Scope: full time; fixed-term employment until 30.06.2028
The Institute of Technical Microbiology is an open and international institute. Together with one technician, around 20 scientific staff members, and a changing group of students, we conduct research and teaching in the fields of sustainable biotechnology, bio-based resources, and microbial wastewater treatment.
The position is part of the collaborative project FLAIR, in which waste from food production and carbon dioxide from biogas are converted into functional materials. Our institute develops the gas fermentation step, where Cupriavidus necator produces the platform chemical 2,3-butanediol (2,3-BDO) in membrane biofilm reactors. The successful candidate takes responsibility for these experiments, from laboratory reactors to operation at pilot scale with our industrial partners, in close exchange with the colleague responsible for strain development.
We place particular importance on involving all team members in the various workflows and decision-making processes, and on fostering a collegial, respectful, and supportive working environment.
YOUR TASKS
Experimental development and optimization of autotrophic and mixotrophic gas fermentation with Cupriavidus necator
Design, setup, and commissioning of membrane biofilm reactors including gas mixing, dosing, and process control under sterile conditions
Continuous and long-term operation of the reactors with real raw biogas
Process and product analysis (HPLC, GC-FID/-TCD) and mass and energy balancing
YOUR PROFILE
Requirements
Completed scientific university studies (masters degree or equivalent), in particular in the subject Bioprocess/Bio-/Environmental Engineering or Biotechnology
Desired knowledge and personal skills
Excellent written and verbal English skills required
Experience with bioreactor cultivation and continuous bioprocesses
Sound practice in microbiological methods, particularly working under sterile conditions
Experience with autotrophic and heterotrophic cultivation, ideally in gas fermentation
Hands-on skills in analytical methods for relevant liquid and gas analysis
OUR OFFER
Opportunity to further academic career beyond core duties
Interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
Intensive induction/ onboarding
Flexible and family-friendly working conditions
30 day vacation per year (5-days a week)
Internal offers for health promotion and special conditions in gyms
At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions.
With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.
For further information please contact Lukas Kneuer, Tel.-Nr. +49 40 30601 3963, Email: .
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Collectively agreed pay
4.759 € – 6.765 €gross / month
Per the job ad: TV-L, pay group E13. The ad names no level, so this spans all 6 levels. Full-time.
