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Senior Scientist – Bioprocess Engineering and Scale-Up Full-time NEW
Join SINTEF in Developing and Upscaling Next Generation Sustainable Bioprocesses
SINTEF is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Senior Scientist in Bioprocess Engineering and Scale-Up to strengthen our research and innovation activities within industrial biotechnology, fermentation technology, and sustainable bio-based production systems.
The position will support and further develop demonstration activities related to major research and innovation initiatives, including the large EU-project PYROCO2 and SFI Industrial Biotechnology, as well as the operational development and staffing of new fermentation pilot facilities at SINTEF Tiller, Trondheim. We are looking for a candidate with strong expertise and several years’ experience in industrial bioprocess development, fermentation technology, downstream processing, and scale-up, combined with a passion for translating laboratory innovations into value chain implementation and industrial solutions that contribute to a more sustainable society.
About the Position
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, operating, and scaling biological production processes for the conversion of a wide range of renewable feedstocks into:
- Sustainable chemicals and materials
- Advanced biofuels
- Novel feed ingredients
- Circular bioeconomy products
You will work at the interface between research and industry, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams consisting of microbiologists, process engineers, biotechnologists, digitalization experts, and industrial partners.
A significant part of the position involves supporting the operation and further development of fermentation pilot and demo facilities and driving the successful scale-up of fermentation processes from laboratory and pilot scale to demonstration and industrial production scale.
For more information about this position, click SINTEF above to view the original vacancy on the official SINTEF website.