Doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal from industrial...

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The Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry in the Faculty of Applied Engineering is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal from industrial wastewater

Position

• You work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of biological treatment of industrial wastewater. The PhD project is focused on the EBPR process (Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal) applied to industrial wastewater, specifically from the potato processing industry. The main research questions are: (1) is EBPR feasible with this type of wastewater? (2) how can EBPR be integrated with nitrogen removal from the wastewater ?, and (3) which organisms are responsible. The project happens in close collaboration with industry;
• You publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for the department of biochemistry.

Profile

• You hold a Master degree in applied engineering chemistry/biochemistry, bio(process) engineering or environmental engineering  or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision .
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies .
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another two years.
• The planned start date is 1 October 2021 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for contract research staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will do most of your work at Campus Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform until 23 August 2021. Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter, your academic CV.
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure. Please make a note of the following dates: 30-31 August 2021 (interview).
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to [email protected] . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Jan Dries, associate professor, [email protected] .

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