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DOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION IN MICROBIAL CO-CULTURES (F / M / D) at INM - Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien gGmbH | softgarden

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The INM – Leibniz Institute for New Materials in Saarbrücken, Germany, is an internationally leading center for materials research, a scientific partner to national and international research institutions, and a provider of research and development for companies throughout the world. The INM is an institute of the Leibniz Association and has about 250 employees.

DOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION IN MICROBIAL CO-CULTURES (F / M / D)

Full Time

Hybrid

Campus, 66123, Saarbrücken

Without Professional Experience

2 / 25 / 25

The INM research group Bioprogrammable Materials is looking for an enthusiastic Doctoral Researcher (f / m / d) with experience in culturing microalgae or cyanobacteria. We combine synthetic biology and biomaterials to develop smart platforms for therapeutics and sensing applications in the form of Engineered Living Materials (ELMs). We are seeking to fill a 3-year funded Doctoral Researcher position for a project involving the development of co-culture ELMs containing symbiotic phytoplankton and lactobacilli for sustainable biotech.

Your tasks

• Identifying phytoplankton strains that support growth of lactobacilli
• Engineering lactobacilli to better utilize nutrients from the phytoplankton
• Performing Adaptive Lab Evolution (ALE) to improve co-culture performance
• Assessing sustainable production of an industrial compound
• Active participation in the research activities of the group and collaboration with external partners
• Publish scientific papers and present results at international meetings

Your profile

We are seeking a person with a degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology or related fields, with practical experience in culturing microalgae or cyanobacteria and basic bacterial genetic engineering. The candidate will be part of an international, multi-disciplinary team in which English is the primary language of communication and reporting. Since we work on application-oriented research, candidates with entrepreneurial interests are appreciated.

We offer

Please send us the following through the online application system :

We are looking forward to receiving your application by April 15th, 2025 .

For more information on the institute, please see : https : / / www.leibniz-inm.de / en /

The INM practices an open and appreciative corporate culture in which the existing diversity is promoted and lived. The institute is an equal opportunity employer with a certified family-friendly policy, and it provides offers for a better work-life balance, flextime, and mobile working. We promote professional opportunities for women and strongly encourage them to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications and aptitude will be given preferential consideration.

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