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The Faculty of Biology, Department of Genetics of Prokaryotes, has the following job opening:

Research position (PhD candidate)

ID: Wiss23375

• starting: as soon as possible
• part-time 65 %
• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term

The Department of Genetics of Prokaryotes at the Faculty of Biology conducts research in the field of bacterial biotechnology, molecular genetics and applied microbiology with the focus of research on the characterisation of global gene regulation and metabolic pathways, genome-wide expression analysis with DNA microarrays, synthetic and systems biology of industrially relevant bacteria as well as white biotechnology with a focus on rational strain development for the sustainable production of valuable compounds.

Your Tasks

Research tasks (100 %):

• research focusing on carbohydrate production with bacteria
• metabolic engineering for the overproduction of industrially relevant carbohydrates
• CRISPR, CRISPRi and heterologous gene expression in bacteria
• bioprocess development for carbohydrate production

Employment is conductive to scientific qualification.

We offer

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (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)
• part-time 65 %

• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• flexible working hours
• job ticket for regional public transport network
• supplementary company pension
• collegial working environment
• exciting, varied tasks

Your Profile

We expect

• completed relevant scientific university studies (e. g. Master or Diploma) in biotechnology, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or any related field
• relevant experience in standard molecular biology techniques
• knowledge and experience in metabolic/genetic engineering of bacteria, e. g. Corynebacterium etc.
• knowledge and experience with cultivation of bacteria, e. g. Corynebacterium etc.
• 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 work
• interest in the application of bioinformatics tools
• strong organizational and coordination skills
• cooperative and team-oriented workstyle
• 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 use our online form via the application button below. Otherwise, you can send your complete application with the identification code Wiss23375 to the postal address listed on the right site.

application deadline: 29.06.2023

Contact
Prof. Dr. Volker Wendisch
+49 521 106-5611
volker.wendisch@uni-bielefeld.de

Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Faculty of Biology
Prof. Dr. Volker Wendisch
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld

Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. This is particularly true with regard both to academic and technical posts as well as positions in information technology as well as the skilled crafts and trades. Applications are handled according to the provisions of the state statutes on equal opportunity. Applications from suitably qualified handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged.

At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.

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