Senior Assistant Researcher position to work on Yeast Fermentation Technology

Updated: April 25, 2024 10:10 PM GMT

IMDEA Energía

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IMDEA Energy Institute is a María de Maeztu Center of Excellence whose objective is to develop R&D activities in the fields of renewable energies and clean energy technologies by establishing strong links with leading companies in the energy sector. (www.energy.imdea.org).

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IMDEA Energy is opening a Senior Research Assistant position for the Biotechnological Processes Unit to work on biofuels and bioproducts production with yeasts from residual streams and alternative carbon sources. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate, capable of driving his/her own research project independently while actively collaborating with other members of the lab.

Tasks Description:
• Valorisation of waste streams for production of biofuels and biochemicals with yeast (mainly non-conventional yeasts).
• Bioreactor cultivation and process optimization.
• Yeast strains improvement via adaptive laboratory evolution and metabolic engineering.
• Supervision and training of... More Detail