The position is part of the BIOCYCLING project within the DFGs (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) special priority program on productive biofilm systems (SPP 2494). It aims to address key scientific questions to enable engineered biofilms that can upcycle PET into valuable chemicals in a scalable, continuous bioreactor. A special focus is the development of non-invasive in-line process analytics for realtime monitoring of PET degradation and biofilm growth.
The Institute for Technical Biocatalysis at the TU Hamburg develops sustainable biotechnological processes for a climate-friendly future. Our interdisciplinary, international team works with enthusiasm and scientific curiosity in an open, collegial atmosphere. Doctoral studies are research-oriented at the interface of biotechnology, chemistry and process engineering - innovative, application-oriented and in dialogue with research and industry.
The Institute for Technical Biocatalysis at the TU Hamburg develops sustainable biotechnological processes for a climate-friendly future. Our interdisciplinary, international team works with enthusiasm and scientific curiosity in an open, collegial atmosphere. Doctoral studies are research-oriented at the interface of biotechnology, chemistry and process engineering - innovative, application-oriented and in dialogue with research and industry.
PHD position Biocycling, Biofilme at Technical University of Hamburg
Activities and responsibilities
- Establishment of in-line biofilm analytics using FTIR
- Characterization of biofilm growth and PET degradation reaction kinetics
- Development of a novel biofilm reactor concept for PET degradation
- Writing reports and scientific publications, applying for third-party funding and presenting at scientific conferences and congresses
- Participation in teaching, supervision of research and final theses (project, Bachelor's and Master's theses)
Qualification profile
Requirements
- Completed scientific university studies, in particular in the subject*s bioprocess engineering, process engineering, technical chemistry, electrochemistry, biocatalysis/biotechnology
- Experience of working in a laboratory
- Knowledge in biocatalysis and downstream processing
- Experience with FTIR analytics and data analysis software is of advantage
- Enjoy working in an interdisciplinary and international team as well as having an independent way of working
We offer
- a job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
- intensive induction/ onboarding
- possibility of mobile working
- 30 day vacation per year
- good public transport connections
- company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits
- comprehensive training and further education programs
- internal offers for health promotion
- special conditions in further gyms
For further information please contact Victoria Bueschler, Tel.-Nr. +49 40 42878 2505, Email: email
Part-Time
, Temporary
PhD Project
Updated at
05/08/2025
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