Post-Doctoral position (or potentially doctoral studies) in the area of Biorefining Conversions
2nd Generation Biofuels and Solvents from Biomass
Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science
University of Alberta
Closing Date: Open until filled
Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral position (or potentially doctoral studies) in the Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science in the area of Biorefining Conversions. Applicants should have a recent doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering or Applied Chemistry with a focus on reaction engineering and organic analysis. Experience in traditional- or bio-fuels research would be a significant asset.
Prior work has resulted in the development of a new pyrolytic process with the demonstrated capability of converting tallow, canola oil, and other oils and fats to a hydrocarbon mixture composed primarily of alkanes and alkenes. This aliphatic hydrocarbon product has potential for application as a solvent, a cetane booster for the petrochemical industry and potentially a biodiesel fuel alternative. The successful applicant will be working on the scale-up and development of a continuous reactor system for this process, as well as designing and conducting fundamental studies of the pyrolytic reaction in both batch and continuous systems.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV (including list of publications) and the names and contact information of three referees to:
Mail: Dr. David Bressler
BTD Assistant Professor – Biorefining Conversions & Fermentations
Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science
4-10 Agriculture/Forestry Building, University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2P5
E-mail: david.bressler@afhe.ualberta.ca
Fax: (780) 492-8914
Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science
University of Alberta
Closing Date: Open until filled
Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral position (or potentially doctoral studies) in the Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science in the area of Biorefining Conversions. Applicants should have a recent doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering or Applied Chemistry with a focus on reaction engineering and organic analysis. Experience in traditional- or bio-fuels research would be a significant asset.
Prior work has resulted in the development of a new pyrolytic process with the demonstrated capability of converting tallow, canola oil, and other oils and fats to a hydrocarbon mixture composed primarily of alkanes and alkenes. This aliphatic hydrocarbon product has potential for application as a solvent, a cetane booster for the petrochemical industry and potentially a biodiesel fuel alternative. The successful applicant will be working on the scale-up and development of a continuous reactor system for this process, as well as designing and conducting fundamental studies of the pyrolytic reaction in both batch and continuous systems.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV (including list of publications) and the names and contact information of three referees to:
Mail: Dr. David Bressler
BTD Assistant Professor – Biorefining Conversions & Fermentations
Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science
4-10 Agriculture/Forestry Building, University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2P5
E-mail: david.bressler@afhe.ualberta.ca
Fax: (780) 492-8914
