Senior Assistant Researcher Position to Work on Yeast Fermentation Technology

Senior Assistant Researcher Position to Work on Yeast Fermentation Technology

IMDEA Energy Institute

Madrid, Spain

DESCRIPTION

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 predoctoral/postdoctoral researchers;
• Communicate and disseminate research results through high-quality scientific channels including high impact scientific publications, presentation in congresses, etc.;
• Preparation of project proposals to national and international calls;
• Coordination and management of projects.

REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory Requirements:

• PhD degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or related areas;
• At least 3 years of post-doctoral experience to the related tasks.

Merits to value:

• Proven expertise on yeast fermentation technology;
• Experience in metabolic engineering of yeast (including non-conventional);
• Experience on bioreactor cultivation;
• International research experience;
• Experience as Principal Investigator of research projects and personal grants;
• Proven experience in the preparation of proposals with public and private funding, mostly those related with the research topic;
• Experience in supervision of Internships, Master Thesis and PhD Thesis;
• Strong publication record. Very good scientific writing skills, ability to write peer-reviewed papers independently;
• Oral and written communication skills in English.

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