Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering
- Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology; Chemistry » Biochemistry; Engineering » Chemical engineering
Offer Description
Description of project:
Cyanobacterial photobiotransformations are an attractive reaction system for sustainable biocatalysis. The focus of the project lies in the establishment of light-driven biocatalytic reactions and the combination of cell-engineering, systems biology and bioreactor engineering to increase the productivity of these reactions. The project combines molecular cell engineering and bioprocess engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Research on enzyme engineering, whole-cell biocatalysis, and photobiocatalysis
- Documentation of scientific results and presentations in the form of reports, specialist publications, and conference contributions
Embedding in the Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering:
The project is embedded in the Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering Program 3 “Biocatalytic Processes for Sustainable Synthesis”, and has strong links to research groups working on enzymatic synthesis within Program 3.
Candidate Profile:
- PhD in Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, Molecular Biosciences, or related disciplines.
- Outstanding academic record;
- Advanced knowledge in one of the following areas: biocatalysis, photobiocatalysis, protein chemistry, molecular biology, or whole-cell biotransformation
- Excellent English language skills (spoken and written)
- Ability to work independently and scientifically; flexibility and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment; high level of resilience
Main Supervisor: Univ.-Prof. Robert Kourist
Location: Graz University of Technology
Duration: 27 Months, 30h/week
Salary: Minimum gross monthly salary according to the B1 salary group according to the Austrian university collective agreement.
Application guidelines:
Please send your job application to cb_recruiting@boku.ac.at, indicating your name and the project/position number in the subject line (e.g. "Jane Doe, application for PD 3.2").
Further information on Application documents and formal criteria see Application guidelines - Postdocs — circular bioengineering. The application must meet all formal criteria, otherwise it cannot be considered.
Submission deadline: 30.09.2026.
Where to apply
E-mail: cb_recruiting@boku.ac.at
Requirements
- Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Engineering » Chemical engineering — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Website for additional job details: https://circularbioengineering.at/careers/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Graz University of Technology
- Country: Austria
- City: Graz
- Postal Code: 8010
- Street: Rechbauerstraße 12
Contact
- City: Vienna
- Website: https://boku.ac.at/
- Street: Muthgasse 11
- Postal Code: 1190
- E-Mail: sophie.schober@boku.ac.at
- Phone: 014765475002