The University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in South Africa. It opened its doors in 1904 on the Bloemfontein Campus with a mere six students in the Humanities. Since then, our institution has grown to more than 34 127 students, spread across seven faculties over three campuses. https://www.ufs.ac.za/about-the-...
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Design 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.
Develop protocols for the recovery of high-value compounds from microalgae with specific focus on vegan food applications.
Responsible for the large-scale extraction process and downstream purification of high-value components.
Implement strategies to minimize production costs, including developing low-cost cultivation media and improving outdoor bioreactor operation conditions.
Explore innovative research strategies to treat wastewater with microalgae while achieving high bioremediation efficiencies.
Lead and contribute to high-impact research projects including sustainable bioprocess engineering, advanced algal production, biofuel production and commercial production of valuable components of microalgae.
Inherent Job Requirements:
A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Algal Biotechnology/ Industrial Biotechnology/ Biosciences/ Bioengineering, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience in the cultivation of microalgae and upscaling in large outdoor plants
Demonstrated experience in the extraction of high-value components from microalgal biomass.
Expertise 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).
Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
A good academic record (attach a copy).
Recommendations:
Three (3) years' relevant experience in managing a microalgae plant and downstream initiatives.
Postdoctoral research experience in a microalgal research unit.
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