Research Associate
(m/f/d) /
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d)
Institute Institute of Technical Biocatalysis
Remuneration EG 13 TV-L
Start of employment July 1st 2025
Application deadline June 5th 2025
Scope part time (75%) and fixed term until July 31st 2028
The position is part of the BIOCYCLING project within the DFGs (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) special priority program on productive biofilm systems (SPP 2494). It aims to address key scientific questions to enable engineered biofilms that can upcycle PET into valuable chemicals in a scalable, continuous bioreactor. A special focus is the development of non-invasive in-line process analytics for realtime monitoring of PET degradation and biofilm growth.
The Institute for Technical Biocatalysis at the TU Hamburg develops sustainable biotechnological processes for a climate-friendly future. Our interdisciplinary, international team works with enthusiasm and scientific curiosity in an open, collegial atmosphere. Doctoral studies are research-oriented at the interface of biotechnology, chemistry and process engineering – innovative, application-oriented and in dialogue with research and industry.
YOUR TASKS
- Establishment of in-line biofilm analytics using FTIR
- Characterization of biofilm growth and PET degradation reaction kinetics
- Development of a novel biofilm reactor concept for PET degradation
- Writing reports and scientific publications, applying for third-party funding and presenting at scientific conferences and congresses
- Participation in teaching, supervision of research and final theses (project, Bachelor's and Master's theses)
YOUR PROFILE
Requirements
- Completed scientific university studies, in particular in the subject*s bioprocess engineering, process engineering, technical chemistry, electrochemistry, biocatalysis/biotechnology
Required knowledge and personal skills
- Experience of working in a laboratory
- Knowledge in biocatalysis and downstream processing
- Experience with FTIR analytics and data analysis software is of advantage
- Enjoy working in an interdisciplinary and international team as well as having an independent way of working
OUR OFFER
- a job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
- intensive induction/ onboarding
- possibility of mobile working
- 30 day vacation per year
- good public transport connections
- company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits
- comprehensive training and further education programs
- internal offers for health promotion
- 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 Victoria Bueschler, Tel.-Nr. +49 40 42878 2505, Email: victoria.bueschler@tuhh.de
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.
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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