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The Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Bioscience (PLE) at Lund University is located at Kemicentrum, one of the largest centers for education and research in the field of chemistry in the Nordic region. PLE employs around 150 staff, including approximately 65 PhD students. The department offers a broad range of expertise in areas such as chemical engineering, food technology, biotechnology, and technical microbiology. Research and education at PLE encompass the entire field of chemistry, including both undergraduate and postgraduate education.
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Bioscience (PLE) at Lund University actively works to ensure a good working environment through several initiatives and protocols. PLE encourages open communication and collaboration among employees, students, and management to continuously improve the working environment. This includes regular meetings and discussions to address workplace issues and find collective solutions.
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Bioscience (PLE) encompasses a wide range of industrially relevant research areas, including the processing of plant-based alternative proteins, advanced membrane technology, refining processes for biomass processing, and the formulation of biological medicines.
The position is a shared role between the Food Bioprocessing group and the Membrane group at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Bioscience. The Food Bioprocessing group is one of the leading groups in Sweden focusing on the valorization of plant-based proteins, while the Membrane group is the most established membrane research group in Sweden, with MemLab – the Research and Development Center for Industrial Membrane Processes – providing an excellent infrastructure for developing and optimizing membrane processes from laboratory to pilot scale.
This project is part of Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Networks 2024 UP2MEM - Materials UP-cycling TO fabricate advanced MEMbrane technologies for water and food industries: towards zero waste and a circular economy.
As a PhD student, you will be both enrolled as a student and employed at Lund University.
As a doctoral student, you will be trained in a scientific approach. This can be briefly described as gaining experience in critical and analytical thinking, solving problems independently through appropriate methodological choices, and developing an awareness of research ethics. Additionally, as a PhD student, you will have the opportunity to work on projects, develop your leadership skills, and enhance your pedagogical abilities. Throughout your studies, you will be guided by supervisors. Doctoral studies conclude with a thesis and a doctoral degree.
More about being a PhD student at LTH can be found at lth.se.
You will be part of a project where the overarching goal is to develop and optimize membrane processes for producing plant-based beverages, with a particular focus on oat-based products. The work involves developing an efficient membrane process for concentrating oat base, which allows for precise control of protein content and dry matter. Furthermore, the project aims to reduce membrane fouling and improve cleaning protocols, extending the lifespan and enhancing the performance of the membrane system. By adjusting protein content and dry matter through membrane filtration, the oat base will be tested in high-value applications such as plant-based yogurt and ice cream mix in the later stages of the project.
You will primarily engage in your doctoral education, which includes participating in research projects as well as attending doctoral courses, seminars, and conferences. As part of the project, you will spend 18 months stationed at a company and another university associated with the project. The project also includes week-long doctoral courses in various EU countries, approximately two courses each year.
Your responsibilities will include:
In order to be accepted and employed as a PhD student, you need to meet the following requirements.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lu.varbi.com/what:job/jobID:870237/
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