Research Associate
(m/f/d) /
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d)

Remuneration EG 13
Start of employment February 01st 2025
Application deadline January 02nd 2025
Scope part time (75%) and fixed term until January 31st 2028

At the Institute of Technical Biocatalysis, we develop new biocatalytic technologies for a more sustainable future. We are a highly interdisciplinary, intercultural and globally networked team that values close collaboration with partners from industry and academia.

This project is part of an FNR research unit with an academic and industrial partner. The central aim is the "Scaling of enzymatic platform processes in Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) for the production of biosurfactants and chiral fine chemicals". Deep eutectic solvents (DES) are considered as promising alternatives to conventional solvents to perform efficient biocatalytic reactions. In order to fundamentally evaluate the feasibility of a technical use of DES as reaction media in biocatalysis, lipase-catalyzed model reactions will be investigated. This investigation will include consideration of scale-up possibilities, implementation of inline analytics and downstream processing.

YOUR TASKS

• Establishment of analytics and physicochemical characterization of deep eutectic solvents (DES)
• Characterization of a lipase-catalyzed biotransformation in DES using sustainable resources
• Development and scale-up of the biotransformation including downstream processing
• Writing reports and scientific publications, applying for third-party funding and presenting at scientific conferences and congresses
• Participation in teaching, supervision of research and final theses (project, Bachelor's and Master's theses)

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

• Successfully completed university studies in the field of biotechnology, (bio)process engineering, technical chemistry or related disciplines

Required knowledge and personal skills

• Experience of working in a laboratory
• Knowledge in biocatalysis and downstream processing
• Experience with FTIR analytics and data analysis software
• Enjoy working in an interdisciplinary and international team

OUR OFFER

• a job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
• intensive induction/ onboarding
• flexible and family-friendly working conditions
• 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. Daniel Ohde, Tel.-Nr., Email:

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.

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Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof ofcompleted training and/or university degree, job references or certificates of employment) via the online application system.

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).