Research Associate (m/f/d) -
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in
Institute Institute of Technical Microbiology
Remuneration EG 13 TV-L
ID: 35825WV7
Start of employment March 1st 2026
Application deadline December 17th 2025
Scope full time, fixed term until February 28th 2029
The Institute of Technical Microbiology is an open and international institute. Together with one technician, around 20 scientific staff members, and a changing group of students, we conduct research and teaching in the fields of sustainable biotechnology, bio-based resources, and microbial wastewater treatment.
We place particular importance on involving all team members in the various workflows and decision-making processes, and on fostering a collegial, respectful, and supportive working environment.
YOUR TASKS
- Experimental development and optimization of dark fermentation of organic wastes
- Design and construction of pilot-scale fermente
- Continuous and long-term operation of the fermenter with real waste streams
- Techno-economic analysis for the entire waste-to-chemical bioreaction cascade
- Life-cycle assessment
YOUR PROFILE
Requirements
- Experience with microbiological methods, e.g. sterile techniques and anaerobic bioprocesses for treatment of organic waste(water)
- Hands-on skills in analytical methods for relevant solid, liquid, and gas analysis
- Very good English skills, both spoken and written (B2/C1)
Desired knowledge and personal skills
- Experience with design and continuous operation of bioreactors
- Basic knowledge of autoCAD, Aspen Plus, OpenLCA, and/or SimaPro softwares
OUR OFFER
- a job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
- flexible and family-friendly working conditions
- 30 day vacation per year
- good public transport connections
- special conditions in further gyms
At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions.
With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.
For further information please contact Dr. Laura-Alina Philipp, Tel.-Nr. +49 40 30601 3488, Email: laura.philipp@tuhh.de
We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity or social background.
The TUHH stands for equal opportunities as well as appreciative and respectful cooperation.
The TUHH stands for equal opportunities as well as appreciative and respectful cooperation.
Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof of completed training and/or university degree, job references or certificates of employment) via the online application system.
Notice for severely disabled persons and people with equal status.
Notice for graduates of foreign educational qualifications:
Please submit proof of all obtained university degrees and, if available, the recognition of your educational qualifications in Germany (e.g. anabin excerpts and/or acknowledgement of previous employers).
Please submit proof of all obtained university degrees and, if available, the recognition of your educational qualifications in Germany (e.g. anabin excerpts and/or acknowledgement of previous employers).
