Postdoctoral researcher in Bioprocess development

Emploi Espagne

Titre du poste : Postdoctoral researcher in Bioprocess development

Entreprise : IQS – Universitat Ramon Llull

Description du poste : The University Ramon Llull is a confederation of schools, faculties and departments. IQS is its oldest founding member and consists of two major schools, the School of Engineering and the School of Management that form each an administrative grouping of departments and other institutions among which there are three strategic academic divisions: IQS Executive Education that offers cutting-edge and transformative learning experiences to business leaders; IQS Tech Transfer that promotes research with impact, innovation and technology transfer for companies and organizations and IQS Tech Factory that fosters entrepreneurship and supports the creation of new scientific-technological companies.With 100 years of teaching experience, IQS is a university center of reference, committed to donating responses to the continuum of challenges that the social, economic, technological and industrial context poses.Our mission and commitment are to cultivate individuals with values and competencies needed to flourish humanely and professionally.The Laboratory of Biochemistry -GQBB, Bioengineering Dept, Institut Químic de Sarrià (IQS), University Ramon Llull in Barcelona offers a postdoctoral position in Bioprocess development in the framework of the European project CROPSAFE.Project descriptionCROPSAFE: A HORIZON-JU-CBE projectBiomass-derived Crop Protection Strategies for the Transition to Environmentally-Friendly AgricultureThe project involves the development and optimization of bioactive materials derived from non-edible/waste (aquatic, forest and agri-food) biomass. They will be formulated for optimized delivery and performance. Their mode of action will be analysed with state-of-the-art technologies, including several omics. Selected bioactives will be tested up to field studies. Safety will be carefully monitored. CS Bioactives are aimed to replace toxic synthetic chemicals derived from non-renewable petrochemical feedstocks. They will target pest and disease agents that threaten key Food Security crops (potato, tomato and banana).The Laboratory is looking for a postdoc to work on Bioprocess development aimed at the production of enzymatically modified chitosan materials to be tested for bioactivities. The project involves:

• recombinant expression of enzymes,
• bioprocesses development and optimization at pilot plant scale,
• biocatalytic transformations and bioproducts characterization.

Main Tasks and responsibilities

• The successful candidate is expected to work collaboratively within the group and with other partners in the European project.
• Participation in writing scientific reports and papers, attending project meetings and scientific conferences, and in outreach activities within the project.

Application deadline: June 2025; Position available by July 2025Full-time position for 2 years, extendible upon additional funding. Salary based on merits and qualificationsThe research at the Laboratory of Biochemistry focuses on Carbohydrate Active Enzymes (CAZymes) involved in the biosynthesis, modification and degradation of glycans and glycoconjugates, from fundamental aspects of their mechanism, specificity and regulation to their applications in biocatalysis, synthetic biology and as therapeutic targets in infectious diseases ( ).

• PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or alike.
• Experience in bioprocess development, microbial fermentations, use of bioreactors, molecular cloning, pro-tein expression, enzymology, biocatalysis, physicochemical techniques for products characterization (RMN, spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry, HPLC,..)
• Communication and team building skills for collaborative work in a research team.
• Managing abilities to supervise MS and undergrad students.
• Fluent in English.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We promote equality and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly welcome applications from female candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level in this field of knowledge in our School.We also promote scientific and technological knowledge, business transformation and societal progress. At IQS we look for professionals committed to both these values.

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Localisation : Barcelona

Date du poste : Sat, 24 May 2025 00:58:22 GMT

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