PERSON SPECIFICATION
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
a) Excellent research capabilities in anaerobic C1 gas
conversion technologies
b) Excellent skills on analytical techniques, design and
operation related to biological conversion systems
c) Excellent organisational, oral (English) and written
(English) communication skills
d) Demonstrate good team working skills
e) Able to work in an interdisciplinary environment
f) Able to learn rapidly across disciplines
g) Ability to perform complex chemical analysis.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
h) Knowledge of mixed culture
biochemical/biotechnology processes; more
specifically lithotrophic methanogenic conversions
i) Knowledge of reactor design that rely on gas to
liquid transfers
j) Knowledge of analytical, design and operational
techniques for biochemical anaerobic processes
EXPERIENCE
Essential
(k) Project experience at post graduate level in design
and operation of a C1 biomethanation processes
(min 1 year).
(l) Experience in project work as part of a team
(m) Experience of carrying out laboratory based
experimental work related to anaerobic gas
conversion processes
(n) Experience of compiling information from various
sources and writing findings and results
(o) Experience of using a number of chemical
analytical techniques and using various
instrumentation to monitor and control biological
processes
TRAINING
Essential
(p) A chemistry/biology based science or engineering
degree
(q) Accomplished relevant training through a full/partial
research postgraduate programme directly related
to the biomethanation process.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
(r) Able to work proactively, autonomously with selfmotivation and discipline
(s) Good time management and ability to work to
deadlines
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Desirable
(t) Ability to design, install and operate laboratory
anaerobic gas conversion processes for H2 and
CO2 to methane and organic acids.
(u) Ability to prepare written technical, progress reports
and background for business plans and patent filing
Desirable
v) Knowledge of monitoring and control systems for
biological conversion processes
w) Knowledge of homoacetogenic and other carboxylic
acid producing cultures, their characteristics and
kinetics
Desirable
(x) Experience of working with a variety of industrial
and academic stakeholders
Desirable
(y) Postgraduate studies in a science or engineering
discipline or appropriate industrial experience
Desirable
(z) Driving license