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The Faculty of Biology has the following job opening:

Research Position (PhD candidate)

ID: Wiss23549

starting: nächstmöglich
part-time 65 %
salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
fixed-term

The Department of Genetics of Prokaryotes at the Faculty of Biology is known for its long-standing expertise in the field of metabolic engineering of microorganisms in the context of industrial biotechnology. One focus of research is the avoidance/utilisation of carbon dioxide through fermentative through fermentative biotechnology processes. To this end, microbes that can be used either in mono- or co-culture are to be developed. These should be able to convert simple carboxylic acids. The project is part of a national collaboration between academia and industry.

Your Tasks

Research tasks (100 %):

research with a focus on strain development with Corynebacterium glutamicum
Metabolic engineering for the use of simple carboxylic acids
Metabolic engineering for the production of industrially relevant amines
Metabolic engineering for the co-cultivation of Corynebacterium glutamicum with other microorganisms

Employment is conductive to scientific qualification.

We offer

salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
fixed-term (3 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
part-time 65 %

internal and external training opportunities
variety of health, consulting and prevention services
reconcilability of family and work
collegial working environment
modern work environment with digital processes
various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)

Your Profile

We expect

completed relevant scientific university studies (e. g. Master or Diploma) in biotechnology, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or any related field
relevant experience in standard molecular biology techniques
knowledge and experience in metabolic engineering of Corynebacterium
knowledge and experience with cultivation of Corynebacterium
knowledge and practical experience for the production of industrially relevant compounds
knowledge and practical experience in HPLC analysis of fermentation products and intermediates
proficent handling of common office and laboratory software
very good knowledge of the German and/or English language, both written and spoken
independent, self-reliant and dedicated style of work
strong organisational and coordination skills
cooperative and team-oriented working style
high motivation

Application Procedure

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

application deadline: 15.09.2023

Contact
Prof. Dr. Volker Wendisch
+49 521 106-5611
volker.wendisch@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Biologie
Prof. Dr. Volker Wendisch
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld

Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. This is particularly true with regard both to academic and technical posts as well as positions in information technology as well as the skilled crafts and trades. Applications are handled according to the provisions of the state statutes on equal opportunity. Applications from suitably qualified handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged. At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.

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