ETH Zurich is pleased to invite applicants to apply for a PhD position in environmental sciences. Applications will be evaluated immediately.

In line with these needs, the doctoral student will determine preferred physical properties of substrates, pre- and co-treatment (e.g. microbial) strategies and feeding experiment standards. In addition, the successful candidate will towards exploring new insect products while ensuring their safety with innovative non-thermal processing technologies. Embedded in an international multidisciplinary research team, the candidate will work towards making sustainable insect products and organic waste and side stream management a global reality, contributing to food security and resource management.
The candidate should have excellent academic qualifications, good communication skills, and strong self-motivation. In addition, enthusiasm, talent, and interest to engage independently in multidisciplinary research (i.e. engineering, microbiology, food science, animal nutrition, entomology) and the underlying mechanisms is required. The successful candidate must have a Master degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Microbiology, Agricultural Sciences, Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Ecology or Food Science. The candidate should have a sound foundation in biology, microbiology and food processing principles, and be interested in entomology. The position will be open until a suitable candidate has been indentified.
Summary:
Study in: | Switzerland |
Level: | PhD |
Salary: | Unspecified |
Duration: | Unspecified |
Hours: | Full time |
Certificate: | Unspecified |
Contract: | Temporary |
Deadline: | As soon as possible |
Employer: | ETH Zurich |
Apply Link: | http://tinyurl.com/yxusj363 |
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