PhD Candidate in Enzyme Biotechnology (On-site)

Job summary

A 3-year PhD position is available in the Enzyme Technology group focused on enzyme biotechnology for seaweed polysaccharide modifications. The project involves developing sulfatases for enzyme-based reactions and includes collaboration with the Technical University of Munich.

Qualifications

• A two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or equivalent academic level.
• Strong foundation in molecular biology related to enzyme production.
• Practical experience in enzyme characterization and assays.
• Interest in applied enzyme technology and systematic experimental work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research from enzyme discovery to function and kinetics assessment.
• Characterize heterologous enzyme production and develop enzyme assays.
• Link experimental work to enzyme function, robustness, and kinetics.
• Supervise and teach BSc and MSc students.

Skills

• Experience with protein/DNA construct design software and molecular biology.
• Practical skills in enzyme protein expression, purification, and assessment.
• Computational skills in enzyme discovery and characterization.
• Familiarity with electronic lab book systems (preferably Benchling).

Education

• Candidates must hold a relevant master's degree or be nearing graduation.

Tools

• State-of-the-art protein/DNA construct design software, electronic lab book systems.