12 PhD Positions : We are excited to announce 12 PhD positions for highly motivated candidates interested in contributing to the development of yeast-based solutions for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). These positions are part of the Horizon Europe MSCA-Doctoral Network (DN) YAF – "Yeast-based solutions for sustainable Aviation Fuels."
CALL FOR APPLICANTS: 12 PhD Positions for the Development of Yeast-based Solutions for Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Summary Table:
Position
DC1: SAF intermediates production (FA) from SCFAs - IMDEA Energy, Spain
DC2: SAF intermediates production from sugars - CIEMAT, Spain
DC3: CRISPR platform for SAF production in Y. lipolytica - Imperial College London, UK
DC4: Design of improved SAF blends using synthetic microbial communities - Imperial College London, UK
DC5: SAF production from residues with R. toruloide - TUT, Estonia
DC6: Advancing Debaryomyces hansenii for SAF precursors from algal biomass - DTU, Denmark
DC7: Direct selective catalytic conversion of FA/terpenes to SAF - ABO, Finland
DC8: Cascade platform conversion of waste-derived-FA into SAF - CEPSA, Spain
DC9: Production of SAF precursors in industrial environments - BBEPP, Belgium
DC10: Modeling, optimization, and sustainability assessment of SAF production systems - IME, Spain
DC11: Protein design for SAF production in R. toruloides - TUT, Estonia
DC12: Adaptive Laboratory Evolution for alternative yeasts in lipid precursors accumulation - DTU, Denmark
Study Area: Biotechnology and Systems Analysis for Applications in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).
Scholarship Description: These positions offer a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research projects aimed at advancing the field of biotechnology and systems analysis for the production of sustainable aviation fuels using yeast-based solutions.
Eligibility: We are looking for highly motivated doctoral candidates with a background in biotechnology, systems analysis, or related fields. Applicants should have a strong academic record and a keen interest in contributing to sustainable aviation fuel research.
Required Documents: To apply, please submit the following documents: Academic Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation
How to Apply: The application process will start on 1st of February 2024 and will end on 29th February (23:59, Europe/Brussels) . For additional information and the application form, visit YAF Application Form. For any questions, please send an email to ******.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of a leading research initiative in sustainable aviation fuels!
More information and the selection process can be found here.
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