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Research Associate
(m/f/d) /
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d)

Institute Institut
Remuneration EG 13  TV-L 
Start of employment December 1st 2024
Application deadline November 8th 2024
Scope part time (75%) and until September 30th 2025



Wax production, which is predominantly based on fossil feedstocks, is associated with significant environmental problems due to its petrochemical origin. Although renewable options exist, there are challenges such as competition with the food and feed industries, environmental degradation and problems with monocultures. There is therefore a need to research environmentally friendly alternatives for wax production. The aim of this project is to develop a sustainable alternative for wax production using waste materials with a high fatty acid content as feedstock. As the current use of by-products containing fatty acids is directed towards energy recovery and therefore potential remains untapped, enzymatic processes will be developed to convert the fatty acids into waxes that can be used in different applications. With this aim, the required properties of the end product have to be defined, variations in the raw material composition will be investigated and a sustainability and economic assessment as well as a market analysis will be carried out


YOUR TASKS

  • Establishment of analytics and physicochemical characterization of lipid-rich side streams
  • Identification of enzymes for the conversion of fatty acids to wax esters
  • Development of a lipase-catalyzed transesterification process for the production of wax esters
  • Investigation of the techno-economic viability and sustainability of the established process
  • Market research and competition analysis of bio-based wax esters

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

  • Completed scientific university studies, in particular in the fields of biotechnology or environmental sciences

Required knowledge and personal skills

  • Eperience in process development for resource recovery
  • Knowledge in biorefinery and biopolymers
  • Knowledge in sustainability and techno-economic analysis
  • Experience in processing of side-products for valorization


    OUR OFFER

    • a job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
    • intensive induction/ onboarding
    • flexible and family-friendly working conditions
    • 30 day vacation per year
    • company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits
    • comprehensive training and further education programs


    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 Ms. Dr. Ana Malvis Romero, Tel.-Nr. +49 40 428 78 28 90, Email: ana.malvis.romero@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.

    Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof ofcompleted 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).
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