Full-time Research Phd Fellowship in Biotechnology at Ghent University

Ghent University is offering a Phd Fellowship in Biotechnology for international students all over the world. You will participate as a PhD student in a Project titled “Unravelling anaerobic microbial granulation to enable the next generation of renewable energy and resource recovery”.

Program Overview:-

• The recovery of renewable energy or production of bio-chemicals from waste streams is a key aspect in the bio-based circular economy. 
• Large volumes of wastewater are generated by bio-refineries, which require adequate valorisation. Anaerobic microbial technologies that rely on the ability of micro-organisms to grow in spherical granules have been used for decades to treat such waste streams, yet, the main mechanisms that underlie anaerobic granulation remain unclear. 
• The aim of this research project is to unravel the key physical, chemical and/or microbiological factors that determine granulation to better steer anaerobic granular processes. 
• The knowledge generated in this project will allow moving beyond the current limits of anaerobic technologies towards novel applications for integrated resource recovery.

• You will get a competitive salary including benefits offered. 
• Salary levels account for years of professional experience.

• Background and experience
• Scientific researcher: A Master degree in microbiology, environmental engineering, bioscience engineering or equivalent, completed before the start date of the position, with excellent grades.
• Experience in the field of wastewater treatment, applied microbiology, microbial ecology, anaerobic digestion or fermentations will be greatly appreciated.
• Scientific knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of bio-process engineering and microbiology.
• Hands on experience in microbial cultivation.
• Ability to rigorously design experiments and to perform experiments under well-controlled conditions.
• Ability to work with analytics, such as IC & GC, as well as experience with microbial analyses.
• Ability to rigorously design and perform experiments in a result-oriented and thorough manner.
• Ability to perform in-depth and critical data analysis.
• Ability to communicate through high-quality scientific channels, e.g. WoS publications (A1).
• Personal knowledge and skills
• A strong interest in inter/multi-disciplinary applied science.
• 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.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English are strictly required (C1 level).
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently.
• Outcome focused, hands-on mentality.
• Willingness to travel internationally for project meetings and conferences.
• Willingness to apply for scholarships to obtain additional funding.

About Ghent University:-

Ghent University is a public research university located in Ghent, Belgium and is a top 100 university and one of the major universities in Belgium. It has 11 faculties all of which offer more than 200 courses and conduct in-depth research within a wide range of scientific domains. Ghent University Global Campus is also the first European university in Songdo, South Korea.

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