丹麦奥尔堡大学博士后职位--生物精炼工艺中的膜过滤

丹麦奥尔堡大学博士后职位--生物精炼工艺中的膜过滤

Postdoc In Membrane Filtration For Biorefinery Processes

Aalborg University

Description

Postdoc in Membrane Filtration for Biorefinery Processes (2021-224-03319)

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, a position as Postdoc in biorefinery processes and membrane filtration is available at Center for Membrane Technology and Section of Sustainable Biotechnology. The position is available from 15.04.2021 or soon thereafter. The Department of Chemistry and Bioscience consists of five sections of which three are situated in Aalborg with research and teaching in Biotechnology, Applied Chemistry and Biology & Environmental Science, one in Copenhagen on Sustainable Biotechnology and one in Esbjerg on Chemical Engineering. The position is located within the section of Chemistry with working place in Aalborg.

Job description

The position is a part of two research projects. The first project is the Grass4Food project, with the overall goal to develop methods to purify proteins and other valuable compounds from grass juice with high yield.

Grass and other plants contain large amounts of proteins and other valuable ingredients that potentially can be used for human consumption. Proteins from grass can thereby substitute animal-based proteins, e.g., from milk or meat. Other molecules can be used as ingredients in human food products and there are large amounts of nutrients in the grass juice. Currently, the yield of proteins is low due to degradation during the purification process and insufficient extraction from the leaves.

The Postdoc should work with different separation technologies such as coagulation, filtration, microfiltration, ultrafiltration and other membrane separation methods. Analytical techniques will be used to monitor the concentration and quality of the proteins and other selected molecules during the different steps of the purification process. Novel methods have to be developed to ensure a high yield of proteins and ingredients.

The second project is the EcoPool project, where the aim is to develop new technologies for treatment of swimming pool water. The Postdoc should investigate flocculation and filtration methods to remove colloidal particles from swimming pool water.

The successful applicant must hold a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or equivalent educations. The candidate should document solid practical experience with set-up and operation of membrane filtration in lab and in pilot scale. Further, an ideal candidate has insight into colloical chemistry, protein chemistry and relevant analysis techniques. It will be an advantage if the candidate has experience with supervision and teaching. As the position is part of a research project with different industrial partners, the partner should also show good interpersonal and communication skills and team spirit to solve the problems in together with the different stakeholders.

You may obtain further professional information from Associate Professor Mads Koustrup Jørgensen, phone: +45 9940 7249 or e-mail:, mkj@bio.aau.dk

Qualification requirements:

Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.

The application must contain the following:

  A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.

  A current curriculum vitae.

  Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.

  Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.

  Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.

  Additional qualifications in relation to the position. References/recommendations.

  Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the "Apply online" button below. An assessment committee will assess all candidates.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact HR-Partner Lone Lund by mail est-hr-ef@adm.aau.dk or phone (+45) 9940 3494. .

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seen here

Agreement

Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance's current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.

Vacancy number

2021-224-03319

Deadline

16/02/2021