Postdoctoral Researcher (100%)The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Valais (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) has over 2,800 students. Through research, it contributes to economic and social development and the creation of jobs. The new Energypolis campus, home to the School of Engineering, EPFL and modern start-ups, is an ecosystem for research.Postdoctoral Researcher (100%)The Food and Process Design group led by Prof. Mishra and the Food Structure Engineering group led by Prof. Rühs are jointly advancing how non-alcoholic beer and wine can be made without using non-Saccharomyces yeast. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team developing technologies for the sustainable production of non-alcoholic beer and wine. The project combines yeast biotechnology and biochemistry, bioprocess development, and industrial scale-up to translate research into industrial applications.Mission- Conduct applied research on the metabolism and physiology of non-Saccharomyces yeasts in beer and wine, with particular emphasis on metabolism in non-alcoholic beverages and the biochemistry of metabolism and its influence on wine and beer organoleptic quality.- Develop, optimize and scale biotechnological processes from laboratory to pilot and industrial scale with industrial partners from the brewing, wine and biotechnology sectors to translate research into industrial profiles.Profile- PhD in (Food)-Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related field with experience on the production of non-alcoholic wine and beer with a focus on non-Saccharomyces yeast.- Experience in aerobic and anaerobic bioprocess development, process scale-up and process engineering.- Combine a scientific track record with an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to translate science into industrial applications.- Experience with bioreactors from the 1L to the industrial scale and ability to apply the biochemistry of a single cell to industrial processes.- Proficiency in English, B2 in either French or German.Employment 100%Place of work SionStarting 1 September / 1 OctoberFor further information please contact the project lead. Please submit your complete documents (CV, letter, diplomas and certificates) by 9 August by clicking on the Apply button. Only online applications will be considered. jid38ee07daen jit0728aen jpiy26aen
Postdoctoral Researcher Arbeitgeber: HES-SO Valais-Wallis
Die Haute Ecole d’Ingénierie der HES-SO Valais-Wallis bietet eine inspirierende Arbeitsumgebung, die auf Teamarbeit und Innovation setzt. Mit einem klaren Fokus auf die Entwicklung von Fachkräften im Bereich der Sicherheit und des Bevölkerungsschutzes am Campus Energypolis, fördert das Unternehmen kontinuierliches Lernen und persönliche Weiterentwicklung. Die Möglichkeit, aktiv an der Prävention von Naturgefahren mitzuwirken und die Gemeinschaft zu unterstützen, macht diese Position besonders bedeutungsvoll und bereichernd.
