Doctoral Researcher, Solid-state enzymatic conversion of biomass
About this role
Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors. Our campus is in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community's diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.
The School of Chemical Engineering ( CHEM School ) is one of the six schools of Aalto University. It combines natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.
The Department of Chemistry and Materials Science is looking for:
A Doctoral Researcher (PhD student) in solid-state enzymatic conversion of biomass
Are you interested in research, particularly in the field of biochemistry and material science, and enthusiastic about exploring unconventional synthetic strategies? We are now seeking a motivated team player, passionate about developing sustainable biocatalytic material synthesis techniques. Our research focuses on the use of mechanochemical and related solid-state synthesis approaches to make materials under solvent-free or low-solvent conditions, aiming to reduce the waste, cost, and hazards of chemical reactions. You will explore these synthesis approaches for biocatalytic transformations of biomass (e.g. cellulose, hemicellulose, chitin) into value-added biomaterials. In this role, you have the opportunity to train skills in biochemistry, materials science, in a large variety of material characterization techniques, and contribute to shaping a sustainable future.
Your role and goals
The focus of your research will be on enzyme-catalyzed transformations of biopolymers through solid-state reaction set-ups (ball milling, extrusion, and accelerated agin