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The Faculty of Biology, Department of Genetics of Prokaryotes, has the following job opening:

Research position (PhD candidate)

ID: Wiss23375

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

The Department of Genetics of Prokaryotes at the Faculty of Biology conducts research in the field of bacterial biotechnology, molecular genetics and applied microbiology with the focus of research on the characterisation of global gene regulation and metabolic pathways, genome-wide expression analysis with DNA microarrays, synthetic and systems biology of industrially relevant bacteria as well as white biotechnology with a focus on rational strain development for the sustainable production of valuable compounds.

Your Tasks

Research tasks (100 %):

research focusing on carbohydrate production with bacteria
metabolic engineering for the overproduction of industrially relevant carbohydrates
CRISPR, CRISPRi and heterologous gene expression in bacteria
bioprocess development for carbohydrate production

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
flexible working hours
job ticket for regional public transport network
supplementary company pension
collegial working environment
exciting, varied tasks

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/genetic engineering of bacteria, e. g. Corynebacterium etc.
knowledge and experience with cultivation of bacteria, e. g. Corynebacterium etc.
proficient handling of common office and laboratory software
very good written and spoken German and/or English language skills
independent, self-reliant and dedicated style of work
interest in the application of bioinformatics tools
strong organizational and coordination skills
cooperative and team-oriented workstyle
high motivation

Preferred experience and skills

knowledge in the field of HPLC analysis

Application Procedure

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please use our online form via the application button below. Otherwise, you can send your complete application with the identification code Wiss23375 to the postal address listed on the right site.

application deadline: 29.06.2023

Contact
Prof. Dr. Volker Wendisch
+49 521 106-5611
volker.wendisch@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Faculty of Biology
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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