Post-doc (f/m/d) on biopolymers for optoelectronics

25.07.2024, Wissenschaftliches Personal

The candidate will learn and live the translational perspective of designing biomaterials for sustainable energy-related applications every day. The successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract with the possibility of further extensions. We offer a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and seniority in accordance with the Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst des Freistaates Bayern - TV-L E13 (100%).

Fluorescent protein-based bio-phosphors used as color transducers are considered the frontrunners in sustainable lighting and photovoltaics. Both the nature of the protein-polymer interaction and the shielding of proteins in polymer matrices lead to efficient electrophoto-active composites that can be applied in fully functional energy-related devices, advancing the field of green photonics.

• High motivation and commitment to scientific excellence.
• Master's Degree/(10 semester diploma) and PhD in  Biochemistry/Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ Materials Science or related disciplines.
• Team skills and enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment are required.
• Experience in polysaccharide chemistry is required.
• Experience in handling and spectroscopic/mechanical/thermal characterization of polymer composites is required.
• Previous experience with biopolymers, polymers and additives for protein or enzyme stabilization will be positively judged.
• Experience in engineering protein (cloning, expression, bacterial production, protein purification, etc.) will be welcome.
• Experience in protein or enzyme chemistry will be welcome.
• Excellent English language skills (fully fluent in writing and speaking). No knowledge of German is perfectly acceptable (free lessons will be provided)

The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

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Kontakt: Prof. Dr. Rubén D. costa - Email: [email protected]. Please indicate only “Post-doc-Bio-P” in the subject line.