stillingsbetegnelse:
PhD position on Automating Experimentation in Miniaturized Reactors

jobbeskrivelse:
DTU Chemical Engineering is one of the partners in the EU Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie European Training Network “BioRapid – Rapid bioprocess development”. Within the BioRapid network, which is a consortium of nine European academic and industrial partners from the United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark and Germany funded by the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Commission, applications are invited for a total of 15 Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) (http://www.bio-rapid.eu). This PhD project is one of these ESR projects. This project (ESR9) will develop next generation high throughput screening methodology, where experimental data is generated, interpreted automatically, and then used to propose a new experiment. Initially, a standard DoE will be carried out to suggest experiments to be performed, and will be tested in a miniaturized reactor system, where automated data interpretation methods will be developed for analysis of the resulting data. Later, Optimal experimental design (OED), based on mechanistic models, will be applied to close the loop: OED will suggest new experiments, these will be performed, data will be interpreted automatically and results will be used in a subsequent OED to propose improved experimental designs. Methods will be developed and tested on a recombinant yeast model system, and will then be validated on industrial case studies. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary research group, the CAPEC-PROCESS Center at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU, with strong focus on development of new and improved bio-based processes. Qualifications Candidates for the position should have a master's degree in chemical or biochemical engineering. Besides a strong commitment for research, the ideal candidate has experience and an interest in mathematical modelling, simulation, programming and development of simulation code in Matlab-Simulink. The PhD student should furthermore have some experience with fermentation processes (lab-scale). Assessment In the assessment of the candidates for the PhD position at DTU, consideration will be given to: •Relevance of background experience (especially experience with mathematical modelling and programming + knowledge of fermentation) •Proficiency in written and spoken English, and good communication skills. The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Krist V. Gernaey. Approval and Enrolment The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide. Salary and appointment terms The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The position is available for a period of 3 years from 1 July 2015. Further information For further information please contact Professor Krist V. Gernaey, kvg (at) kt.dtu.dk, tel: +45 4525 2970. Application Please submit your online application no later than 31 March 2015. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include: •A letter motivating the application (cover letter) •Curriculum vitae •Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (an official translation into English) •Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here) Candidates may apply prior to ob­tai­ning their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. DTU is a technical university providing interna

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Job kort beskrivelse:
Undervisning og forskning på universiteter og højere læreranstalter

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark