Research Assiciate (f/m/d) - PostDoc

Weitere Informationen

The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
The position is to be filled by 10/1/2025 and offered for a fixed term of 2 years.
The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).
This is a full-time position.
The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.

Unser Profil

The unprecedented release of greenhouse gases, disruption of ecosystems, and the non-sustainable use of limited resources invoke major societal, environmental, and economic challenges around the globe. At the Institute of Applied Microbiology of the RWTH Aachen University, we address these challenges through the development of next generation biotechnological processes for the production of valuable molecules from sustainable resources by using state-of-the-art synthetic biology, fermentation, data analysis, and computational modeling techniques. While experiencing a biotechnological revolution we aim to use the momentum for an impactful implementation of biotechnological solutions on an industrial scale to drive a sustainable bio-economy.

To get closer to this goal, we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d) for the Novo Nordisk founded project “The Casein Mission”. The successful candidate will contribute to produce cow-free milk proteins with the right post-translational decorations supported by an inter-European team of academic partners. Using genetical engineering techniques, a yeast-based microbial platform for functional, recombinant caseins with the potential to be implemented in a sustainable, agriculture-independent production process will be developed.

Ihr Profil

• a PhD in biology, biotechnology or related life sciences
• at least 2-3 years of experience in yeast engineering, ideally methylotrophic yeasts
• ideally knowledge of protein analytical methods such as SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting
• experience with yeast cultivation and protein secretion/production
• Knowledge in switching glycosylation pattern is a plus
• Confident use of the English language, both written and spoken
• good communication skills
• the ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team

Ihre Aufgaben

• Engineering a yeast for casein production with a mammalian glycosylation pattern
• Supervision of bachelor and master students, guests from partner institutions
• Presentation of achievements and challenges to the partners on a regular base
• Present results on conferences and/or in publications
• Write reports
• Support the project on the management and organization level

Über uns

RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.
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Besoldung / Entgelt

EG 13 TV-L