POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
Standort: Graz, Austria
Art: Vollzeit
Firma: Graz University of Technology
Eingetragen am: 2017-08-17
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The Institute Molecular Biotechnology at the Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria, has an open research position in the area of Protein and Cell Engineering. The Biocatalysis and  Enzyme  Engineering  team  investigates  the  engineering  of  enzymes  and  whole-­‐cell  biocatalysts  for  synthetic  applications.  We  use  state-­‐of-­‐the  art  techniques  to  create enzyme  and  cell  variants  with  tailor-­‐made  properties  and  integrate  them  into  synthetic  routes leading to the synthesis of bio-­‐based chemicals and materials. A focal point is the utilization of autotrophy to provide chemical energy for synthetic processes. The institute coordinates  several  European  research  projects  and  offers  thus  a  dynamic  and  international environment for research.

 

The position is suited for a postdoctoral researcher and offers the opportunity for further scientific  development.  Salary  will  be  as  a  regular  research  assistant  (Projektassistent)  paid  according  to  B1.  Starting  date  is  the  1st  October  2017.  The  position  is  limited  to  6 months and will be extended after evaluation for further 5.5 years.

The ideal candidate has a PhD degree in microbiology biotechnology, biochemistry or a related  disciplines  and  holds  experiences  in  microbiology,  molecular  biology,  cell  engineering, enzyme expression, development of molecular tools, synthetic biology and metabolic  engineering.  Knowledge  in  enzyme  engineering,  directed  evolution  and  biocatalysis  are  an  advantage.  The  successful  candidate  is  expected  to  supervise international  PhD  students  and  biotechnology  bachelor  and  master  students  and  to  support the team with management of own projects and projects of the research group. Thus,  high  motivation,  flexibility  and  team  orientation  as  well  as  very  good  spoken  and  written English skills and basic German skills are important.

Please submit your full application (one pdf document) until August 21st 2017 to:

Prof. Dr. Robert Kourist
Head of Institute of Molecular Biotechnology
Graz University of Technology
Petersgasse 14
A-­‐8010 Graz
Email: schemitsch-­‐hirmke@tugraz.at

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