Doctoral Student Position: The School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Health at KTH invites applications for a doctoral student position in the field of biotechnology. This project aims to explore source-separated municipal wastewater (blackwater) as a novel approach to wastewater management, focusing on enhancing the recovery of value-added components. The selected candidate will contribute to establishing a biobased production platform, leveraging microbial communities for sustainable production of specific biobased chemicals. The research involves bioprocess design, synthetic culture design, and -omics analysis, providing a dynamic and international research environment.
Summary Table:
| Study Area | Biotechnology |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Description | Biobased production from source-separated municipal wastewater. |
| Eligibility | BSc and MSc degree in process design/environmental science/engineering/chemical engineering/biotechnology. English equivalent to English B/6. |
| Required Documents | CV, application letter, copies of diplomas and grades, representative publications or technical reports. |
| How to Apply | Submit applications through KTH’s recruitment system. |
| Last Date | Application deadline is midnight, CET/CEST, on the last closing date. |
Study Area: Biotechnology
Scholarship Description:
Doctoral Student Position in “From Blackwater to Platform Chemicals”
The PhD project focuses on creating a biobased production platform using microbial communities to produce specific chemicals from source-separated municipal wastewater. The research involves bioprocess design, synthetic culture design, and -omics analysis.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a BSc and MSc degree in process design/environmental science/engineering/chemical engineering/biotechnology. Proficiency in English equivalent to English B/6 is mandatory.
Required Documents: Applicants should submit a CV, an application letter outlining academic interests and goals, copies of diplomas and grades, and representative publications or technical reports.
How to Apply: Apply for the position and admission through KTH’s recruitment system. Ensure that the application is complete following the instructions in the advertisement.
Last Date: The application deadline is 12 January 2024 midnight, CET/CEST, on the last closing date.
Note: Union representatives’ contact information is available on KTH’s website, and doctoral section details can be found on the section’s website.
Join us in this innovative project, contributing to sustainable solutions and advancing research in biotechnology. Apply now!
