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Research Technician

University of Southampton - Civil, Maritime & Environmental Engineering

Location: Southampton
Salary: £34,980 to £42,978
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 10th September 2024
Closes: 16th September 2024
Job Ref: 2850624DA
 

A research technician with expertise  in fermentation and biofilm is sought to work on the development of biofilm for acid fermentation using waste hydrolysate. The post is funded  as part of a PoC project on biomass waste to chemicals with CO2 fixation, aiming for negative carbon emissions in biorefinery. The main focus will be utilising the natural flocculation capability of a specific pure strain to form biofilm for platform acid fermentation, enabling sugar-rich hydrolysate-based fermentation possible for acid production and carbon fixation. The project will involve biofilm assays, fermentation, and inventory establishment for preliminary life cycle assessment. Developing bio-based platform chemicals from waste to replace or complement petroleum-derived chemicals is critical to moving towards a circular economy. The utilisation of CO2 as a co-substrate in this project will further support the transition to net zero.

Essential requirements 

PhD in Bioengineering, (Bio)chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience

Expertise and experience in fermentation using monoculture (using anaerobic or facultative monoculture preferred)

Capability of working under your own initiative while collaborating with the project members

The following knowledge, skills & experience is desirable:

Detailed understanding and knowledge of industrial fermentation 

Detailed understanding and knowledge of biomass hydrolysis  

Practical experience with fermentation in bioreactors

Further Information

The post is a fixed-term contract for 6.5 months from 14 October 2024 to 30 April 2025. 

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, via the above ‘Apply’ button.

Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Dr Yongqiang Liu – Y.Liu@soton.ac.uk 

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