Objective
In this project, the primary goal is to optimize slurry phase bioremediation of petroleum-contaminated sands using marine bacteria. Optimal cultivation conditions for hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria will be determined by varying the medium composition (ratio of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium), the solubility ofalkanes/PAHs in water (supplementation with biosurfactants) and other parameters (pH, temperature & dissolved oxygen). Specific growth rates and intrinsic degradation rates of selected isolates and communities will be measured in the absence of the soil matrix (sand). The intrinsic rates will be compared to mass transfer resistances for different types of oil and different conditions of mixing, and an expression for the overall degradation rates will be derived for a variety of nutrient availability situations by conducting an extensive series of experiments in slurry phase bioreactors. The performance of this system with marine bacteria will be compared to typical heterotopy oil-degrading microbes of terrestrial origin. The experimental data will also be used to develop a mechanistic mathematical model. The Marie-Curie Fellows should have a Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering or equivalent and a good publication record as well as expertise in slurry phase bioreactors. The Fellows are expected to carry out innovative ex-site bioremediation research and collaborate with staff members in the laboratory. Excellent knowledge of the English language is required. At the time of selection, the Fellows must be 35 years old or less (allowance is made for childcare or military/civil service) and cannot be of Greek nationality or having worked for more than 12 months during the past two years in Greece. The work will be carried out at the Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering &Environmental Biotechnology in the Dept of Environmental Engineering at the TU-Crete (Chania, Greece). The laboratory has been established in 1997 and is currently conducting several externally funded research projects. At the present time the research group is comprised of 5 researchers, 1 laboratory technician and 10 graduate students. All equipment required to carry out this project is already in place. The selection process is expected to finish by the end of September 2001 and 2003 and the Fellow is expected to join by Dec. 31, 2001 and 2003respectively. Remuneration is about 1700 /month plus 400 /month as mobility allowance. Travel expenses from and to the country of origin are also covered.
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73100 HANIA - CRETE
Greece
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