PhD Scholarship: Bioprocess Technology at NMBU 1219 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 within Bioprocess Technology.

About the position:

• The position is part of Bio4Fuels, a national center of excellence focusing on research on biofuels and value-added products from lignocellulosic biomass.
• Bio4Fuels is funded by the Research Council of Norway’s scheme for Centers for Environmentally-friendly Energy Research (FME).
• Main task includes:

1. Pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass
2. Enzymatic saccharification
3. Combined enzymatic- and fermentation processes
4. Various carbohydrate analyses
5. Cooperation with other research groups in Bio4Fuels
6. Write scientific publications

Qualifications:

• Applicant must have an academically relevant education corresponding to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are at master’s degree level.
• The applicant must have a documented strong academic background from previous studies and be able to document proficiency in both written and oral English.
• Applicant must hold Master’s degree in Biotechnology or similar
• Training and research experience in enzymology
• Experience in biomass processing, preferably lingo-cellulosic materials; knowledge about fermenters and fermentation processes
• Experience with redox enzymes; relevant analytical competence
• Knowledge of a Scandinavian language

Applications:

Apply online and fill in the required personal information and the application letter. Upload complete CV as a pdf file along with an application letter, degree certificates and transcripts of academic records.