Postdoctoral Researcher in Biotechnology of non-Saccharomyces Yeast

Position

Vollzeit

Befristet

Postdoctoral

Wissenschaft & Forschung

Konditionen

Lausanne Dist, Waadt

100%

Anforderungen

Doktortitel

EU/EFTA-Bewilligung

Skills

Research MethodologyBioreactor OperationNon-Saccharomyces YeastBiotechnologyEnglish proficiencyCollaboration with academia and industryBioprocessing knowledgeScale-up experienceNutrition ScienceFermentationGestion de fermentationSustainable Development

Sprachen

Englisch

Deutsch

Französisch

Beschreibung

Conduct applied research on the metabolism and physiology of non-*Saccharomyces* yeasts in beer and wine, with particular emphasis on respiratory metabolism and non-alcoholic fermentations
Investigate the biochemistry of respiratory metabolism in yeasts and its influence on wine and beer organoleptic quality
Develop, optimize and scale biotechnological fermentation processes from laboratory to pilot and industrial scale
Collaborate with industrial partners from the brewing, wine and biotechnology sectors to translate research into industrial applications

Aufgaben

Conduct applied research on the metabolism and physiology of non-*Saccharomyces* yeasts in beer and wine, with particular emphasis on respiratory metabolism and non-alcoholic fermentations
Investigate the biochemistry of respiratory metabolism in yeasts and its influence on wine and beer organoleptic quality
Develop, optimize and scale biotechnological fermentation processes from laboratory to pilot and industrial scale
Collaborate with industrial partners from the brewing, wine and biotechnology sectors to translate research into industrial applications

Anforderungen

PhD in (Food)-Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, or on the production of non-alcoholic wine and beer with a focus on non-*Saccharomyces* yeast
Experience in aerobic and anaerobic fermentation, bioprocess development, process scale-up and fermentation engineering
You combine a scientific track record with an entrepreneurial mindset, and you can easily translate science into application
You can operate bioreactors from the 1L to the 1000L scale and can translate the biochemistry of a single cell to industrial fermentation
Fluent in English, B2 in either French or German

Vorteile

A dynamic and supportive research environment at HES-SO (Valais) and ETH Zürich
Close collaboration with two exciting food research groups
Opportunities for professional development and networking
A chance to contribute to sustainable material and food systems

Unternehmen

ETH Zurich

Education

ETH Zurich is one of the world-s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

Kontakt

Kim Mishra

kim.mishra@hevs.ch