Postdoc position as Academic Staff (m/f/d) in the Field of expertise Biosensor technology (qualification position)

Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-Arbeitsoption

Urlaub 30 Tage

Jobticket ÖPNV

Professionelle Entwicklung und Health-

Job summary

Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg sucht eine Postdoktorandin/einen Postdoktoranden als Academic Staff im Bereich Biosensorik. Sie arbeiten an der Detektion einzelner Biomoleküle in relevanten Umgebungen und übernehmen Forschungs- sowie Lehraufgaben in Mikrobiologie, Biochemie und Biophysik. Unter der Leitung von Prof.

Dr. Johannes Hohlbein erfolgt eine interdisziplinäre Arbeit an FRET, Hochauflösungs-Mikroskopie und Mikrofluidik; Publikationsaktivität wird erwartet.

Qualifications

• Abgeschlossenes wissenschaftliches Hochschulstudium (Master/Doktor) in Mikrobiologie, Biotechnologie, Biochemie, Biophysik oder vergleichbarer Disziplin; relevante Promotion.
• Erfahrung in mikrobieller und molekularbiologischer Arbeit unter S1/S2 und sterilem Umfeld; u.a. DNA-Isolierung, PCR, qPCR, Klonierung, Proteinexpression.
• Ausgeprägte Publikationserfahrung (mind. eine Erstautorenveröffentlichung).
• Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung eigenständiger Forschungsarbeiten im Schwerpunkt der Gruppe.
• Mitarbeit an Drittmittelprojekten (DFG, industrielle Projekte).
• Präsentationen und Veröffentlichungen zu Forschungsinhalten; Berücksichtigung von Berichts- und Konferenzbeiträgen.
• Lehreinheiten für Biotechnologie und Life Science/International Health sowie Vorbereitung und Auswertung von Übungen und Praktika.

Skills

Mikrobiologie

Molekularbiologie

Datenanalyse

Publikationen

Fluoreszenzmikroskopie

Open Science

ELN

Englischkenntnisse

Education

Masterabschluss in relevanter Disziplin

PhD oder äquivalent

Tools

Excel

Python

MATLAB

ImageJ/Fiji

Job description

Organisation/Company Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus Department Referat Personalangelegenheiten Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Physics » Biophysics Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 27 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 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 are a young and dynamic technical university in the heart of Lusatia, developing practical, science-based solutions to address major future challenges and global transformation processes.

In the field of biosensors, we develop new technologies and applications for the life sciences. Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Johannes Hohlbein, our research is at the interface between fluorescence microscopy, molecular biophysics and biotechnology.

Our core competence lies in the detection of single molecules and individual bacterial cells in biologically relevant environments. Methods such as Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET), high-resolution microscopy (STORM, PALM), microfluidics and particle tracking allow us to observe individual biomolecules in action.

In the Faculty of Environment and Natural Sciences is in the Field of expertise Biosensor technology to fill the following position:

Postdoc position as Academic Staff (m/f/d) (qualification position)

Reference-Nr. 164/26

Your area of responsibility includes in particular:

Research work:

• Scientific work within the framework of the research focus of the group
• Collaboration in the preparation and implementation of third-party funded projects (BMFTR, DFG, industrial projects)
• Presentation and publishing activities on the subject of research, preparation of contributions for reports and scientific conferences
• Own in-depth scientific work for further scientific qualification, primarily with the aim of habilitation
• Other research-related administrative tasks

Teaching assistance, including:

• Participation in teaching tasks according to content and methodological specifications
• currently for the Biotechnology (BSc and MSc) and Life Science and International Health degree programmes, to impart specialist knowledge, practical skills and instruction in the application of scientific methods
• Preparation, implementation and follow-up/evaluation of exercises and internships
• Collaboration in the preparation of lectures and seminars as well as other related administrative Responsibilities
• Development/updating of teaching materials, aids and collections of tasks
• Preparation, implementation and evaluation of oral and written examinations

Your requirements profile:

• Completed scientific university degree (Master's degree / university diploma / equivalent) in a field relevant to the activity (microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics or comparable discipline), relevant doctorate

The following knowledge is required:

• Experience in microbiological and molecular biology work under S1/S2 and sterile conditions, including isolation of plasmidic and genomic nucleic acids, PCR, qPCR, DNA cloning, fluorescence labeling, transformation and cultivation of bacteria, overexpression of proteins
• Knowledge of the analysis of scientific data, e.g. using Excel, Python, MATLAB, ImageJ/Fiji or comparable software
• Extensive publication experience with at least one publication as first author
• Very good knowledge of the English language

The following knowledge and experience are desirable:

• Knowledge of fluorescence microscopy
• Experience in biochemical work, in particular expression and purification of recombinant proteins, SDS-PAGE, liquid chromatography
• Interest in open hardware / open software / open science
• Experience with electronic lab notebooks

You have the following personal skills:

• Ability and interest in innovative scientific research activities, structured and independent way of working, strong ability to work in a team

What we offer!

• excellent conditions for academic qualification and research
• possibility of a research stay abroad for international networking and further academic training
• 30 days of vacation and flexible, family-friendly working hours
• option for remote work
• job ticket for public transportation
• comprehensive professional development and health programs

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Physics » Biophysics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements

• Completed scientific university degree (Master's degree / university diploma / equivalent) in a field relevant to the activity (microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics or comparable discipline), relevant doctorate

The following knowledge is required:

• Experience in microbiological and molecular biology work under S1/S2 and sterile conditions, including isolation of plasmidic and genomic nucleic acids, PCR, qPCR, DNA cloning, fluorescence labeling, transformation and cultivation of bacteria, overexpression of proteins
• Knowledge of the analysis of scientific data, e.g. using Excel, Python, MATLAB, ImageJ/Fiji or comparable software
• Extensive publication experience with at least one publication as first author
• Very good knowledge of the English language

The following knowledge and experience are desirable:

• Knowledge of fluorescence microscopy
• Experience in biochemical work, in particular expression and purification of recombinant proteins, SDS-PAGE, liquid chromatography
• Interest in open hardware / open software / open science
• Experience with electronic lab notebooks

You have the following personal skills:

• Ability and interest in innovative scientific research activities, structured and independent way of working, strong ability to work in a team

Languages GERMAN Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) Country Germany State/Province Brandenburg City Senftenberg Postal Code 01968 Street Universitätsplatz 1 Geofield