PhD Grant: Blueshell- Valorization of marine biomass- Exploring Shellfish By-products as sources of Blue Bioactivities – Flanders: State of the Art, Flanders (Belgium)
The successful applicant will be involved in a research project – as PhD researcher- related to valorisation of marine biomass (ie shells from different marine organisms).
The successful applicants tasks will involve:
- Different processing techniques to maximally explore the potential of valorisable products (ie classical extractions, fermentation, …)
- Screening and characterization of the compounds for a battery of different bioactivities relevant for different sectors (horticultural plant stimulant, anti-fouling, food-safety, nutritional….).
- Valorisation and evaluation of market potential of succesful bioactive compounds
The role has a three year contract, and the research will be conducted amongst a multi-disciplinary team.
Application deadline: 23 March 2017