Research Associate in Continuous Bioproduction of Succinic Acid

A postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Department of Chemical Engineering and in particular, in the Biochemical and Bioprocess Engineering group, for an outstanding and ambitious chemical engineer to undertake research in the field of industrial biotechnology and in particular in the continuous bioproduction of succinic acid, from crude glycerol. This is part of a new BBSRC Follow-on project and builds on years of successes and innovations in this research area and in particular in biosuccinic acid production.

The project presents an exciting opportunity to undertake world-class research, lead dissemination and communication activities, collaborate with UK and international partners, perform project management tasks, and play an active role in creating impact in the field of industrial biotechnology. Research will include an exciting combination of experimental and computational methodologies to optimise the scale up and the downstream processing of this bioprocess as well as to perform genetic modifications of the working microorganism.

Innovative dissemination is an important part of the project, including high quality publications, oral presentations, media communications, creative web-based communications as well as the potential organisation of workshops, and/or training sessions.  

You should have, or be working towards, a PhD in chemical engineering or industrial biotechnology. Expertise in fermentation systems and relevant techniques for cultivation, characterisation, extraction and bioproduction are essential. Experience with bioreactor scale-up and working with continuous bioprocesses is highly desirable. Knowledge of modelling techniques and computational programming is also highly desirable for this post.

You should be capable of working under your own initiative and leading a research team, comprising PhD students. You will be expected to strongly liaise with the project partners, so excellent communication and organisational skills are also required.

The position is available for 18 moths at the first instance, with a strong possibility for extension to 24 months.

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Constantinos Theodoropoulos

Email: k.theodoropoulos@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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