Research Assistant

The research topic lies within the interdisciplinary field of biotechnologically produced, fungal-based biomaterials, which are to be optimised in terms of their material properties. The research is embedded in the Collaborative Research Centre 1743 'MY-CO BUILD: Biomanufacturing, characterisation, and sustainability assessment of fungal-based building materials' and shall develop a toolbox for synthetic biology. This toolbox will include a series of promoters, introns and terminators, which will be tested for applicability and dynamic ranges using reporter assays. The candidate will collaborate closely with SFB project partners to investigate genetic methods for modifying biomaterial properties, and to develop and apply multi-omics approaches.

• Successfully completed scientific university degree (diploma, master's or equivalent) in the field of biotechnology, biochemistry or comparable with a focus on microbiology or molecular biology
• Good command of German and/or English required; willingness to learn either English or German is expected
• Initial experience in genetic engineering work with microorganisms in the laboratory
• Experience in working with fungi or in the production and testing of biomaterials is desired
• Experience in bioinformatic or systems biology analysis (at DNA, RNA, protein, or metabolite level) is desired

Please send your application, quoting the reference number, with the usual documents by email to Prof. Dr. Meyer at info@mikrobiologie.tu-berlin.de.

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To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Applications from people of all nationalities and with a migration background are very welcome.