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Umea University

Postdoctoral Researcher in Anaerobic Digestion, Composting, and Waste Valorization at United Arab Emirates University United Arab Emirates University in United Arab Emirates

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Project-funded postdoctoral position for up to 21 months, subject to UAEU appointment procedures and project requirements.

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United Arab Emirates

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Umea University

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Biology
Energy Engineering
Waste Management
Anaerobic Digestion
Biogas Technology
Optimisation
Composting
Food Waste
Methane
Sustainable Packaging
Bioenergetic

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About this position

United Arab Emirates University is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher opening in the area of anaerobic digestion, composting, food waste valorization, biogas, and compostable packaging/PLA degradation. The role is part of a collaborative, project-funded research effort with Emirates Biotech in the UAE.

The successful candidate will help develop, commission, operate, test, and optimize an integrated AD + composting pilot system for food waste containing certified compostable packaging materials. Research tasks include pilot-scale system development, experiments on mixed food waste and PLA/compostable packaging, measurement of biogas yield and methane content, assessment of process stability and digestate quality, composting and PLA disintegration studies, SOP and protocol development, data logging, technical reporting, and support for publications and project deliverables.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a PhD in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, Waste Management, Bioenergy, Renewable Energy, or a closely related field. Strong experience in anaerobic digestion, composting, organic waste valorization, biogas analysis, compostable materials, pilot-scale systems, or process optimization is preferred.

Funding and duration: this is a project-funded postdoctoral appointment for up to 21 months, subject to UAEU appointment procedures and project requirements.

How to apply: email your updated CV, a brief cover email, and a 1–3 page project proposal to [email protected]. Use the subject line Postdoc Application – AD + Composting / Emirates Biotech Project. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and asked to complete the formal application through the UAEU recruitment system.

Funding details

Project-funded postdoctoral position for up to 21 months, subject to UAEU appointment procedures and project requirements.

What's required

PhD in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, Waste Management, Bioenergy, Renewable Energy, or a closely related field. Experience in anaerobic digestion, composting, organic waste valorization, biogas analysis, compostable materials, pilot-scale systems, or process optimization is highly valued.

How to apply

Email your updated CV, a brief cover email, and a 1–3 page project proposal to [email protected] with the subject line 'Postdoc Application – AD + Composting / Emirates Biotech Project'. Shortlisted candidates will then complete the formal application through the UAEU recruitment system.

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