Institute of Bioprocess and Biosystems RemunerationEG 13 ID: 9526WV1 Start of employment: as soon as possible Application deadline 14.04.2026 Scope part time (75%) and fixed-term employment until 31.08.2028

The Institute of Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering deals with knowledge-based scaling of bioprocesses and multi-scale bioprocess characterization as well as the development of robust bioprocesses with microorganisms and in cell culture applications. Another focus is the investigation of single cell physiology and population heterogeneities in bioprocesses using multiple reporter strains.

In the course of the advertised position, biofilm formation of Streptomyces in tubular bioreactors for the production of antibiotics will be investigated.

YOUR TASKS

Cultivation of different Streptomyces strains in a tubular bioreactor potentially across bioprocess scales
In-depth analysis of cell physiology at single cell and population level
Development and implementation of a bioreactor concept for investigating the behavior of productive biofilms in response to bioprocess gradients
Mathematical evaluation of experimental data and basic modeling

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

Completed scientific university studies (masters degree or equivalent), in particular in the subject Biotechnology or Bioprocess Engineering

Desired knowledge and personal skills

Practical experience in cultivation in bioreactors at laboratory scale is mandatory, preferable also experience in bioreactor design
Proven expertise in analysis of bioprocess samples on single cell and population level
Ideally experience in working with fluorescent reporter strains
Friendly, open-minded personality and great tream player
Willingness to participate in supervision of lab courses

OUR OFFER

Outside of duties, further scientific training is possible, the results can be used for a dissertation
Intensive induction/ onboarding
Possibility of mobile working
30 day vacation per year

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 Frau Prof. Dr. Anna-Lena Heins, Tel.-Nr. +49 40 30601 4183, Email:.

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