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Job Description
Join SINTEF in Developing and Upscaling Next Generation Sustainable Bioprocesses
SINTEF is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Senior Scientist in Bioprocess Engineering and Scale-Up to strengthen our research and innovation activities within industrial biotechnology, fermentation technology, and sustainable bio-based production systems.
The position will support and further develop demonstration activities related to major research and innovation initiatives, including the large EU-project PYROCO2 and SFI Industrial Biotechnology, as well as the operational development and staffing of new fermentation pilot facilities at SINTEF Tiller, Trondheim.
About the Position
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, operating, and scaling biological production processes for the conversion of a wide range of renewable feedstocks into sustainable chemicals, materials, biofuels, and feed ingredients.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and scale up fermentation processes for industrial implementation.
- Plan and execute pilot-scale and demonstration-scale fermentation campaigns.
- Collaborate closely with industrial customers, technology providers, and research partners.
- Contribute to process modelling and techno-economic assessments.
- Supervise PhD candidates, MSc students, and junior researchers.
- Contribute actively to project acquisition and proposal development.
Requirements
- A PhD in Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, or a related field is required.
- You must have documented experience in fermentation process development and scale-up.
- A strong understanding of industrial biotechnology and commercial bioprocess implementation is essential.
- You should have experience from pilot-scale or industrial fermentation facilities.
- Knowledge of upstream and downstream processing technologies is required.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are necessary.
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Experience
senior