About the role
This CARMA post will involve experimental work on laboratory and pilot scale membrane filtration processes for the recovery, concentration and recycling of nutrients from Yeast-based precision fermentation processes. It will also encompass significant analytical work of feed and permeate streams to analyse for nutrients, metabolites and inhibitory compounds. There will also be collaboration with CARMA colleagues on upstream fermentation processes and evaluation of recovered nutrients as cell culture media supplements. The post is available immediately for a period of 3 years and will be based in the new UCL East Manufacturing Futures Lab on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
About you
Candidates will be required to hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (Biochemical or Chemical Engineering or related subject Biotechnology, Food Technology) and possess experience in a number of the following areas: membrane process design, operation and scale-up, other downstream process operations or microbial fermentation, biochemical characterisation techniques. The post will require a high degree of interaction with project partners so excellent teamworking and communication skills are required. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking original experimental work, reporting on project progress and the preparation and submission of research papers arising from these and related studies. For informal enquiries please contact Prof. Gary Lye (), MFL Director and CARMA Co-Director.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan• Immigration loan• Relocation scheme for certain posts• On-Site nursery• On-site gym• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service• Discounted medical insurance