The Chair of Applied Microbiology at the RWTH Aachen University (Germany) is currently accepting applications for an open

Postdoctoral position in Metabolic Engineering

to support their research within the innovation alliance ZeroCarb. This project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) focuses on the conversion of industrial waste streams to functional biomass and valuable products.

Job description
• Design, synthesis and implementation of heterologous metabolic pathways in yeast
• Physiological characterization of engineered strains
• Optimization of yeast for the process-specific growth conditions
• Publication and presentation of research results

Your profile
Successful candidates should hold a PhD in metabolic engineering / molecular biology / biotechnology or microbiology. The position requires a strong background in molecular biology techniques, metabolic engineering and physiological characterization of yeast. Skills in the development and use of chemically and enzymatically analytical methods are highly desirable.

Our offer
The postdoctoral appointment is one year with possible renewal for two additional years subject to performance.
RWTH Aachen University is an AA/EOE employer and certified as a family-friendly university. Women and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

Please send a cover letter, your complete CV, three references and other supporting materials to lars.blank@rwth-aachen.de.

For further information visit us at http://www.iamb.rwth-aachen.de.