Researcher in Resource Recovery Bioprocesses

Job description

A one-year researcher position is available at the Department of Industrial Biotechnology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. As a researcher, you will be the part of the international (SYMBIOREM) and transnational project (SEAREFINERY) in the team of Assoc. Prof. Zeynep Cetecioglu Gurol.  Activities in the SYMBIOREM project focuses on valorization of phosphorus and metals from the marine sediment and remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH).  In this project, the researcher will be responsible for operating bioleaching reactors (10L) in the laboratory scale, stakeholder engagement, management of the project within KTH and collaborating closely with the project coordinator. SEAREFINERY project is coordinated by Assoc. Prof. Zeynep Cetecioglu Gurol and it aims to establish a novel bio-based blue food/feed and blue food packaging materials production platform. The researcher will be responsible for management of the project including coordination, monitoring, documentation and dissemination activities. Furthermore, the researcher will supervise master students.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm , in close proximity to nature
• Guidance on relocating and settling in KTH and in Sweden

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in environmental or chemical engineering
• Complex problem-solving skills and critical thinking
• Ability to work interdisciplinary and independently
• Experience in research project management and stakeholder engagements
• Knowledge on bioprocesses design for marine sediment valorization
• Experience in bioleaching process, phosphorus recovery and bioreactor operation
• Experience in molecular microbial tools
• Experience in teaching and supervision in higher education
• A strong academic track record, demonstrated by high-quality publications
• Good communication skills and command of written and spoken English as it is frequently spoken at the department 

Preferred qualifications

• Collaborative international experience
• Awareness of sustainability concepts
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad. 

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.

• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.

• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). 

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 12 months, with access according to agreement.

Other information

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