The Faculty of Biology, Department of Genetics of Prokaryotes, has the following job opening: 
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
Research position (PhD candidate)
ID: Wiss25171
- starting: as soon as possible
- Teilzeit 65 %
- salary according to remuneration level E13 TV-L
- befristet
The Department of Genetics of Prokaryotes at the Faculty of Biology is known for its long-standing expertise in metabolic engineering of microorganisms in the context of industrial biotechnology. One focus is on research into the substrate utilisation of corynebacteria and their application for the production of industrially relevant compounds.
Your Tasks
Research tasks (100%):
- metabolic engineering for the use of alternative substrates, especially of marine origin
- design and application of synthetic consortia with corynebacteria synthetic biology approaches for the production of amines
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
We offer
- salary according to remuneration level E13 TV-L
- befristet (3 years) [§ 2 (1) sentence 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases]
- Teilzeit 65 %
- internal and external training opportunities
- amount of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- flexible working hours
- good transport connection
- supplementary company pension
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks
Your Profile
We expect
- completed relevant scientific university degree (e. g. Master or Diploma) in biotechnology, bioengineering, biology or any related field
- relevant experience in standard molecular biology techniques
- knowledge and practical experience in the field of metabolic engineering of bacteria
- knowledge and practical experience with microcultivation systems
- knowledge and practical experience in synthetic biology with corynebacteria
- proficient handling of common office and laboratory software
- very good written and spoken German and/or English language skills
- independent, self-reliant and dedicated style of working
- strong organisational and coordination skills
- cooperative and team-oriented working style
- high motivation
Preferred experience and skills
- knowledge in the field of HPLC analysis
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 21.05.2025
Contact
Prof. Dr. Volker Wendisch
Phone +49521 106-5611
volker.wendisch@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Faculty of Biology
Prof. Dr. Volker Wendisch
Universitätsstraße 25
33615 Bielefeld
Prof. Dr. Volker Wendisch
Phone +49521 106-5611
volker.wendisch@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Faculty of Biology
Prof. Dr. Volker Wendisch
Universitätsstraße 25
33615 Bielefeld
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