Post-Doc

The Materials Synthetic Biology group led by Prof. Wilfried Weber is seeking for a

Postdoc in Engineered Living Materials, Synthetic Biology, and Microbiology (f/m/d)

in the frame of the EIC-funded consortium LoopOfFun.

Within an interdisciplinary project you will engineer micro-organisms such as filamentous fungi and yeasts for the precisely controlled programming of sustainable, engineered living materials for different applications.

Your profile:

• Doctorate (PhD) in natural sciences in the fields of microbiology (fungi), biochemistry, biomaterials, or comparable areas
• Experience in one or several of the following fields
  • Handling and genetic engineering of filamentous fungi
  • Synthetic biology and protein engineering
  • Experience in the synthesis and characterization of (living) biohybrid materials
• Ability to work in a team, flexibility, self-organization and enjoyment of scientific exchange
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage ambitious projects with international partners.

What we offer:

• A TV-L 100% E13 contract until October 2027
• A dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international research environment with excellent, state-of-the-art infrastructure.
• A cooperative environment, with plenty of opportunities to interact with other researchers, within the LoopOfFun consortium and other ELM consortia.
• The opportunity for training to support high-quality research and to further develop your profile and professional skills.
• An environment that welcomes participation and supports self-driven development.
• The Leibniz network that stimulates creative and entrepreneurial personalities.

Interested?

We are looking forward to your application! Please send us your application via the online system by March 2^nd , 2025 . The position is available immediately.

For more information on the research group, please see:

and for general information on the consortium:

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