PhD Position in Microalgae Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering at Universidad de Almería Universidad de Almería in Spain

IMDEA Energy’s Thermochemical Processes Unit is sharing an Industrial PhD opportunity in collaboration with CAPTOPLASTIC S.L. in Madrid, Spain . The project focuses on the recovery and thermochemical valorization of microplastics from aqueous streams , with research centered on the characterization of recovered microplastics and their conversion through co-pyrolysis . This position is a strong fit for candidates interested in chemical engineering , environmental science , materials science , and...

Postdoc opportunity in Biomass Fractionation and Valorization at DTU Bioengineering, Technical University of Denmark (Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark). This postdoctoral position is centered on biomass fractionation , biomass valorization , and the extraction of pectin from lignocellulosic biomass . The project includes process optimization and scale-up, with related work in biomass characterization, enzymatic processes, separation/purification, and sustainable biobased process development. The position si...

Funded PhD opportunity at Coventry University in the Centre for Discoveries in Life Sciences, delivered through the Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP). This project focuses on bioleaching , tantalum recovery , superalloy waste , critical minerals , and environmental biotechnology . The research will investigate microbial mechanisms for mobilising tantalum from superalloy-processing wastes and selectively removing contaminating metals such as calcium and tungsten. It co...

PhD opportunity in the FAROgels MSCA Doctoral Network (DC1) at the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC), part of the Spanish National Research Council (Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas), in Paterna, Valencia, Spain. The project, titled Valorisation of Seaweed Residues for Food-Grade Aerogels , focuses on turning marine biomass residues into advanced food-grade aerogel materials. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in sustainable mat...

IRTA is offering a full-time PhD position within its Sustainability in Biosystems Program in Caldes de Montbui, Barcelona, Spain. The project focuses on biochar use for manure management and biogas optimization , with a strong applied research profile in environmental biotechnology, waste valorisation, and resource recovery. The doctoral project, titled “Exploring the application of biochar to improve manure management through biogas optimization, emission abatement and resource recovery” , inve...