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    Master's and PhD Research Assistants specializing in biofuels/platform chemicals production

    June 28, 2024


     

    KANSAS STATE

    UNIVERSITY

    Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

    Master's and PhD Research Assistants

    Department: Biological and Agricultural Engineering

    Location: Manhattan, Kansas

    Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Fall 2025

    Position Summary

    The Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and Environment (SAFE) Lab led by incoming assistant professor Jikai Zhao (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=TS6zvOEAAAAJ&hl=en) in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University is seeking master's (1-2) and PhD (2-3) students specializing in biofuels/platform chemicals production through biochemical conversion of biomass and in sugar (glucose/galactose to fructose/tagatose) isomerization through enzymatic/catalytic reactions. The stipends are $20,000/year and $24,000/year for master's and PhD students, respectively, with an additional tuition support of~ $10,000/year.

    Position Duties

    The role of graduate research assistants encompasses a variety of responsibilities:

    • conducting research in biomass valorization and sugar isomerization.

    • developing scholarly manuscripts, presentations for scientific conferences, and reports to disseminate research findings.

    • mentoring undergraduate students and managing the laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Jikai Zhao.

    • assisting in identifying funding sources and drafting grant proposals.

    • engaging in relevant extension and education activities.

    • performing other research, education, and extension-related tasks as needed.

    Required Qualifications

    A B.S./M.S. degree in biological engineering, chemical engineering, biochemistry, agricultural engineering, food science/chemistry, or a closely related discipline. о Basic theoretical background and experimental experience in biomass pretreatment, fermentation, sugar isomerization, computational modeling, technoeconomic analysis, or life cycle assessment.

    o Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to publish manuscripts. TOEFL (79)/IELTS (6.5) and GPA above 3.0.

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    Admission Details: https://www.k-state.edu/grad/admissions/application-process/

    Preferred Qualifications


    Preference will be given to applicants with strong research experience, publication records, considerable motivation, and excellent problem-solving skills.

    How to Apply

    Inquiries including (1) a cover letter and (2) a CV can be submitted to Dr. Jikai Zhao at zjkbwy@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting immediately until the position is filled.


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