Project Leader (m/f/d) in the field of biocatalysis

The Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung in Mülheim an der Ruhr is a renowned research institution that is over 100 years old and has already received two Nobel Prizes in its history. The institute is engaged in basic research in the field of catalysis. The Department of Homogeneous Catalysis, led by Prof. Benjamin List, is currently looking for a motivated

Project Leader (m/f/d)
in the field of biocatalysis
full-time

Job Description:

Assumption of the function of project manager in accordance with §27 of the German Genetic Engineering Safety Ordinance.

• Carrying out the planning, management/supervision of the genetic engineering work
• Responsible for observing and implementing the relevant safety regulations
• Responsibility for the documentation of the genetic engineering work
• Communication with authorities and relevant organizations as well as supervision of official inspections, including implementation of official requirements and orders

The focus of your activity within our department will be the development of enzymes and biotransformations. Directed evolution will be used to enhance the enzyme performance. Reaction engineering will be applied to optimize the reaction conditions and yields.

Qualification:

• PhD or equivalent in biocatalysis, biochemical engineering, biotransformations
• 3 years of experience in the field of genetic engineering, in particular hands-on experience in enzyme screening and engineering
• Experience in enzyme-catalyzed reactions and optimization, and/or bioprocess development.
• Expertise or willingness to undergo training in accordance with German safety regulations
• Experience in work with CO2 is a bonus
• Experience in writing scientific manuscripts
• German language skills desired, or willingness to undergo training

 Job offers:

• The Project Leader will be remunerated according to the Max Planck Society´s funding guidelines for junior scientists according to TVöD (Bund).
• You will benefit from the institute’s excellent access to cutting-edge experimental infrastructure and intellectual resources, along with plenty of possibilities for personal and professional development in a highly interdisciplinary environment.
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• The position will be initially fixed-termed for two years.

We are looking forward to your application!

Applications: Please send a short motivation letter, your CV, brief research summary and contact information for two references at application_listgroup@kofo.mpg.de by October, 26 at the latest.

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