Researcher in Biobased Resource Recovery Processes

Job description

A permanent researcher position is available at the Department of Industrial Biotechnology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. As a researcher, you will be responsible for designing and operating biobased resource recovery processes from waste streams and industrial residues by developing novel microbial consortia. This researcher will join research activities such as the production of value-added products from waste streams in both lab and pilot-scale reactors and supervising MSc and PhD students as a part of the team of Assoc. Prof. Zeynep Cetecioglu Gurol. In addition to these research activities, this person will be responsible for applications to national and international research funding (FORMAS, Vinnova, VR, Horizon Europe, etc). There could be some teaching activities.

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
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in chemical engineering or environmental biotechnology. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made. 
• A strong academic track-record, demonstrated by high-quality publications.
• Good communication skills and command of written and spoken English as it is currently used.
• Complex problem-solving skills and critical thinking
• Ability to work interdisciplinary
• Ability to work independently 
• Collaborative abilities.
• Independence.
• Knowledge in anaerobic mixed microbial processes and wastewater treatment
• Experience in bioreactor operation in both lab and pilot scales
• Knowledge in anaerobic mixed microbial communities and their metabolic pathways
• Experience in molecular microbial tools
• Experience in separation and purification techniques
• Experience in teaching and supervision in higher education
• A strong academic track record, demonstrated by high-quality publications
• Good communication skills and masters English in speech and writing as the language is frequently used at the department

Preferred qualifications

• Collaborative national and international experience
• Teaching ability.
• The ability to work towards research results being utilised in practice.
• The ability to inform about research and development work
• Experience of developing and leading activities and staff.
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality 
• Awareness about sustainability concepts.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

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To apply for the position

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

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 until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement.
The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

Other information

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

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About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here

Type of employment: Permanent position
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 100 %
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: C-2024-0337
Contact:

1. Zeynep Cetecioglu Gurol, +4687908251

Published: 2024-03-21
Last application date: 2024-03-30