Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) - PhD position Industrial Biochemical Engineering (AVT.BioVT)

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The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of one year.
An extension of two more years is planned.
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 part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 26,33 hours.
The successful candidate has the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in this 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 Chair of Biochemical Engineering (AVT.BioVT) led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jørgen Magnus is part of the closely connected network of the Aachen Chemical Engineering (AVT). We are one of the world's leading chairs in the development of new methods and techniques for innovative biotechnological production processes and cooperate at national and international level with universities and research institutions, as well as with renowned companies. Our core competence is focused on two specialist areas: industrial and pharmaceutical biotechnology.

AVT.BioVT belongs to the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and at the same time has a second membership in the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences. Hence, our motivated team is made up of highly interdisciplinary members from the fields of biotechnology, mechanical engineering, and process engineering.

To qualify our scientific staff not only professionally but also personally, our tasks are characterized by diversity. Therefore, our employees work in the following fields during their employment:

Research - Our research focus is on developing innovative biotechnological processes in the fields of industrial and pharmaceutical biotechnology. Through efficient production processes, we aim to advance bioprocess engineering as an engineering science. Here we have two main priorities: In industrial biotechnology, we focus on the transition to a circular bioeconomy and the reduction of CO2 emissions. In pharmaceutical biotechnology, our focus is on developing novel production technologies for biologics in the areas of cell and gene therapy as well as protein therapeutics. To achieve these goals, we collaborate in application-oriented research projects with international partners from industry and science. We proceed in a cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral manner and use our measurement technology to significantly accelerate process development in biotechnology.

Professional development - Through frequent participation in scientific conferences, we present the latest findings from our research and seek to exchange expertise in order to develop new ideas. We also motivate our scientific staff to participate in the educational courses of the RWTH Doctoral Academy and the RWTH Center for Professional Leadership. These courses provide individual support for interdisciplinary skills such as project management and presentation techniques.

Teaching - We offer lectures, practical courses, and seminars on bioprocess development for the faculties of biotechnology, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering and process engineering. In addition, we supervise ambitious students in their project work and theses. In all our fields of activity, student assistants and research assistants form a close cooperating team to excite students about bioprocess engineering.

Ihr Profil

• Completed university degree (Master's or equivalent) in the field of (bio)process engineering, biotechnology, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline
• You have strong expertise in biotechnology and/or (bio)process engineering and are eager to further develop your knowledge in this field.
• You are interested in interdisciplinary collaboration and have strong teamwork skills.
• You work independently and with determination.
• Fluency in English is a prerequisite. Fluency in German is desired.
• Contributions to research proposals are expected.

Ihre Aufgaben

• Working in the team of industrial Biotechnology
• Working independently on one or more research projects
• Supervision of Bachelor and Master theses
• Publication of scientific papers in renowned journals
• Representation of the chair and the research projects at conferences
• Supporting the chair management in lectures

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