Research Associate for the Project “BIOCYCLING – Productive Biofilm Systems” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Universität Hamburg; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Universität Hamburg seeks a research associate to join its Microbiology and Biotechnology lab. The position involves cultivating bacteria for the BIOCYCLING project, contributing to research on biofilms and PET degradation. Candidates should hold a relevant university degree and possess experience in microbiological techniques.

Leistungen

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Attractive location

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance opportunities

Health management, EGYM Wellpass

Educational leave

30 days of vacation per year

Qualifikationen

• Completed studies in metabolic pathways and enzyme expression.
• Experience with confocal microscopy and live cell imaging.
• Knowledge of bacterial performance enhancement techniques.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on biofilm cultivation on PET surfaces.
• Perform analyses of biofilm-forming bacteria.
• Engineered strains to enhance bacterial capabilities.

Kenntnisse

Molecular characterization

Protein expression

Biofilm research

Genetic engineering

Theoretical knowledge of OMICs technologies

Molecular biology

Bacterial genetics

Biofilm monitoring

Oral and written communication in English

Oral and written communication in German

Ausbildung

University degree in Microbiology, Molecular Life Sciences, Biochemistry, or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Your responsibilities

Duties include providing academic services for the project described above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications, including doctoral studies outside of their work duties.

General Information on the Project BIOCYCLING within the Framework of the DFG (German Research Foundation) Priority Program „Produktive Biofilmsysteme” (SPP 2494)

The project aims to develop bacteria capable of degrading PET foils or particles by forming biofilms on polymer surfaces. Various non-pathogenic bacteria will be used to efficiently degrade PET and incorporate this degradation into the biosynthesis of valuable products for industrial applications.

Specific Information on the Scheduled Research Work

The researcher will be a member of the Microbiology and Biotechnology lab at the University of Hamburg. The successful candidate will cultivate bacteria in biofilms on PET surfaces and perform extensive analyses of bacteria forming biofilms on plastic surfaces. Techniques will include confocal microscopy, live cell imaging, and other advanced analytical technologies.

Further strain engineering to enhance and modify bacterial performance will be a key part of the study.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field such as Microbiology, Molecular Life Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related discipline is essential. Candidates should have completed studies focusing on molecular characterization of metabolic pathways, protein expression (preferably related to PET-degrading enzymes), biofilm research, and genetic engineering. Additional knowledge of OMICs technologies, molecular biology, and bacterial genetics is required. The candidate should also have theoretical knowledge and practical experience in biofilm monitoring. Team spirit, excellent oral and written skills in English and German are necessary.

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per year

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