Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioprocess Development for Resource Recovery

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Responsibilities The Environmental Biotechnology Cluster at the Department of Industrial Biotechnology is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to conduct research in the field of resource recovery. The applicant will participate in a number of EU and nationally funded projects, particularly in the co-fermentation of food waste and bioplastics for bioproduction of value-added products such as volatile fatty acids and biogas. The work encompasses the bioproduction process, analysis of microbial ecology as well as separation and purification of the bioproducts. The work involves collaboration with other academic and industrial partners. The candidate is expected to write scientific articles, technical reports and also present results orally to the scientific community and the public. The work may also include teaching and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students. Qualifications Requirements Completed doctoral degree or foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree in environmental biotechnology, environmental engineering, biotechnology or another closely related field. This qualification requirement must be met no later than when the employment decision is made. Experience from experimental research in design, operation and optimization of anaerobic bioreactors. Experience from experimental research in wastewater treatment and/or other waste streams Experience from experimental research in bioplastics analysis Experience from experimental research in tools for microbial ecology. The candidate must have good communication skills and master English well both in writing and speech, as this is required in daily work. The candidate must have strong scientific writing ability, demonstrated through publications in international peer-reviewed journals. The candidate must be highly motivated and have the ability to work independently as well as perform critical analyses. The candidate must have good collaboration skills. Meritorious At the application deadline, no more than three years since the doctoral degree or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree was completed. Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with particular focus on gender equality Ability to teach and supervise students at undergraduate and advanced level. We will place great emphasis on personal qualities. Become part of KTH KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in driving and participating in the transition to a sustainable society. Here you are offered the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic workplace with good working conditions and benefits. Gender equality, diversity and equal conditions are a quality issue and a natural part of KTH's core values as a university and public authority. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work and develop at KTH. Trade union representatives Contact information for trade union representatives. Application You apply through KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have primary responsibility for ensuring your application is complete when submitted. The application must contain: CV including relevant work experience and knowledge. Copy of degree certificate and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages. Cover letter. Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximum 2 pages long. The application must be received by KTH no later than the application deadline at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). About the employment The employment is permanent, but no longer than two years A postdoctoral appointment is a time-limited merit position with a focus on research intended as a first career step after completing your doctorate. Other For information on the processing of personal data in connection with recruitment. It may be that an employment at KTH is placed in security classification. If this is the case for this particular employment, a security clearance of the applicant will be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) after consent. In these cases, a requirement for employment is that the applicant is approved after security clearance. We decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as job advertisement vendors.Responsibilities The Environmental Biotechnology Cluster at the Department of Industrial Biotechnology is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to conduct research in the field of resource recovery. The applicant will participate in a number of EU and nationally funded projects, particularly in the co-fermentation of food waste and bioplastics for bioproduction of value-added products such as volatile fatty acids and biogas. The work encompasses the bioproduction process, analysis of microbial ecology as well as separation and purification of the bioproducts. The work involves…

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25. 6. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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