Research assistant (praedoc) (m/f/d)

The research activities will primarily involve working on Volkswagen Circularity-funded project on recycled and biogenic resources ‘Lignocide’, in the group of Dr. Sanjam Chandna. This interdisciplinary project focuses on lignin functionalization and development of biomaterials for application in agriculture. The successful applicant will gain experience on developing bioinspired hydrogels, nanomaterials and performing life cycle assessment. Furthermore, the successful applicant will be associated to the graduate school of the CRC 1449, offering access to a dynamic and interdisciplinary research network as well as to soft skills workshops and career development programs (supporting professional growth).

Master or diploma degree in chemistry, biochemistry, materials science or a related discipline.

Desirable:

• Very good Master's degree or diploma in chemistry, biochemistry, materials science or a related discipline
• Experience with biopolymers (e.g. Lignin) with good knowledge of polymer chemistry, such as functionalization of polymers and hydrogel synthesis
• Experience in sustainability, circular materials, and green chemistry
• Experience in plant pathology or antimicrobial assays
• High motivation for independent scientific work
• Very good written and spoken English skills

For further information, please contact Dr. Sanjam Chandna (sanjam1994@zedat.fu-berlin.de / +49 30 838 72508).

Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code, no later than April 14th, 2025 in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Dr. Sanjam Chandna: sanjam1994@zedat.fu-berlin.de or postal to

Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Biologie, Chemie, Pharmazie
Institut für Chemie und Biochemie
AG Chandna / AG Block
Dr. Sanjam Chandna
Arnimallee 22
14195 Berlin (Dahlem)

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