Researcher in Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Urban Biowastes

Universita degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza

Posted: 13 November 2026 - Rome, Italy

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The position involves establishing and operating a multistage biotechnological process to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates from urban biowastes using mixed microbial cultures. The role requires scaling the process from laboratory (TRL 3) to pilot scale (TRL 6), followed by extraction, recovery, and analysis of the produced polymers using chromatographic techniques. The successful candidate will contribute to advancing sustainable biomaterial production from waste streams.

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  • Role: recognised researcher,leading researcher,first stage researcher,established researcher
  • Research field: Engineering
  • Research topic: Biomaterial engineering
  • Application deadline: 5 December 2026