Research Fellow (863617AT-R)

We are seeking to recruit a research fellow to work on a bioelectrochemical system for the reduction of butyric acid to butanol. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, construction and operation of laboratory-scale microbial electrochemical systems, development of new test procedures and processing of data to assess the performance of the process. Excellent practical skills are required, along with an insight into issues of scale-up from proof-of-principle to implementation.

This project is supported by the BBSRC Anaerobic Digestion Network. The position is full time and available for 6 months. 

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Dr Yue Zhang: Y.Zhang@soton.ac.uk.

Application procedure

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 863617AT-R -R----- on all correspondence. 

Closing Date: 31 May 2017
Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise