Research Assistant in Biohydrogen From Waste

3 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

**Research Assistant in Biohydrogen from Waste**:
**Are you an early stage researcher looking for your next challenge in an academic career? Do you have a background in biological processes modelling and design? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading Universities and be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering real-world solutions?**

As a Research Assistant in Bioprocess Modelling and Design at Leeds, you will be part of a world-leading Research Group focused on fundamental and applied research activities aimed at supporting the development of a circular bioeconomy approach for sustainable waste management, covering projects on nutrient control and recovery from wastewater, bioenergy generation from organic waste, bioprocesses for carbon capture, assessment and control of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from waste management facilities, and developing technologies for microalgal biomass cultivation and valorisation. In particular, you will be part of a multidisciplinary consortium working closely with industry partners and UK government funders on the delivery of bioprocesses for hydrogen production from organic waste, coupled with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS).

We are looking for a highly motivated indivdual with the ability to consolidate and further develop their technical and transferable skills; working in a supportive environment to conduct fundamental and applied research on the production of bioenergy carriers from organic waste streams using biological processes. Holding a Bachelor or Masters degree in Engineering; you will have a strong lab-based background in research and development in biotechnology, including the use of analytical and microbiology techniques.

**To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact**:
Dr Miller Alonso Camargo-Valero, Associate Professor of BioResource Systems

**Location**:

- Leeds - Main Campus**Faculty/Service**:

- Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences**School/Institute**:

- School of Civil Engineering**Category**:

- Research**Grade**:

- Grade 6**Salary**:

- £30,487 to £36,024 p.a. pro rata**Working Time**:

- 18.75 hours per week**Post Type**:

- Part Time**Contract Type**:

- Fixed Term (Until 31 December 2024 - to complete specific time limited work)**Release Date**:

- Wednesday 22 November 2023**Closing Date**:

- Sunday 07 January 2024**Interview Date**:

- Tuesday 23 January 2024**Reference**:

- EPSCV1122


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