Graduate Research Assistant in Food and Bioprocess Engineering (New 2024-25!) at Shi Lab, Biosystems for Sustainability, University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering 

Research 

• Bioprocessing
• Biomanufacturing
• Fermentation
• Sustainability
• Waste treatment
• Decarbonization

You will work together with a cluster of university wide researchers to develop new bioprocesses and models for food, agriculture, energy and water systems by exploring the interfaces between chemistry, engineering and biology. Example projects include biomass derived chemicals and advanced materials for applications in advanced-membrane technologies, water purification, and electrochemical energy storage (through recent NSF, DOE and USDA-NIFA awards).

Qualifications:

 The candidates should have An earned B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biological/Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Material Science and Engineering.