Research Associate in Bioprocess Modelling and Optimisation
5 days ago
**Background**
We are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to work under the supervision of Dr. Dongda Zhang at the Department of Chemical Engineering, the University of Manchester. This project aims to advance and demonstrate the industrial feasibility of an innovative two-stage algae-based carbon capture and utilisation (ACCU) technology, with the goal of derisking scale-up and enabling commercial deployment. The work will integrate model based design of experiments, machine learning, hybrid and kinetic modelling (digital twin development), process design, simulation and optimisation, and business case analysis, tailored to real-world industrial partner sites. The project will be delivered in close collaboration with Loughborough University, Heriot-Watt University, and three industrial partners from different sectors, providing a unique opportunity to address carbon emissions from small
- to medium-scale emitters while generating high-value products and co-benefits such as wastewater treatment and biogas upgrading.
**Overall Purpose of the Job**
**What you will get in return**:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Dongda Zhang
**General enquiries**:
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**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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