A postdoctoral position is available at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC.  The focus of the fellowship is to study the bioelectrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to liquid fuels. Skills in microbiology and electrochemistry are required, experience in analytical chemistry and molecular biology is highly desirable. Experience in microbial fermentation and bioprocess engineering would be advantageous.

Please use the following link for more information and to begin the application process: https://www.jobs.musc.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1274189182722

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A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. M.Y. El-Naggar (NanoBio Group at the University of Southern California: http://nanobio.usc.edu) to investigate microbial fuel cells and the associated fundamental electron transport mechanisms across the biotic-abiotic interface. A PhD is required in biophysics, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, bioengineering, or a related field. Prior experience with biological fuel cells (microbial and/or enzymatic) is highly desired. While a strong background in the biological sciences is required, the successful candidate will work closely with an interdisciplinary group of physicists and engineers on experimental work at the intersection of physics, biology, and nanotechnology.

The successful candidate will be part of a team that investigates the role of extracellular nanostructures (both biological and synthetic) in biofuel cells, while seeking an improved understanding of the fundamental mechanisms and limits of power extraction at the single-to-few cell level. Our approaches include but are not limited to: electrochemical analysis, novel fuel cell design, surface modification, nanoscale fabrication/measurements, scanning probe techniques, fluorescence microscopy, microfluidics, and various molecular biology, single cell, and single molecule techniques.

A Ph.D., a strong publication record, and proficiency in English are required. Preferred start dates range from June to October 2010.

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Postdoc Plantpower Wageningen University - The Netherlands, 38 hours per week Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group

Job description

Wageningen University and Research Centre (Wageningen UR) is an internationally renowned knowledge institute in the fields of life sciences and sustainability. It makes an essential contribution to the quality of life through pioneering research and innovative education in the fields of health and nutrition, sustainable agricultural systems and a viable environment. The sub-department of Environmental Technology focuses on research and education on the most important environmental issues for the present and future generations. This includes: recovery of minerals and metals from wastewaters and gasses, recovery of energy from waste and wastewaters, renewable energy production from solar energy (plantpower) and salt-fresh water gradients (blue-energy), reusing of water via biological & advanced water treatment and ground water protection. PlantPower (www.plantpower.eu) is a large, multidisciplinary research EU project on development of novel bioenergy production systems based on living plants and microbial fuel cells (plant-MFC). The Plant-MFC's efficiently convert light into electrical energy. The plant roots produce exudates which are metabolised by bacteria inside the anode of a microbial fuel cell. The anode of the MFC functions as electron acceptor. A first, small scale, proof of principle of the Plant-MFC has been given recently. The Plant-MFC might be implemented in several ways, ranging from local small scale electricity providers to large scale energy wetlands & islands, high-tech energy & food supplying greenhouses and novel biorefineries. The project is subsidised by the EU FP7 Future & Emerging Technology Energy program. The research focuses on the fundamental working principles of plant microbial fuel cell. The Postdoc will focus on identification of electron transfer and biochemical processes within the bioanode of the microbial fuel cell. Hereby the objective is to investigate and improve the coulombic efficiency of the Plant-MFC.

Requirements

Doctorate The candidate has a PhD in a relevant domain (biotechnology, fuel cells, environmental technology, microbiology, electrochemistry), 2 to 5 years Post-doc experience and skills to do technological research. Experience with microbial fuel cells is considered as an advantage. He/she is fluent in English and has good writing skills. The candidate is able to communicate well with fellow researchers in similar and other relevant disciplines. The candidate is a team player and enthusiastically to co-supervise PhD, MSc students and performing senior research tasks. Additional information about the job: Additional information about this position can be obtained from Dr. ir. Bert Hamelers (++31 (0) 317 483447)

Organization

Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group AFSG is the organisation for development and transfer of knowledge in the field of sustainable applications of agro-components for safe and healthy food and non-food products.

Conditions of employment

Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 3500 - 4000 Salaryscale 10. Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 3755 Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: 2 years Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional Information

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Dr. ir. Bert Hamelers Telephone number: + 31 317 483447 Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

Application

You can apply for this job before 24-07-2009 by sending your application to: Wageningen UR - AFSG bode 118 K. den Ridder P.O. Box 17 6700 AA Wageningen Netherlands E-mail address: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AFSG 09.065.

The environmental and sustainability program in University of Colorado Denver is seeking a perspective doctoral student interested in microbial fuel cells (MFCs) and environmental biotechnology. The goal of the research is to investigate the biological and electrochemical constraints of MFC systems that lead to a practical system for application. Applicants should have strong academic records, excellent English communication skills, and strong self-motivation. Experience in MFCs, environmental microbiology, or electrochemistry are desirable. Qualified applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Zhiyong (Jason) Ren ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for any questions or visit our website for details.