The Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at Trinity College Dublin is seeking applicants for PhD students for March 2023. The selected applicant will work on a research topic related to the application of anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox) process for wastewater treatment and resource recovery. This PhD project will focus on developing an energy-efficient autotrophic biological nitrogen removal process with the potential for resource recovery. The successful candidate will join an active research group at Trinity College Dublin, working under the supervision of Prof. Muhammad Ali. Prof. Ali’s group is a multidisciplinary team with experience and expertise in the fields of environmental engineering, wastewater treatment, microbial ecology, and applied bioinformatics.
Funding Information
The project is sponsored by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
Qualifications
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have a MSc degree in environmental engineering, environmental microbiology, or related fields. Post-qualification industrial experience will be preferred.
Knowledge & Experience (Essential & Desirable)
The candidate is expected to have experience in operating bioreactors. Experience in operating anammox bioreactor is a big plus. The use of general molecular biological tools (e.g., PCR, and FISH) is highly encouraged. The candidate should have experience working in the lab setting and should have conversant knowledge of general lab safety practices.
Skills & Competencies
The candidates must possess strong analytical and communication (written and oral English) skills and work in a collaborative environment. In addition, the candidate will supervise graduate students, prepare manuscripts, and present results at national and international conferences.
Application Procedure
Applicants should send a cover letter describing their research experience and interests, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, names and contact details of 2 referees, and peer-reviewed articles (if any) to:-
Name: Dr. Muhammad Ali
Email Address: Muhammad.Ali@tcd.ie
Please include the job title (Studentship in Environmental Biotechnology) in the subject of your e-mail. Those who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.