Collection and analysis of experimental and spectroscopic data for the characterization of lignocellulosic waste materials and the development of predictive models supporting fermentation trials.

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Polytechnic Marche
New! Posted on: 18/03/2026 Deadline: 08/04/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

07/AGRI-04 - Agricultural, Forest And Biosystems Engineering

Description

The candidate will collaborate on a research project ´focused on the characterization lignocellulosic waste materials through laboratory and spectroscopic analyses, with the aim of developing predictive models to support fermentation experiments. The planned activities will include sample collection and preparation, the execution of physico-chemical and spectroscopic analyses (e.g., NIR, FTIR), as well as the processing and interpretation of experimental data. The candidate will also contribute to the development and validation of statistical and machine learning models for predicting material properties and monitoring biomass transformation during fermentation with ligninolytic fungi. Finally, the role will involve the implementation and management of fermentation processes, from experimental planning using Design of Experiments (DoE) to the practical setup of experimental trials.

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

12.0

Funding body

Università Politecnica delle Marche