GreenX3 (MSCA-DN-ID) PhD position: Novel green technologies and methods for low-environmental i[...]

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The European Commission is offering a fully funded PhD position at MyBiotech focusing on green manufacturing technologies in pharmaceuticals. This role includes crucial interdisciplinary research with international collaboration and hands-on experience in a highly supportive environment aimed at sustainable development.

Leistungen

Social security benefits

Parental leave rights

Healthcare insurance

Flexible working conditions

Qualifikationen

• Must be a doctoral candidate at recruitment, not yet holding a PhD.
• Experience in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical technology, or biotechnology.
• Good command of English; knowledge of German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Establish green manufacturing protocols for drug delivery systems.
• Evaluate process parameters affecting quality attributes.
• Encapsulate chemicals for improved stability and bioavailability.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Organisational Skills

Data Analysis

Ausbildung

M.Sc. Degree in life science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Environmental science » Natural resources management

Technology » Pharmaceutical technology

Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy

Organisation/Company MyBiotech Research Field Chemistry » Applied chemistry Chemistry » Biochemistry Engineering » Biomaterial engineering Technology » Biotechnology Engineering » Chemical engineering Technology » Chemical technology Technology » Industrial technology Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Engineering » Materials engineering Technology » Materials technology Technology » Nanotechnology Environmental science » Natural resources management Technology » Pharmaceutical technology Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 23 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Aug 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Reference Number HORIZON-MSCA-DN-01-01 Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101120061 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The advertised doctoral position (DC2) will be carried out at MyBiotech GmbH over a period of 36 months. The recruited researcher will be supervised by Dr. Nazende Günday-Türeli and work in the department Research and Development, led by Dr. Akif Emre Türeli. The doctoral candidate will be registered for the PhD programme at Saarland University, Germany.

The project will focus on generating methods to be integrated in the green manufacturing technology chains and to be combined on different manufacturing platforms for active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceuticals or nutraceuticals. Encapsulation of valuable chemicals of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical importance will be employed as Proof-of-Concept (PoC) for the suggested manufacturing technology. Unlike conventional methods for production, continuous microreactors will be employed as a green technology for low-environmental impact and low-emission processes. Effect of process parameters on Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) will be evaluated following a Quality-by-Design strategy for process optimization purposes.

The main working tasks of the advertised position are

(1) Established green drug delivery system manufacturing protocols by innovative continuous manufacturing technologies

(2) Determination of interdependency of CQAs and process parameters

(3) Encapsulation of lipophilic actives to protect from degradation, improve its solubility, bioavailability and stability.

In the frame of the research project, short term (secondment) visits at other partners premises are envisioned. As per call requirements, candidate will spend at least half of the total contract time in a non-academic environment.

Contract and Salary

This doctoral position DC2 is fully funded by the Marie Skłodowska Curie Action Industrial Doctorate GreenX3 (HORIZON-MSCA-2022-DN-01-01). The monthly gross salary will comprise a living allowance, mobility allowance and if applicable a family allowance.

This is approximately rounded at € 48000.00 (gross salary, including compulsory deductions under national law, such as employer and employee social security contributions and direct taxes) per annum (living and mobility allowance). Family allowance will be implemented if the doctoral candidate has or acquires family obligations (i.e. marriage or relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the legislation of the country or region where this relationship was formalised or dependent children who are actually being maintained by the researcher) during the action duration.

The candidate will be employed by a single, three years employment contract offering social security, holiday rights, parental leave rights, pension provision, healthcare insurance and accident coverage at work. Researchers must be enrolled in a doctoral programme leading to the award of a doctoral degree in at least one EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country.

The recruited candidate will work as part of an international, interdisciplinary and young project team accounting for 10 doctoral candidates and 3 doctoral network students located at different universities and company in Germany, Spain, Italy, France and United Kingdom.

The recruited candidate will attend yearly summer school and international meetings and secondments whilst receiving training on research and transferrable skills. The recruited candidate is expected to finish the project with a PhD thesis and to disseminate the results through open access publications in peer-reviewed journals, patents (when applicable) and presentation and poster at national and international conferences.

MSCA-DN-ID are industrial doctorate programmes funded by the European Union. Positions in the frame of these programmes are offered to European and non-European doctoral candidates to implement individual projects in a European country other than their own. All doctoral networks have the objective in promoting international, inter-sectoral and multidisciplinary collaboration in doctoral-level training in Europe. Additionally, industrial doctorate requires the mandatory involvement of the non-academic sector in the doctoral training and the candidate will spend 50% of working time in the non-academic sector.

The GreenX3 project will create an interdisciplinary and intersectoral network to train 10 doctoral candidates and 3 doctoral network students for a period of 36 months. Their training will be supported by 16 Parties comprising a network of 7 industries and 9 academic partners from Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, France and Italy, offering altogether a rich, multidisciplinary and intersectoral environment for the training of the successful candidates.

GreenX3 will focus on the study of greener materials and their environmental impact, the development of novel environment-friendly industrial processes, and key enabling technologies (KETs) designed to enhance resource management and product quality. The joint presence and intertwined connection among academic and non-academic partners with expertise comprising and not limited to materials/polymer chemistry, nanotechnology, pharmacy and pharmaceutical technology, entrepreneurship, sustainability and product development will provide an outstanding environment to train the next generation of researchers with strong focus on sustainable development, responsible production and waste reduction.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Applied chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Biomaterial engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Technology » Biotechnology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Technology » Chemical technology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Technology » Industrial technology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Technology » Materials technology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Technology » Nanotechnology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Environmental science » Natural resources management Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Technology » Pharmaceutical technology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

- The candidate must be a doctoral candidate at the date of recruitment e.g. not already in possession of a PhD or successfully defended his/her thesis.

- M.Sc.Degree in life science (included but not limited to chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, etc) or related field.

- Experience in at least one of the following areas: chemical engineering and manufacturing, pharmaceutical technology, biotechnology

- Basic knowledge of nano(bio)technology, green chemistry, continuous production, sustainability

- Practical experience in laboratory environment is a plus.

- Basic knowledge of data analysis and Microsoft Office.

- Good organisation and communication skills, willing to travel for short or longer period.

- Flexible and co-operative with a well-structured and autonomous working style

- Fluency in written and spoken English is a must. German knowledge is a plus.

Specific Requirements

Mobility:

The candidate must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies etc) in Germany for more than 12 months in the three years immediately before their date of recruitment. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account. For international European research organisations, international organisations, or entities created under Union law, recruited researchers must not have spent more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment in the same appointing organisation.

Further specific-national requirement: N/A

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

See Mobility criteria.

Selection process

Interested candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the job description and eligibility criteria before applying. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Nazende Günday-Türeli at [e-mail] .

To apply please send a complete CV and a letter of motivation (up to 2 pages) stating the research experience and interest and name and contact information of at least two referees providing recommendation letter to [e-mail] and Ms. Anke Wagner-Schon, Head of HR, at [e-mail] . Please use the formula “GreenX3 – Application DC2” in the object of your correspondence. Additionally, copies of diplomas and list of courses taken, and grade obtained as well as proof of English level needs to be included in the application.

Any other information you deem relevant for application purpose may be included in the application (e.g. pdf of a recent scientific publication, extra curriculum activities, certificates).

Eligible applicants will undergo a pre-selection evaluation based on the CV, experience and skills. Short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview with the evaluation committee members.