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Entry-Level PhD Researcher in Microalgal Cultivation and Biomass Valorisation (LightSound4Bio) University of Porto in Portugal

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PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Nov 17, 2026

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Portugal

University

University of Porto

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Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Biology
Project Management
Microalgae
Biomass Valorization

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About this position

LightSound4Bio is a project at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) focused on innovative synergistic stimuli for microalgal cultivation and biomass valorisation, integrating light, acoustics, and AI-driven process optimisation.

The recruited researcher will join R&D work in environmental engineering and contribute to several project activities, including the study of how light spectra and acoustic frequencies affect growth kinetics and biomass composition, the application of optimal conditions in an innovative 120 L photobioreactor, and project management and dissemination.

The position is based at the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering of FEUP, within the University of Porto’s research and training environment. The role is framed as an entry-level PhD researcher appointment within a fixed-term employment contract, with the project described as having a limited expected duration.

The successful candidate may also occasionally support teaching and training activities in the research area.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Environmental Engineering awarded no more than 5 years ago and have a scientific and professional CV suited to the role. If the PhD was awarded by a foreign institution, it must be recognised by a Portuguese higher education institution by the time the contract is signed. Candidates must demonstrate consolidated and relevant experience in the project area, with lead-authored scientific articles in English in Scopus- and WoS-indexed international journals reporting on microalgal biomass valorisation processes, and must be the author of 20 articles published in English in Scopus and WoS journals. They must also have skills and prior experience in microalgae cultivation and in procedures for assessing the composition of microalgal biomass. If not a native speaker of Portuguese or English, the candidate must have at least C1 level proficiency in one of those languages.

How to apply

Register and apply on the Apply UP platform. Select procedure code FEUP-LightSound4Bio-IC_INVTERM-FEUP-26-23 and complete the application in the 'My application' area. Upload the required CV, certificates, works, and any other supporting documents before the deadline.

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Full Professor at University of Porto

University Name
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Portugal

Research Interests

Project Management

Biomass Valorization

Biology

Microalgae

Environmental Science

Assistant Professor at University of Porto

University Name
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Portugal

Research Interests

Project Management

Microalgae

Biology

Biomass Valorization

Environmental Science