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🧬 PhD Position in Precision Fermentation & Protein Biomanufacturing | Grossmann Lab, UMass Amherst
Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst)
Department: Department of Food Science, College of Natural Science
Research Group: Grossmann Lab – Prof. Lutz Grossmann
📍 Location: Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
💼 Position Available: PhD Student – Precision Fermentation
🔬 Research Area: Precision Fermentation | Biomanufacturing | Microbial Expression Systems | Protein Engineering | Food Protein Research | Translational Research
The Grossmann Lab in the Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a motivated PhD student to join a newly launched research project focused on precision fermentation and next-generation protein ingredients.
The project will explore microbial expression systems and integrated approaches for developing novel food proteins, with significant translational potential from laboratory research toward real-world applications.
🧬 Research Focus
The PhD project will focus on developing and characterizing next-generation protein ingredients through microbial expression systems.
Key research areas include:
- Precision fermentation
- Biomanufacturing of novel protein ingredients
- Microbial expression systems
- Protein expression
- Downstream protein characterization
- Food protein research
- Translational biotechnology
- Integrated micro-supply-chain approaches
The project provides an opportunity to work across multiple stages of the research and development process, from biomanufacturing and protein expression to downstream characterization and application.
🔬 Project & Research Activities
The selected PhD student will lead a newly launched research project within the Grossmann Lab.
Potential research activities include:
- Developing microbial expression systems for novel proteins.
- Optimizing protein production and expression.
- Conducting downstream characterization of expressed proteins.
- Applying biomanufacturing approaches to food protein research.
- Connecting laboratory-scale research with potential real-world applications.
- Working within an integrated micro-supply-chain approach to protein research.
- Developing and taking ownership of a new research direction.
The project offers strong potential for translational research, bridging fundamental laboratory research and future applications in the food and biotechnology sectors.
🎓 Candidate Requirements
Applicants should have:
- An MS degree in Food Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience in protein expression.
- A publication record is desirable.
- Strong motivation to develop and lead a new research project.
- Interest in translational research and technology development.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary research environment.
🤝 Research Environment
The PhD student will work within the Grossmann Lab under the supervision of Prof. Lutz Grossmann.
The position provides an opportunity to gain interdisciplinary experience across:
- Food science
- Biotechnology
- Microbial biotechnology
- Protein expression
- Biomanufacturing
- Protein characterization
- Translational research
The student will be expected to take substantial ownership of the newly launched project while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
🌟 What You’ll Gain
- Research experience in precision fermentation.
- Hands-on experience with microbial expression systems.
- Training in protein expression and characterization.
- Exposure to biomanufacturing approaches for novel food proteins.
- Experience in translational and application-oriented research.
- Opportunity to lead a newly launched research project.
- Interdisciplinary experience across food science and biotechnology.
- Experience connecting laboratory research with real-world applications.
- Opportunity to develop a research profile in an emerging area of protein production.
💰 Funding & Position Details
Position: PhD Student
Funding: Fully Funded
Duration: 4 Years
Funding Includes: Stipend + Tuition
Anticipated Start: Spring 2027 or earlier
Employment/Training: Full-Time PhD Research
Research Area: Precision Fermentation & Protein Biomanufacturing
📅 Application Timeline
The position is anticipated to begin in Spring 2027 or earlier.
Interested candidates are encouraged to prepare their application materials and contact the Grossmann Lab directly.
📄 How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- CV
- Brief statement of research interests
- Contact information for 2 references
📧 Application Contact: grossmannlab@umass.edu
Principal Investigator: Prof. Lutz Grossmann
Application Materials: CV | Research Interest Statement | 2 References
📌 Job Details
Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst)
Department: Department of Food Science
Research Group: Grossmann Lab
Principal Investigator: Prof. Lutz Grossmann
Position: PhD Student
Location: Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
Research Area: Precision Fermentation | Protein Biomanufacturing
Research Focus: Microbial Expression Systems | Protein Expression | Downstream Characterization | Food Protein Research
Project: Newly Launched Precision Fermentation Project
Degree Requirement: MS in Food Science | Biotechnology | Microbiology | Biochemistry | Related Field
Experience: Hands-On Protein Expression Experience
Preferred: Publication Record
Research Approach: Translational Research | Integrated Micro-Supply-Chain Approach
Funding: Fully Funded
Duration: 4 Years
Funding Coverage: Stipend + Tuition
Anticipated Start: Spring 2027 or Earlier
Application Materials: CV | Brief Research Interest Statement | Contact Information for 2 References
Application Email: grossmannlab@umass.edu
Category
PhD Position | Precision Fermentation | Food Science | Biotechnology | Microbial Biotechnology | Protein Expression | Translational Research | UMass Amherst | Grossmann Lab | PhD USA
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