From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of anita.tienhaara@helsinki.fi
Sent: 2. maaliskuuta 2010 13:16
To: FinBioNet
Subject: [Bco] VTT is looking for the experts in bioprocess technology to Espoo

 

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is an impartial and multitechnological R&D organisation that provides high-end technology solutions and innovation services. VTT promotes the development of industries and public services, the wellbeing of society, the health and safety of the environment, and improves the knowledge base for political decision making. From its wide knowledge base, VTT can combine different technologies, create new innovations and a substantial range of world-class technologies and applied research services, thus improving sustainable development in the society and competitiveness and competence of industries world-wide.

 

VTT is looking for the experts in bioprocess technology to Espoo.

 

Application deadline is 2010-03-22.

 

We are looking for two research scientists for a fixed-term of employment to develop biotechnical production processes, especially for biofuels and biochemicals by microbial cell factories. The work will include optimisation of the fermentation processes, process concepts as well as analytics related to the cultivations. 

 

We expect you to have relevant qualifications from a university or polytechnic as well as experience in bioprocess technology and bioreactor cultivations and down stream processes. Understanding of process concepts and production physiology is an asset. You should be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Good written and oral command of English is required. 

 

In addition to challenging and interesting duties, we offer you excellent working conditions and good career and development oppotunities. You will be involved in Finnish and international advanced research. 

 

For further information, please contact Team Leader Jaana Uusitalo 020 722 7112, jaana.uusitalo@vtt.fi or Technology Manager Tiina Nakari-Setälä 020 722 5134, tiina.nakari-setala@vtt.fi.

 

Please fill in your application at http://www.vtt.fi/careers

 

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