Research associate / PhD candidate (f/m/d)

The Institute of Process Engineering in Life Sciences (BLT) - Section IV: Molecular Processing of Bioproducts (MAB) pursues research in the field of downstream processing of bioproducts especially of pharmaceuticals. We deal with all aspects of modern purification, formulation and analytics in the biopharmaceutical industry. The project work within the scope of this call is designed for the preparation of two dissertations dealing with separation processes for bionanoparticles in downstream processing with a focus on process analytical technology (PAT). Two PhD positions are available:

• ‘Multisensory in-line PAT in DSP for in-silico model-based process monitoring and control’ (DC6)
• ‘Investigation into analytical tools and PAT development to analyse integrity and stability of VLP and AAV during processing’ (DC7)

The positions are part of the EU-funded Doctoral Network CAARE - “Characterization and Recovery of Bionanoparticles for Vaccine Delivery and Gene Therapy”, that deals with the characterization and recovery of bionanoparticles for vaccine delivery and gene therapy. Overall, 14 Doctoral Candidates will be trained at seven institutions in five European countries and will be supported by a network of industrial and academic partners.

Compare also further information on: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/252559

Persönliche Qualifikation

• The candidate should have an excellent master’s degree in the field of bio-/ chemical engineering, biotechnology or biophysics.
• Knowledge in the field of biopharmaceutical process development, PAT and common analytical methods for biopharmaceuticals as well as experience with downstream processing, protein purification, bionanoparticles and mechanistic modelling is advantageous.
• Candidates are expected to perform research activities independently.
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in English are required.
• Knowledge of German language is desirable.

The Mobility Rule for European Doctoral Networks applies: At the effective starting date of the contract, applicants must not have been awarded with a PhD AND must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Germany for more than twelve months in the 36 months immediately before the start of employment.

Salary

The PhD positions are funded for 36 months through the EU Research Framework Programme Horizon Europe at the level stipulated by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions funding rules with stipends starting at €47,300 per year. Final salary calculations take into account living costs of the recruiting country. Additional family allowances are available when applicable.

Organisationseinheit

Contract duration

limited for 36 months

Application up to

August 15, 2024

Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Hubbuch.

Application

The candidates must attach to their applications:

• All relevant documents (application or motivation letter, curriculum vitae, certificates of Bachelor's and Master's Degree, training measures);
• A Research project.

How to write the research project? Depending on the position(s) your are applying for, i.e. DC6 or DC7, please start from the specific objectives of each research proposals, which are described in the section “About the positions, salary, and the research projects”, and write down how you think to carry out your research to reach these objectives. No page limit applies.