working hours:

Part-time 65%

time limit:

limited 31.05.2028

remuneration:

E13

start:

as soon as possible

application deadline:

until 2026-03-27

place of work:

Senftenberg

We are a young and dynamic technical university in the heart of Lusatia, developing practical, science-based solutions to address major future challenges and global transformation processes.

The successful candidate will join the Emmy Noether Junior Research Group ANTIRESIST, which investigates the impact of antibiotics on bacterial communities within soil-plant systems. This subproject will focus particularly on spatially resolving the effects of antibiotics and their degradation in soil-plant systems. An extension of the project focus to include additional influencing variables or the investigation of cascading effects is highly desired. Close cooperation with the project staff in Leipzig, including regular joint meetings, will facilitate knowledge exchange and networking within the project.

The following positions are available in the field of microbiology at the Faculty of Environment and Natural Sciences as part of a third-party funded project.

2x Academic Staff (m/w/d)

The pursuit of a doctoral degree in this subject area is strongly encouraged.

Subject to the continued availability of project funding, the position is expected to run until approximately November 30, 2029.

Your area of responsibility includes in particular:

• Conducting research within the core research areas of the group, in particular collaboration in the preparation and implementation of third-party funded projects, specifically within the project: “Antibiotics at the Soil–Plant Nexus: High-Resolution Insights into Bacterial Biotransformation, Effects on Bacterial Metabolic Activities, and Consequences for Plant Health (ANTIRESIST)”

• Presentation and publication activities related to the research topic

• Preparation of contributions for reports and presentations

• Participation in and presentation of results at national and international conferences

• Involvement in the organization of project-specific workshops

• Additional research-related administrative tasks

Your requirements profile:

• Completed academic university degree (Master’s, university diploma, or equivalent) in a field relevant to the position (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, or a comparable discipline)

The following knowledge and/or experiences are required:

• Experience working with microorganisms, particularly in the context of soil- and/or plant-associated systems
• Experience in the independent planning, execution, and analysis of experimental work

The following knowledge is also an advantage:

• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, especially DNA extraction, qPCR, and sequencing
• Experience with data analysis and statistics using software such as R
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken

The following skills are required:

• Independent, structured working style with a high level of self-motivation
• Willingness to collaborate across locations

What we offer!

• excellent conditions for academic qualification and research
• possibility of a research stay abroad for international networking and further academic training
• 30 days of vacation and flexible, family-friendly working hours
• option for remote work
• job ticket for public transportation
• comprehensive professional development and health programs
• and much more

Take your chance and shape the future together with us!

Further have been compiled in the separate document.

Please submit your complete application documents, including certificates and references, as a single PDF document by email to the Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Natural Sciences, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, by March 27, 2026, quoting the reference number:

For further information about the position to be filled, please contact Prof. Dr. Anja Worrich (email: worrich@b-tu.de, phone: +49 3573 85915).

Reference-No.: 49/26