Duties and responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tDesign and operate large-scale outdoor microalgal cultivation systems, specifically in large raceway ponds and large bioreactors with a total capacity of more than 40 000 litres.
\n\tDevelop protocols for the recovery of high-value compounds from microalgae with specific focus on vegan food applications.
\n\tResponsible for the large-scale extraction process and downstream purification of high-value components.
\n\tImplement strategies to minimize production costs, including developing low-cost cultivation media and improving outdoor bioreactor operation conditions.
\n\t\u00a0Explore innovative research strategies to treat wastewater with microalgae while achieving high bioremediation efficiencies.
\n\tLead and contribute to high-impact research projects including sustainable bioprocess engineering, advanced algal production, biofuel production and commercial production of valuable components of microalgae.<\/p>\n
Inherent Job Requirements:<\/p>\n
\tA PhD on NQF Level 10 in Algal Biotechnology\/ Industrial Biotechnology\/ Biosciences\/ Bioengineering, or a closely related field.
\n\tDemonstrated experience in the cultivation of microalgae and upscaling in large outdoor plants
\n\tDemonstrated experience in the extraction of high-value components from microalgal biomass.
\n\tExpertise in a range of analytical techniques, including Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and the determination of various fuel properties (viscosity, density, cetane index) and wastewater parameters (TOC, COD, nutrients).
\n\tProven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
\n\tEvidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
\n\tA good academic record (attach a copy).<\/p>\n
Recommendations:<\/p>\n
\tThree (3) years’ relevant experience in managing a microalgae plant and downstream initiatives.
\n\tPostdoctoral research experience in a microalgal research unit.
\n\tA strong record of high-impact publications.<\/p>\n
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