2 PhD and Postdoctoral positions: Seaweed Processing 2130 views

The Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science (KBM) at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has vacant a 3-year PhD position, and a 2-year postdoctoral position in Seaweed Processing.

Requirements:

For the PhD position:

• Master degree in Biotechnology or a related area
• Training and experience in enzymology
• Training and experience in gene cloning and enzyme production
• Training in bioinformatics
• Experience in handling seaweed biomass and/or seaweed carbohydrates
• Experience with applied enzymology
• Analytical competence regarding carbohydrates
• Student/research exchange abroad
• Knowledge of a Scandinavian language

 For the postdoctoral position:

• PhD degree in Biotechnology/Bioprocess technology
• Training and research experience in (applied) enzymology
• Good knowledge of, and preferably practical experience in biomass processing and at least some of the unit operations involved
• Experience with seaweed processing
• General experience with unit operations
• Experience with ultra/nano-filtration
• Applied enzyme work
• Practical skills in handling process equipment
• Experience with biorefining and product development
• Experience with running fermentations in bioreactors

Applications:

Apply online and upload complete CV as a pdf file along with an application letter, degree certificates and transcripts of academic records.