6 March 2018
Venue: Aristotle University Dissemination Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
The 2nd EUAlgae workshop for algal bioproducts successfully took place in Thessaloniki, Greece. Early Career Investigators and PhD students from countries participating in the EUALGAE COST Action ES1408 presented their projects on microalgae bioproducts. The workshop was hosted by Cyanolab AUTH.
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.
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 a graduate student (must be engaged in an official research programme as a PhD student), a postdoctoral fellow (including Early Career Investigators), or must be employed by or affiliated to an institution or legal entity which has within its remit a clear association with performing research.
For further information on STSMs contact the EUAlgae STSM Coordinator Dr Dominik Refardt.
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 2.500) 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.
For further information on Conference Grants contact the EUAlgae Grant Manager Ms Radoslava Metodieva-López.
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
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/
You can submit your abstract online at: http://www.itqb.unl.pt/
Date: March 6th 2018
Venue: Aristotle University Dissemination Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
Target attendees: Early Career Investigators (prioritized) and PhD students from countries participating in the COST Action EUALGAE (http://eualgae.eu/). Only those candidates selected for oral presentation will be reimbursed.
Workshop structure (1 day): 15 Oral presentations (15 min presentation + 5 min questions) selected based on scientific relevance (evaluated from the abstracts submitted to the Working Group Leaders). Selection criteria will also include Working Group balance, country balance and gender balance. ONLY ONE ABSTRACT PER RESEARCH GROUP WILL BE CONSIDERED
Local Organizers: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Dr. Spyros Gkelis (sgkelis@bio.auth.gr)
Abstract MUST BE SUBMITTED TO radoslava.metodieva@imdea.org BEFORE FEBRUARY 1ST 2018.
See the text of the call here.
A post-doctoral fellowship is available in the group of Prof. Christiane Funk, Dept. of Chemistry and Umeå Plant Science Centre (https://www.upsc.se/), Umeå University (http://www.umu.se/), Sweden. The aim of the project is to characterize the structure and function of metacaspase-like proteases in cyanobacteria and unicellular algae.
Applicants profile: The post-doctoral fellowship is open for one year with possible extension for a second year. Highly motivated applicants with good publication record in international reviewed journals will be considered. A Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related life science is a prerequisite. The requested experimental skills include a solid background in molecular biology and biochemistry. Furthermore, the successful candidate should have worked with cyanobacteria, preferably with Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 and/or unicellular algae. Previous experience working with proteases are of benefit. A strong motivation to learn, an ability to develop new methods, and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment, are important features of the persons we are looking for. The fellowship is available immediately.
For further information about the fellowship, please contact Prof. Christiane Funk, Dept. of Chemistry, Umeå University, 90 187 Umeå, Sweden – Christiane.Funk@umu.se
For further information about the position and the application process: Post-doctoral fellowship available at the Department of Chemistry and Umeå Plant Science Centre