFor more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Korneel Rabaey ( ). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the or contact us via or +32 9 264 34 36Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Technology Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Technology Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Ghent University Country Belgium City Ghent Postal Code 9000 Street Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33Contact CityGhent WebsitePostal Code9000STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Gand, Flandre-Orientale

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Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:15:15 GMT

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