PDRA in Macroalgae Biotechnology and Biorefinery
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PDRA in Macroalgae Biotechnology and Biorefinery
Contract Type: Fixed Term, 2 years
Salary: £28,756 - £32,344 (Grade 5), up to £36,382 (Grade 6)
Location: SAMS Oban, Scotland
Working Pattern: Full Time - 37hrs per week
Closing Date: 12th September 2022
Job Purpose
Seaweed and other marine biomass offers the opportunity for the development of bio-energy and could form the basis of a new bio-based economy. However, we need to better understand how to convert the biomass to energy or other useful products at a commercial scale. You will work within an industry funded project to develop and deliver a program of research and innovation on seaweed based bio-energy or other products of interest.
The Role
To undertake laboratory studies on the bio-conversion of marine biomass to industrially relevant compounds including methane, hydrogen or intermediate products. This will include understanding the microbiological consortia during the whole process using metagenomic techniques. You will be experienced in laboratory analysis of compounds such as fatty acids, carbohydrates and proteins and have experience of undertaking independent research, writing and publishing papers, and presenting your results to a range of international audiences.
Our Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have a PhD in a subject related to feedstock bioconversion, bioremediation, biochemistry or microbiology, and will have fundamental understanding of experimental design, good lab practice, data handling, time/project management. They will also have analytical skills including HPLC or GC running and troubleshooting, with metagenomic and/or bioinformatic experience, and also microbiological cultivation experience too. The successful candidate will have good computer and presentation skills, and at the higher grade you will have a track record consistent with developing an independent research career including first author publications and may have a track record of (small) grant captures or credible proposal development.
Full Job Description
Download: PDRA BAEMacro2 Job Description
Interested?
We would love to hear from you. If you have queries on the job and would like to talk these through before applying, please email these through, in the first instance, to Dr Adam Hughes ([contact hidden]). Applications must include CV and Cover Letter and should be sent electronically to [contact hidden] quoting Job Ref 'D14/22.AH' in the subject heading.
About SAMS
The [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] (SAMS) has been delivering independent marine science since 1884. Based in Oban, 150 staff are working for healthy and sustainably managed seas and oceans through world-class marine research, education and engagement with society. Learn more about us at www.sams.ac.uk/about.