Research Associate (m/f/d) at the Institute of Technical Micr...
Core
Operate and optimize gas fermentation processes using Cupriavidus necator to convert waste and CO2 into 2,3-butanediol in membrane biofilm reactors.
Role type
Research Associate (Experimental Bioprocess Engineer)
Builds
Functional materials via gas fermentation in pilot-scale membrane biofilm reactors
Domain
Sustainable biotechnology / Bio-based resources / Microbial wastewater treatment
Required skills
Bioreactor cultivation, continuous bioprocesses, sterile technique, microbiological methods, analytical methods (HPLC, GC-FID/-TCD), mass and energy balancing
Preferred skills
Autotrophic and heterotrophic cultivation, gas fermentation experience, process optimization
Technologies
Membrane biofilm reactors, HPLC, GC-FID, GC-TCD
Responsibilities
Design and commission membrane biofilm reactors; operate reactors with real raw biogas; perform process and product analysis; optimize autotrophic and mixotrophic gas fermentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
