Postdoctoral Researcher in (Bio)Process Engineering: The Department of Microbial Biotechnology at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the BISON project. This project, funded through the Sächsische Aufbaubank / EU Just Transition Fund, aims to develop electrochemical cell technology for anodic mediator recycling and electrosynthesis.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: (Bio)Process Engineering, (Bio)Electrochemistry, Bioreactor Engineering, Electrochemical Process Engineering
Location: Leipzig
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in (bio)process engineering, (bio)electrochemistry, bioreactor engineering, electrochemical process engineering or similar fields
- Experience with electrochemical or bioelectrochemical reactors, bioreactor design, control engineering
- Demonstrated ability to publish and work under tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Friendly, flexible, self-motivated, and proactive personality with attention to detail
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing, constructing, and benchmarking a tailored electrochemical cell combining anodic mediator recycling and electrosynthesis
- Comprehensive screening of electrode materials and redox mediators provided by project partners
- Design, build, and test electrochemical cell components using rapid prototyping (3D printing)
- Developing scaling and numbering-up strategies for system level studies
- Planning, building, and operating a demonstration plant in collaboration with other team members
- Contributing to high-quality scientific outputs in the form of journal publications, presentations, and technology transfer
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application via the online portal with a cover letter, CV (without photo, age, or marital status), and relevant attachments. For any inquiries about the job, Dr. Benjamin Korth can be contacted at benjamin.korth[at]ufz.de or +49 341 6025 2173.
Last Date for Apply: 31.07.2024
