Research Associate / Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in at the Institute of Technical Microbiology

Technische Universität Hamburg; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Eine internationale Hochschule in Hamburg sucht einen Forschungsmitarbeiter (m/w/d) für das Institut für Technische Mikrobiologie. Sie werden an der Synthese von Plattformchemikalien und der Überwachung von Biofilmen arbeiten. Vorausgesetzt werden ein abgeschlossenes Studium in Biologie oder Mikrobiologie sowie mehrjährige Erfahrung in der Mikrobiologie. Das Institut bietet flexible Arbeitsbedingungen und ein kollegiales Umfeld.

Leistungen

30 Tage Urlaub

Möglichkeit von mobilem Arbeiten

Umfangreiche Schulungsangebote

Familienfreundliche Arbeitsbedingungen

Qualifikationen

• Abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Biologie oder Mikrobiologie.
• Mehrjährige Erfahrung in Mikrobiologie und molekularer Biologie erforderlich.
• Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift erforderlich.

Aufgaben

• Synthese von Plattformchemikalien mit genetisch verändertem Cupriavidus necator.
• Durchführung von downstream processing.
• Betrieb eines Biofilmreaktors.
• Überwachung und Analyse des Biofilms.

Kenntnisse

Mikrobiologie

Molekularbiologie

Mikrofluidik

Fluoreszenzmikroskopie

Englisch (B2/C1)

Ausbildung

Abgeschlossenes Studium in Biologie oder Mikrobiologie

Jobbeschreibung

Research Associate

(m/f/d) / Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in

Institute

Institute of Technical Microbiology

Remuneration

EG 13 / TV-L

ID: 35025WV7

Start of employment: March 1st 2026

Application deadline: December 4th 2025

Scope

Full time, fixed term until February 28th 2029. We are an open and international institute. Together with one technician, around 20 scientific staff members, and a changing group of students, we conduct research and teaching in the fields of sustainable biotechnology, bio-based resources, and microbial wastewater treatment.

We place particular importance on involving all team members in the various workflows and decision‑making processes, and on fostering a collegial, respectful, and supportive working environment.

YOUR TASKS

• Synthesis of platform chemicals designing/using genetically engineered Cupriavidus necator
• Downstream processing of platform chemicals
• Continuous operation of a biofilm reactor
• Biofilm monitoring, analysis, and optimization

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

• Completed scientific university studies, in particular in biology, microbiology or comparable.

Required Knowledge And Personal Skills

• Multiple years of work experience in microbiology and molecular biology (mandatory)
• Strong expertise in working with microfluidic system
• Excellent knowledge of (biofilm) imaging techniques, including fluorescence microscopy and OCT
• Very good English skills, both spoken and written (B2/ C1)
• Several years of hands‑on experience with Knallgasbacteria and downstream processing of synthesized products are desirable

OUR OFFER

• a job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
• flexible and family‑friendly working conditions
• possibility of mobile working
• 30 day vacation per year
• good public transport connections
• comprehensive training and further education programs

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family‑friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions. With currently around 8,000 students, 110 professors and 1,650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision‑making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.

For further information please contact Dr. Laura-Alina Philipp, Tel.-Nr. [phone], Email: [e-mail]

We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity or social background.

The TUHH stands for equal opportunities as well as appreciative and respectful cooperation.

Notice for severely disabled persons and people with equal status.

Notice for graduates of foreign educational qualifications: Please submit proof of all obtained university degrees and, if available, the recognition of your educational qualifications in Germany (e.g. anabin excerpts and/or acknowledgement of previous employers).