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M.Sc. Candidate(s) sought for micro-algae production at MARECURA AS

M.Sc. Candidate(s) sought for micro-algae production

TO BE POSTED AT THE INSTIUTION – AND/OR- TO BE MAILED POTENTIAL CANDIDATES AND/OR TUTORS

We seek a highly motivated bachelor-level student of biotechnology, chemistry or biology to work with our 25 L PBR (see photo) on a 3-6 months engagement starting May-July this year. After this a permanent R&D position will be available for the right candidate. The position is part of our R&D team for production of food and feed ingredients from micro-algae at our factory at Maarud Bio-industrial Park, located just 75 km outside Oslo, Norway.  Candidates who want to continue for a M.Sc.-degree with us at some European university gain priority.  Candidates with M.Sc. of a relevant subject area are well-come, aiming at an Industrial Ph.D. fellowship or similar.  We encourage candidates who will consider working with us on a regular basis in developing micro-algae processes and products. MareCura is a novel company but based upon 50 years of European R&D. We comprise a high commercial and academic standing and a strong products knowledge among our four board members and two majority owners, and participate in well-established professional networks.  Currently, new projects are developed with our Norwegian partners. The selected candidate(s) will gain valuable experience from industrial bioproduction from renewable resources, concepts of clean production technology and industrial ecology. A Non-Disclosure Agreement must be signed by the candidate, and with the mother institution of future M.Sc./Ph.D.-theses. Private room can be rented in our apartment close to the factory. Fixed monthly salary is offered and paid according to Norwegian regulations at the current national level for fresh candidates, depending on qualifications. A brief application with extensive CV and indication of final grade level should be in our mailbox by May 1.st. Candidates and Potential tutors can contact me by phone or mail, or if convenient during the Algae Industrial Summit, Viennena, April 25-26.th.    

MORTEN LAAKE, Docent (p)        CTO of MARECURA AS

Office:  MAARUDVEIEN 126, NO-2114 DISENÅ, NORWAY  – TEL:       +47 48099110        MAIL:  mlaake@marecura.no

Grants to get Transnational Access (TA) to research and testing facilities across the BRISK2 network

How to Apply

2nd International Conference on Food Bioactives & Health (FBHC 2018)

UPCOMING CONFERENCE 

The  2nd International Conference on Food Bioactives & Health (FBHC 2018) will take place from the 26th to the 28th of September, in Lisbon, Portugal. The topics addressed by FBHC 2018 will cover the whole palette of interests of the community including the impact of polyphenols, carotenoids, glucosinolates, marine compounds, polysaccharides, peptides and proteins as food bioactives for health.

For more details please visit: http://www.itqb.unl.pt/fbhc2018

You can submit your abstract online at: http://www.itqb.unl.pt/fbhc2018/registration/registration

Carry out an STSM in Switzerland

The Research Group Aquaculture Systems at the Institute of Natural Resource Sciences of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland is inviting applicants for an STSM.

We operate a large (20 m²) open photobioreactor, remotely controlled, fully automated (evaporation control, CO₂), and equipped with various sensors (PAR, pCO₂, turbidity, pH, etc). Together with our autosampler, we can closely follow a cultivation and also have the means to supply the reactor with nutrients from external sources (e.g. with waste water). To carry out work on a smaller scale, we operate a laboratory with incubators (illuminated, CO₂, humidity) and various analytical tools (plate reader, analytical chemistry, elemental analysis (XRF, CHN), biomass composition (NIRS), Ecotox tests, etc.).

Our interests are manifold: We investigate the use of microalgae in fish feed (we also operate a recirculating aquaculture system), we use microalgae to treat waste water and optimize their cultivation in waste water, we screen microalgae for antifungal activity, we are curious about contaminations, you name it.

We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher whose skills complement or extend ours and who would like to cooperate with us. You bring in your own ideas for exciting research that hopefully lead to joint publications or larger projects.

If you are interested, contact Dominik Refardt (dominik.refardt@zhaw.ch)

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SHORT TERM SCIENTIFIC MISSIONS (STSM) IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE COST ACTION ES1408 EUALGAE

A STSM grant is a fixed contribution based on the budget requested by the applicant and the evaluation of the application by the selection committee (a maximum of EUR 2.500; EUR 3.500 for ECI). This grant will not necessarily cover all expenses; it is intended only as a contribution to the travel and subsistence costs of the participant.

STSM applicants should be graduate students (must be engaged in an official research programme as a PhD student) or postdoctoral fellows (including Early Career Investigators), and must either be employed by or affiliated to an institution or legal entity which has within its remit a clear association with performing research.

• Deadline for applications: CLOSED
• STSMs must be completed by 20^th April 2018.
• The report has to be sent to the STSM coordinator within 30 days after the completion of the STSM and in any case by 20^th April 2018.
• Check here the call text with the requirements.

For further information on STSMs contact the EUAlgae STSM Coordinator Dr Dominik Refardt.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC) Conference Grants in the framework of COST Action ES1408 EUALGAE

Conference Grants are aimed at supporting PhD students and Early Career Investigators (ECI) from Participating Inclusiveness Target Country (ITC) to attend international science and technology related conferences not specifically organized by the COST Action.

The applicant must make an oral/poster presentation at the conference in question and must be listed in the official event/conference programme. The main subject of the oral presentation/poster presentation/speech at the approved conference must be on the topic of the Action and must acknowledge COST.

A Conference Grant is a fixed financial contribution (maximum EUR 2.000) which takes into consideration the budget request of the applicant and the outcome of the evaluation of the application by the Core Group. Conference Grants do not necessarily cover all of the expenses related to participating in a given conference. It is a contribution to the overall travel, accommodation and meal expenses of the selected Grantee.

The participation of each applicant must be pre-approved by the Core Group of the EUALGAE Action.

• Deadline for applications: at least 45 days before the conference start date (within the Grant Period 3).
• The conference participation must be completed by 20^th April 2018.
• The report has to be submitted within 30 calendar days from the end date of the Conference.
• Check here the call text with the requirements.

For further information on Conference Grants contact the EUAlgae Grant Manager Ms Radoslava Metodieva-López.