PhD (f/m/d) on protein-DNA assemblies

Technische Universität München; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 52.000 - 72.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Technische Universität München, Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, invites applications for a PhD researcher in chemistry/biochemistry. The three-year contract with potential extension offers a competitive salary under the Bavarian public service framework.

The work focuses on protein-DNA assemblies and designing biomaterials for sustainable optical, photonic and optoelectronic technologies. English is essential; no German required, with language support provided.

Qualifikationen

• Master degree in natural sciences or engineering.
• Experience in organic synthesis and characterization.
• Experience with protein/DNA functionalization and engineering.
• Excellent English; German knowledge not required (language lessons provided).

Aufgaben

• Conduct protein-DNA assembly research.
• Design and develop biomaterials for sustainable optical technologies.
• Collaborate with researchers across disciplines at Straubing and TUM.

Kenntnisse

High motivation

Organic chemistry

Protein engineering

DNA modification

English proficiency

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Master degree or equivalent

Tools

Electronic spectroscopy

Jobbeschreibung

TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability

Organisation/Company Technische Universität München Department TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability Research Field Chemistry › Biochemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Offer Starting Date 8 Jul 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We offer a deep immersion in protein-DNA assemblies and their possible applications; the candidate will learn and live the translational perspective of designing biomaterials for the sustainable transformation of optical, photonic, and optoelectronic technologies. Situated on the Bavarian Forest gate, Straubing as the old ducal town on the Danube, is the intellectual hub for renewable raw materials and technologies for sustainability in Germany. TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability offers scientific and academic excellence in a student-friendly and fresh environment. The successful applicant will hold a 3-year contract with the possibility to expand it for another year. We offer a competitive salary and benefits depending on work experience and seniority in accordance with the public service wage agreement of the Free State of Bavaria - DFG basis in the new excellence cluster BioSysteM. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, TUM explicitly encourages applications from women, as well as from all people who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university’s research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications.

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry › Biochemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualification:

• High motivation and commitment to scientific excellence.
• University degree in natural sciences or engineering, preferably with a focus on chemistry, synthetic biology, and/or biochemistry.
• Practical experience in organic chemistry (synthesis and characterization), protein and DNA chemical functionalization, protein engineering (structural and sequence design), and DNA modification/purification is required.
• Practical experience in electronic spectroscopy techniques will be positively evaluated.
• Ability to convey practical and theoretical knowledge in a didactically suitable form.
• Good teamwork and communication skills, as well as a sense of professionalism and responsibility.
• Experience in planning, organizational and coordination activities.
• Excellent command of the English language (fully fluent in writing and speech). No knowledge of German is totally fine (free lessons will be provided).

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Chemistry › Biochemistry Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

• High motivation and commitment to scientific excellence.
• University degree in natural sciences or engineering, preferably with a focus on chemistry, synthetic biology, and/or biochemistry.
• Practical experience in organic chemistry (synthesis and characterization), protein and DNA chemical functionalization, protein engineering (structural and sequence design), and DNA modification/purification is required.
• Practical experience in electronic spectroscopy techniques will be positively evaluated.
• Ability to convey practical and theoretical knowledge in a didactically suitable form.
• Good teamwork and communication skills, as well as a sense of professionalism and responsibility.
• Experience in planning, organizational and coordination activities.
• Excellent command of the English language (fully fluent in writing and speech). No knowledge of German is totally fine (free lessons will be provided).

Additional comments

The position will be open until the candidate is selected. Publication date: 08.07.2026