Postdoctorale onderzoeker INCITE

at  Universiteit Gent

• Solliciteren tot 27-09-2024 23:59 (Brussels time)
• Faculteit Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen
• Vakgroep: BW25 - Biotechnologie
• Tewerkstellingspercentage: 100%
• Aantal posities: 1
• Type tewerkstelling: Contract van onbepaalde tijd
• Duur van de opdracht:
• Geboden barema: PD1 tot PD4 (doctoraatdiploma)
• Diplomavoorwaarde: PhD

BACKGROUND & SKILLS

• PhD in molecular biology or equivalent, with emphasis on enzymology.
• Hands-on experience in handling and cultivation of (extremophilic) microorganisms (especially fungi, but also bacteria, yeasts, and archaea).
• Experience in pre-treatment (mechanical, chemical, physical, thermochemical) and hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass, especially agro-industrial waste.
• Experience with CAZymes in production (heterologous or not), purification, and biochemical characterization.
• Ability to rigorously design experiments and to perform experiments under well-controlled conditions. Experience in experimental design is a plus.
• Ability to work with analytics, such as IC, HPLC & GC, as well as experience with microbial analyses. Experience in analytical techniques such as LC-MS is desirable.
• Strong publication track record.
• Ability to perform in-depth and critical data analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members from different backgrounds and in different research areas.
• Excellent skills for time management and the ability to meet objectives within strictly set deadlines.

You will be mostly employed in the INCITE project, an R&D project funded by the “OSIP - Sustainable Future: Advancing Circular Life Support Systems” of ESA, which aims to develop a novel lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment technology that combines extremophilic enzymes and physico-chemical pretreatments. Your tasks will include: executing the project tasks in the laboratory, preparing periodic reports, managing communications with the funding body and providing support to other ongoing research projects.