FULL-TIME POSITION OF A RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Standort: Graz, Austria
Art: Vollzeit
Firma: Institute of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, Graz University of Technology
Eingetragen am: 2020-09-23
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Position
The position of a Research Assistant is available for 14,5 months at the Institute of
Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering at Graz University of Technology.
The Institute is a leading Austrian university institution for basic and applied research at the interface of biological sciences and process engineering.
The field of the offered position (Applied Enzymology and Enzyme Technology) is one of the main focus areas of the Institute in research and teaching. The position is available in the research team of Prof. Bernd Nidetzky and will cover mechanistic and applied studies of carbohydrate-active enzymes.
The research will be performed as a collaborative effort with strong links to major research initiatives in Graz in the fields of molecular enzymology, industrial biotechnology and pharmaceutical engineering.
The position will also involve teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level in laboratory and lecture courses of general biotechnology and enzyme technology.

Requirements
A PhD in chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemical engineering or a
related field is required. Experience at the postdoctoral level is an advantage. Candidates must have their prior research documented in scientific publication(s).
A solid background in basic and applied aspects of (bio)chemistry is needed. Expertise/knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques in protein chemistry and enzymology is important. Experience in techniques of high-resolution visualization such as atomic force microscopy is an advantage. The candidate should have interest and ideally also experience in translating results of basic research into technological/engineering applications.
Candidates must have excellent skills in spoken and written English, and interpersonal skills for productive team work and group research efforts.

Start of contract
15. October 2020 – for 14,5 months (40 h)

How to apply
To apply, send a pdf file containing:

  • cover letter
  • detailed curriculum vitae and short scientific outline  contact details of three academic referees

by email and Ref. No. 6510/20/029 to the Dean of Faculty Prof. Dr. Frank Uhlig under the email address jobs.tcvb@tugraz.at

Application deadline: 23. September 2020

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