Intensification of Anaerobic Digestion of Biosolids

In partnership with USP Technologies with Brown & Caldwell, we are developing an innovative treatment technologies able to intensify fermentation and anaerobic digestion while also enabling resource recovery. More information about the technology can be found in the following publications :
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0043135422006728
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/wer.10694
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1385894724009549
We invite applications for a PDF to support the piloting and commercialization of the technology. The PDF will be operating various vacuum-intensified laboratory digesters to establish design and operating criteria for various pilots. The incumbent will also support the operation and troubleshooting of mobile pilot at a local wastewater treatment plant. The successful applicant will engage in experimental and modeling work to advance the technology.
The selected candidate will join a research team comprised of 6 graduate students, 3 post-doctoral fellows, and a research scientist focused on the development of anaerobic digestion technologies. The applicant should have a strong background in biological wastewater treatment, anaerobic digestion of wastewater biosolids, anaerobic digestion modeling, and knowledge of the anaerobic digestion model ADM1. Knowledge of wastewater simulation software e.g. Sumo, Biowin, GPS-X, etc. is an asset. Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary, and knowledge of experimental design software is beneficial.
The successful candidate will join a prestigious research group which has been awarded over $19M in funding in the last 10 years. Western University (http://www.uwo.ca/) is a leading Canadian academic institution that is committed to excelling as an innovative research-intensive university.
Please send your CV, a list of two references (along with contact phone and email), unofficial university transcripts and a cover letter summarizing qualifications and research interests to Dr. George Nakhla (gnakhla@uwo.ca). The start date is September 2024 and the appointment is for up to 2 years. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, until the positions are filled.
We are thankful for all applicants, but only individuals who are selected for an interview will be contacted.