Phd Candidate Gasfermentation

in
- **Gent**
- Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant was established in 2008 and currently has more than 160 employees.

We work in a unique, open innovation pilot and demonstration facility for process development, scaling up and (trial) production of bio-based products and processes, from laboratory to multi-ton scale.

We combine a wide and flexible range of modular unit operations with a team of highly qualified and experienced bio-process engineers and technicians to translate laboratory-scale bio-based processes into cost-effective industrial processes.

Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant wants to be the workplace where all employees can grow and use their full potential. We offer a pleasant atmosphere, value and reward initiative, hard work and commitment.

**In search of**:

- and gene technology), a fluent pen, experience with gasfermentation and knowledge of reactor design and downstream processing.
- But then again, nobody is perfect You do not tick all of the boxes, BUT you’re **flexible**, **eager to learn** and **motivated to obtain a PhD**, with **No Fear of challenges** and a good dose of **pioneering spirit**. Then get in touch and let’s brainstorm over our future together

**What do we expect of you?**:
- **out-of-the-ordinary job**. You work on
- **intensifying both fermentation processes** to enhance their efficiency and productivity. State-of-the-art gas fermentation bioreactors (1L and 10 L) will be used for optimizing the CO2 fixation stage through comprehensive screening of process parameters. For the aerobic fermentation process, various fermentation setups, such as repeated fed-batch or full continuous operation with cell recycling, will be explored using both glass and stainless steel fermentation vessels. Furthermore, the
- **downstream purification** of the microbial oil will be a crucial aspect of this research. The resulting microbial oil should meet the specifications required for further hydrogenation into the final aviation fuel product, in collaboration with our research partners.
- Together with your colleagues you develop and optimize these innovative bio-based processes that **contribute to a sustainable bio-economy** and **help fight climate change**.

**What do we offer you?**:
- Furthermore, you will receive an attractive salary package (incl. meal vouchers, group insurance, lease bikesand much more).

You are based at the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, situated in the port of Ghent in Belgium.