SIP - AMD - Harrata, Ryan - 2.23.26
About The Position
This project explores the use of native microbial cultures to develop bioprocesses for recovering valuable resources from waste streams. Students will study how single and mixed microbial communities can be applied to transform different types of waste into useful products. One research focus is arrested methanogenesis, where organic carbon–rich wastes are converted into carboxylic acids that can serve as building blocks for value-added bioproducts. A second focus is bioleaching, which uses microbial activity to recover critical minerals from secondary waste streams. Depending on project needs and student interests, participants may work on laboratory experiments, bioreactor operation, analytical measurements, data analysis, or bioprocess modeling and performance evaluation. The project offers hands-on research experience while exposing students to real-world challenges in bioprocess development and resource recovery
Requirements
- The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States.
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution.
- Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or
- Actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution.
- Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
- Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident at the time of application.
- If accepting an offer, must pass a screening drug test
Responsibilities
- laboratory experiments
- bioreactor operation
- analytical measurements
- data analysis
- bioprocess modeling and performance evaluation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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